Job overview

Full or part time hours

This post is a 12-month fixed term contract that will commence on the successful applicant’s start date in the role. we have been granted funding by the Peninsula Cancer Alliance to enable same day pre-op for cancer patients.

Our Friendly Pre-Assessment unit is looking for registered Nurses/ODPs to be able to support the peri-operative (Pre-op) assessment of patients prior to their date of surgery.

 We are currently involved in an exciting project to improve our Pre-operative assessment process including gaining additional skills and knowledge regarding assessment of Blood results and ECG interpretation. The Pre-op team covers Derriford Hospital providing a One-Stop Shop facility (alongside our waiting list pool) providing support and advice for all complex and non-complex surgery.

We look to ensure a quality focused and safe assessment service for all patients. You would be providing nurse led complex and non-complex peri-operative risk assessment, undertaking a variety of skills and on-going competencies to assist in the smooth running and delivery of the service.

For informal chats about this opportunity please contact Grace Bush, sister, Pre assessment. [email protected] or phone 01752 439021

Interview date: To be confirmed

Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for implementing, co-ordinating and delivering effective, high-quality care for the pre-operative patient, following a client-centred model of practice and ensuring the area of work runs smoothly and efficiently.
To make appropriate verbal and written assessment to gain information relating to a patient's surgery.
To act on such assessments in preparing and supporting the patient’s pathway, referring to outside specialist help if required.

As part of the wider hospital team, you’ll interact with practitioners from other areas because you understand that continuity in patient care is key.

Working for our organisation

We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.

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