Overview
Surgical Pre-admission Assessment is a great way to develop your nursing career. The post involves administrator responsibility in the pre operative assessment department, where we screen and assess a diverse group of patients undergoing a wide range of elective surgical and orthopaedic procedures. It requires a structured approach and ability to multi task accurately.
Responsibilities
* Welcoming patients to department & giving out relevant documentation for patient to complete.
* Answering phone queries from patients and other departments.
* Preparing notes for clinics.
* Organising and booking patients into Cardiopulmonary exercise test clinic run by anaesthetists.
* Completing audio typing from anaesthetists from this clinic.
* Tracking notes.
* Booking and organising anaesthetic notes.
Qualifications
* Proficient in audio touch typing.
* Efficient & organised approach.
* High level of communication skills to facilitate interaction with the multidisciplinary team.
* Ability to multi-task accurately.
* Proficiency in computer skills and documentation.
Team Environment
We pride ourselves on being a close and supportive team consisting of Anaesthetists, a Clinical Lead Nurse, Specialist nurses, Staff nurses, health care assistants and administrative staff.
Base Location
Bournemouth
Interview Date
Thursday 23rd October
Additional Information
There is a planned move for this service anticipated during winter 2025, when this role and base of work will relocate to Poole site. Upon relocation of the role/service, excess mileage allowance / reimbursement will not apply, and any travel between the postholder's home and work base will be classified as a commute.
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