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Job summary

Main area
Pre-assessment
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
216-AJ-S7202308
Employer
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Derriford Hospital
Town
Plymouth
Salary
£37,338 - £44,962 Per Annum, Pro Rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
30/06/2025 23:59

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Sister pre-operative Assessment

NHS AfC: Band 6

Job overview

Sister Band 6 in Pre –operative Assessment

Are you a Nurse / ODP looking for a change in your career? Maybe a new speciality or looking for that better work life balance? Come work with our lovely compassionate team in the pre-assessment department where you can utilise your clinical knowledge and leadership skills.

We are looking for a Nurse/ ODP with leadership, surgical and anaesthetic experience that can join our team to support the Pre-op assessment of patients prior to their date of surgery. The Pre-op team covers Derriford Hospital providing support and advice for complex and non-complex surgery.

Do you have experience with daily responsibilities as professional leader for a team? Can you demonstrate effective communication and appropriate use of resources, maintain standards of care, adhere to both National and local policies and procedures? Is so, then consider applying for our vacancy.

You will be working with a friendly, supportive and flexible team who are committed to providing an excellent service. We are also committed to looking at your own personal development to help you to develop your skills and knowledge and to work effectively and efficiently in your role.

***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

 To be responsible for organising and leading a team of nursing staff within the pre-operative assessment service. 

 To assist the lead nurse in leading and monitoring the performance and work of the clinical team and the management and teaching of staff.

 To lead by example demonstrating effective role modelling to all members of the team.

 Demonstrating effective and appropriate use of resources, maintaining standards or care, adherent always to both national and local policies and procedures.

 Act as deputy for the lead nurse in all aspects of management.

 Assist the lead nurse in budgetary control and effective use of resources.

 

 

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. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Suitable post for an experienced registered practitioner who wishes to contribute to the work of the Pre- Assessment Clinic through the provision of high-quality pre-assessment.

Working within the code of conduct, be responsible for one’s own professional conduct and monitor those aspects within the pre-op team.

 

Responsible for co-ordinating and delivering effective quality nursing care to patients using the service.

 

To contribute to the overall efficiency and development of the pre assessment service.

To demonstrate clinical expertise in the pre-assessment and deputise for the lead Nurse.

Ensure adherence to the pre-operative assessment policy.

Working with the leads of the pre-assessment service to identify and develop clinical changes to working practice and working in different ways to enhance the service provision and patient experience.

To actively influence the overall efficiency and development of the pre-operative assessment service. Working with the lead nurse and matron ATP.

The post holder will have clinical line management supervision responsibilities for team members.

 

 

 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Registered Nurse with the NMC or operating department practitioner
  • Leadership course or willingness to undertake
  • Evidence of continuous professional development.
Desirable criteria
  • Demonstrable experience in Pre assessment
  • Degree or equivalent demonstrable experience
  • Health care management / leadership qualification
  • Teaching qualification.

Knowledge & Experience

Essential criteria
  • NMC Registered Nurse/Registered practitioner with significant demonstrable experience in surgery and/or anaesthetics and proven knowledge of the patient care pathway
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills written & verbal
  • Effective organisational and management ability with ability to work without supervision
  • 2 years’ experience in pre – operative assessment or previous band 6 experience.
  • Ward/ clinic management and leadership experience.
Desirable criteria
  • Previous demonstrable experience at band 6
  • ECG & Blood competencies
  • Experience working autonomously, managing own caseload.

Aptitude & abilities

Essential criteria
  • Methodical & Organised
  • Effective verbal & non- verbal communication skills, effective influencing skills
  • Assist with the development of the specialist practitioner service
  • Positive attitude with the ability to inspire and lead a team
  • Computer Literate
Desirable criteria
  • Able to demonstrate effective and efficient use of resources

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Disability confident leaderArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - Gold

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Ruth Hemes
Job title
Senior Sister
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01752 432407
Additional information

For informal chats about this opportunity please contact Dr Helen Anderson Consultant Anesthetist or Ruth Hemes, Band 7 Pre assessment via [email protected] or via 01752 432407.

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