Band 6 Pre-Assessment Nurse

Job summary
The post holder is responsible for the assessment, implementation and evaluation of care given to patients within the Preoperative Assessment service.

The postholder will work closely with other staff from all disciplines to ensure an efficient and effective service is provided to patients.

To provide clinical expertise and assist with organisational skills in the efficient running of the Unit.

To assist the senior sister with daily management of the unit.

To assist with rostering and allocations ensuring area is appropriately staffed demonstrating an awareness of the guidelines and escalation process for staffing shortages

Main duties of the job
The Pre-Assessment Nurse will provide comprehensive nursing assessments for patients preparing for surgery. The post holder will ensure patients are clinically optimised, informed, and supported throughout their pre-operative pathway. You will work closely with patients, consultants, anaesthetists, and the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, effective, and patient-centred care.

About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.

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Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & professional Qualifications
Essential

• RN
• Post registration course in a relevant speciality essential
• Mentorship qualification essential

Desirable

• Advanced Assessment Skills module

Experience
Essential

• Current experience of preoperative assessment
• Experience of caring for the sick surgical patient
• Experience working as a mentor

Skills and aptitudes
Essential

• Knowledge of surgical nursing
• Excellent communication skills
• Evidence of phlebotomy skills
• Desire to develop leadership and managerial skills
• Experience of audit/benchmarking

Others
Essential

• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Able to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Good computer skills
• Demonstrates understanding of team working

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).