Job summary
- Main area
- Preoperative Assessment
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 279-6220788-APR24
- Employer
- 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Princess Royal Hospital
- Town
- Haywards Heath
- Salary
- £28,407 - £34,581 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- Today at 23:59
Employer heading
Staff Nurse - Preoperative Assessment
Band 5
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First . In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
The Preoperative Assessment Department at the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) manages clinics for the elective surgical patient and for multiple specialities; covering planned admissions to the PRH in Haywards Heath, the Royal Sussex County in Brighton and the Sussex Orthopaedic Treatment Centre (which is GIRFT accredited) in the grounds of the PRH. You will be based in the PRH.
This is a highly skilled role which is dynamic and nurse-led. The staff nurses' role is to provide high-quality care through a comprehensive, individualised assessment of the elective surgical patient. Initiate and follow through investigations and referrals to other health care professionals according to agreed protocols. Commence necessary planning for perioperative care and maintain close liaisons with staff concerned with planning and scheduling patient admissions.
The department provides an excellent opportunity to develop skills and knowledge across a variety of specialities with support from unregistered members of staff. We are proud to offer an in-house training programme to develop physical assessment skills. We positively encourage professional development. We welcome applicants who are currently theatre-based.
(Please note we are not theatre-based).
Main duties of the job
Working within our department, your main duties will include:
- Organising and participating in the delivery of high standards of evidence-based nursing care.
- Taking responsibility to carry out required planned, direct patient care to a high standard without direct supervision, in accordance with established nursing procedures and policies.
- Contributing towards the health promotion for all patients by provided education, support and advice as necessary, ensuring referral to appropriate professionals or agencies as required.
- In the absence of senior staff, taking responsibility for the delegation and supervision of appropriate work to other qualified staff, healthcare support workers and students.
- Where relevant, be responsible and assist in the co-ordination of discharge planning in partnership with the multidisciplinary team.
- Taking personal responsibility for treating all patients with courtesy, respecting their individual needs and maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Ensuring provision of a safe and therapeutic environment for all patients, relatives, visitors and colleagues.
We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses.
Working for our organisation
Join us at UHSussex, every day is different, you can be the change, better never stops
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength and want you to feel included to help as always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to success. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Build a career with us: As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Assess patients suitability and fitness for surgery and anaesthesia using agreed protocols
- To take a targeted history of the patient including airway assessment.
- Conduct assessment of both the medical and psychological status of elective surgical patients, including carrying out physical assessment of the patient as required.
- To order and perform diagnostic tests within set protocols and working to agreed actions where abnormalities are discovered
- To ensure all test results are available for day of surgery
- To recognise the significance of any observation made and use them to highlight situations which may be detrimental to the health and well being of the patient.
- Refer patients who fall outside the agreed criteria to an anaesthetist, who may then make further referrals.
- Refer patient back to primary care or another healthcare professional to optimize the patients’ medical condition, according to local guidelines.
- To provide information about the pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative process, ensuring the patient has an understanding of the proposed procedure and any specific preoperative instructions.
- To identify any special requirements needed to facilitate prompt discharge.
- To communicate effectively and liaise with all members of the multidisciplinary team and primary care team as appropriate.
To comply at all times with the NMC code of conduct.
Person specification
Skills
Essential criteria
- Previous experience of working within preoperative assessment
- NMC fully registered
- Computer literate
- Superb communication skills
- Substantial surgical/theatre/perioperative experience
- Personable
Desirable criteria
- Familar with IT systems used by the Trust
- ECG and venepuncture skills
- Physical assessment skills
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of EDI within a Healthcare setting
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Ali Weir-Smith
- Job title
- Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01444 441881
- Additional information
Informal visits are always welcome, we do request that these are arranged in advance.
Please contact the department on extension 65963.
Please note we work Monday to Friday 0800-1800
(This is not a theatre-based role).
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