This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing team of Pre-op assessment.
As a Registered Practitioner, you will be responsible for supporting your manager and colleagues in ensuring that our service users' needs are met through the delivery of high-quality care. As a centre of excellence, you will offer a person-centred approach to their independence and well-being.
We require a motivated individual who can work autonomously and within a team, with a flexible approach to work planning and management. You must have excellent communication and teamwork skills, be able to engage with a variety of stakeholders, and demonstrate positive professional role modelling. A passion for supporting and developing yourself and others is essential.
The successful candidate will join the Surgery & Critical Care Group as part of our team of pre-assessment nurses.
This role requires focused assessment and patient communication skills, as well as the ability to work with a broad range of healthcare professionals to ensure patients are optimised prior to their surgical procedure, with a focus on private patients being treated in our trust.
They will also be expected to work according to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and relevant professional guidelines, taking responsibility for:
* Protecting and supporting the health of individual patients and clients
* Assessment of care and health education needs
* Development, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of care, including discharge planning for each patient
There is also an expectation for the successful candidate to demonstrate leadership and management skills, taking charge of the department in the absence of the responsible person, and acting as a facilitator/mentor preceptor to all learners.
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside NHS benefits such as generous annual leave entitlement, pension, and access to NHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
We are committed to promoting inclusion and ensuring all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds.
We aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
Greater diversity within our BHT family improves outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
We are strong supporters of the Armed Forces Community, valuing the employment of service leavers, veterans, and their families.
What do we stand for?
Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities, and be a great place to work.
Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect, and enable.
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant, secondment options are available; all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us quoting the vacancy reference number.
This advert closes on Tuesday, 13 May 2025.
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