Overview
The role of the Band 6 Nurse is to undertake pre-operative assessment of patients awaiting elective surgery across a wide range of specialties, ensuring patients are prepared physically and psychologically for surgery whilst minimising short notice cancellations. This is a secondment role at St Albans City Hospital.
Responsibilities
* Undertake pre-operative assessment across a wide range of specialties.
* Ensure patients are prepared physically and psychologically for surgery.
* Minimise short notice cancellations.
* Demonstrate evidence of personal development, good communication skills, knowledge and experience in the care of the surgical patient, leadership and time management skills, and excellent interpersonal skills.
* Contribute to a busy Pre-operative Assessment department within a supportive and friendly environment.
Qualifications and Skills
* Evidence of personal development.
* Good communication skills.
* Knowledge and experience in the care of the surgical patient.
* Good leadership and time management skills.
* Excellent interpersonal skills.
Details
* Band 6 Nurse, full-time.
* Hours: 4 x 8-6 pm, Monday to Friday.
* Location: St Albans City Hospital.
* Department: Pre-operative Assessment (POA).
* Secondment role.
* We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
* Staff wellbeing and development are a priority; innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience is encouraged.
* Trust vision: Excellent patient care, together; values: empowered, compassionate, professional, inclusive.
* Flexible working options are offered; for details see West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust flexible working.
* Disability or long-term health condition support is available (contact for guidance provided).
* Armed Forces Community: if applicable, tick the box on the application form.
* The advert may close early due to volume of applicants; apply promptly.
* If you do not hear back within 3 weeks, please assume you have been unsuccessful.
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