Nurse Practitioner Pre-op Assessment - Internal

NHS Scotland:

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Note that this post is only open to internal staff of NHS Ayrshire & Arran.

NHS Ayrshire and Arran are one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran, we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful
. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Nurse Practitioner Pre-op Assessment based at University Hospital Ayr
. This post is offered on a fixed-term basis until September 2027
.

30 hours per week.

Job share will be considered for this post.

A UK driving licence is essential for this role.

The post holder will be accountable for the assessment; development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for a defined caseload of patients using evidence based practice for the benefit of patients undergoing surgery. Working collaboratively the department assesses patients on an individualised basis to ensure they are appropriately prepared for their planned operative procedure.

The post holder will be a registered nurse with current NMC registration, educated to degree level or actively working towards. A recognised qualification in clinical assessment is a requirement of the job. This is a contractual requirement of the post and therefore if not already completed must be willing to complete to meet full band 6 role. You will have excellent time management, communication and interpersonal skills.

You will be creative and enthusiastic and possess a “can do” attitude when providing the best care and experience to patients within our department. You will also have excellent organisational skills and the ability to work independently, displaying maturity and understanding in progressing issues and solving problems, making use of your clinical decision‑making skills. You will have the ability and confidence to work collaboratively with other departments and members of the multidisciplinary team involved with the pre-operative assessment, optimisation and preparation of patients from all surgical specialties.

Fiona King, pre‑op assessment manager on

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