Job overview
We are looking for an experienced POA (Pre-Operative Assessment) nurse that is ready for the next step in their career. Taking the opportunity to grow their leadership skills as well as provide senior clinical support to their colleagues.
We are currently going through a transformation process that we are extremely excited about, including a complete refurbishment of the clinical space at one of our sites.
If you think that you would like the opportunity to join our journey and be a key part in the change management process, we would love you to apply.
Main duties of the job
1. To be responsible for assessing the fitness of adult patients for anaesthetic prior to surgery within the pre-assessment clinics across on any site across Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.
2. To provide high quality, effective, individualised care to pre-operative patients and organise specific needs resulting from the assessment of these patients without supervision. This is done within the framework of a nurse-led clinical environment with individual caseload management responsibilities.
3. To instigate nursing, medical and support investigations and services for patients prior to admission to hospital and to liaise with wards, theatre, admission and discharge teams with regards to special needs of the patients with minimal support.
4. To ensure that the needs of the patients are placed at the centre of care.
5. To contribute to clinical and professional support to the teams in both Elective Admissions and Pre-Operative Assessment.
6. Contribute to standards of nursing care and take appropriate action to maintain and improve them.
7. To respond to patients, relatives and carers concerns as they arise and take remedial action as required.
Working for our organisation
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. .
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person specification
Education/qualifications
Essential criteria
8. Registered Nurse or Healthcare Professional
9. Current NMC/HP Registration and PIN
10. Pre-Operative Assessment Course (Min. Foundation)
11. Teaching Qualification or Equivalent experience
12. Evidence of continuing Professional development
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential criteria
13. Team working
14. Effective time Management Ability to problem solve and to use own initiative
15. Ability to perform clinical activities specific to role
16. Appropriate detailed knowledge of pharmacology and physiology as appropriate for the role
17. Knowledge of NMC Code of Professional Conduct and application to daily working
18. Knowledge of NICE guidelines re Elective Admissions and Pre-Operative Assessment
Desirable criteria
19. Ability to appraise staff
Experience
Essential criteria
20. Excellent Clinical Assessment skills
21. Experience with digital Nursing processes
22. Ability to triage patients for surgery according to ASA criteria
23. Proficiency in Word processing / IT skills
24. Experience of autonomous working within the setting of the surgical patient pathway
Desirable criteria
25. Knowledge of quality, Standard setting, Benchmarking and audit
26. Experience with and managing staff appraisals
Right to work
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