Registered Nurse- Pre-operative Assessment, Band 5

The staff nurse in POAC is responsible for the pre-operative assessment of adult patients having a planned surgical procedure for their fitness for general or regional anaesthetic or sedation and surgery within Gloucestershire NHS Foundation Trust.

The post holder will be responsible for patient-centred assessments which includes liaising with patients, their carers, and the multi-disciplinary team. The pre-assessment covers the physical, social, emotional and spiritual needs of the patient. They will be responsible for identifying issues that can be resolved and optimising patients prior to surgery, in- order for the patient to have the best possible surgical outcome, This will involve initiating plans of care to be facilitated within secondary care or within a community setting as appropriate.

With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one of our innovative hospitals. As well as generous annual leave allowance, access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

We are committed to diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity for everyone, valuing and celebrating differences and encouraging a workplace and culture where all can thrive. We endeavour to ensure each and every person working in our organisation feel respected and valued.

The Pre-operative Assessment team come from a variety of clinical backgrounds bringing a range of knowledge and experience that benefits the whole team. A comprehensive induction programme will be undertaken and both internal and external training will be provided. The team works across site covering both our clinics based in Gloucester Royal and Cheltenham General hospitals.

Qualifications

Desirable: - Recognised Mentoring and Assessing in clinical practice course; - Recognised qualification in pre-operative assessment

Experience

Essential: - Relevant post-registration experience; - Knowledge of the Trust IT systems or equivalent Hospital IT system; - Basic Pharmacological Knowledge

Desirable: - Experience within an acute surgical setting; - Research aware

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Desirable: - Able to contribute to the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of policies/protocols/guidelines relevant to area of practice.

Qualities

Essential: - Enthusiastic and self-aware; - Resilient under pressure; - Reliable, Adaptable and Dependable; - Team focused