Overview
We are looking to recruit a dynamic nurse with excellent clinical nursing skills to deliver a high quality service to patients attending the Pre-operative Assessment unit at RGH - Royal Gwent Hospital.
This developmental post offers an opportunity to become part of a specialised field of nursing that is different, challenging, yet satisfying. The successful candidate will be welcomed by our friendly team and supported to undertake a competency framework that will enable them to fulfil the role of a band 5 Pre‑assessment nurse initially, before progressing to a band 6 Pre‑assessment nurse, including completion of the Clinical Patient Assessment Module.
The successful applicant will be a motivated and enthusiastic individual with significant post‑registration clinical experience. Applicants will need to have a clear understanding of nursing quality and be able to assure excellence in clinical care. They must have relevant experience and knowledge of care delivery appropriate to this patient group, be creative, enthusiastic and motivated, and have excellent communication skills. The ability to work collaboratively with all members of the multi‑disciplinary team is essential, together with excellent communication skills.
The post holder will be based within Aneurin Bevan Health Board and will support ABUHB patients through the Pre‑assessment process so they can be admitted on their scheduled surgery date. The role includes advising and imparting sometimes sensitive information to patients, relatives and carers.
To be responsible for the Pre‑Operative Assessment of patients to a high standard, ensuring patients are case managed and prepared in a safe and timely manner without direct supervision. The post holder will work collaboratively with the unit lead and otherHealth Professionals to provide the highest standard of care, safety and service to patients and their relatives. This will involve complex diagnostic/pathological investigations with review.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi‑award‑winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. It offers opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build a career, with integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, in‑house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including management development programmes. Flexible working, a healthy work life balance, occupational health support and a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence are provided to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world‑class healthcare service fit for the future.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please apply to view in Trac.
Responsibilities
* Responsible for the development and implementation of the nurse practitioner led preoperative assessment service, working with the Clinical Director and multi‑disciplinary team to support a clinical environment that is patient and public focused.
* Plan the provision of care for patients in the Pre‑Operative setting.
* Contribute to the Pre‑Operative Assessment of patients to a high standard, ensuring patients are case managed and prepared in a safe and timely manner without direct supervision. Work collaboratively with the unit lead and other Health Professionals to provide the highest standard of care, safety and service to patients and their relatives.
* Develop clinical guidelines and protocols for screening of patients, liaising with Clinicians and other Directorates within the Health Board.
* Contribute to the smooth running of the unit by developing management and organisational skills, and by effectively organising the clinic and coordinating with agents from other disciplines as required.
Qualifications and Skills
* Significant post‑registration clinical experience.
* Clear understanding of nursing quality and ability to assure excellence in clinical care.
* Relevant experience and knowledge of care delivery for the patient group; creative, enthusiastic, motivated, and with excellent communication skills.
* Ability to work collaboratively with a multi‑disciplinary team and other Health Professionals.
* Desirable: ability to speak Welsh; English and/or Welsh speakers are welcome to apply.
Benefits and Development
* Flexible working and a healthy work‑life balance.
* Extensive training and development opportunities, paid mandatory training, in‑house programmes, and recognised qualifications.
* Professional career pathways including management development programmes.
* Occupational health support and a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
How to Apply
Job description and Person Specification are attached within the supporting documents.
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