Pre Operative Assessment Practitioner

Job summary

Come and join a forward thinking Pre-Operative Assessment Unit, as the post holder you will be required to work as part of the multidisciplinary clinical team to provide the highest standard of care for patients. Delivery of care is patient focused and has emphasis on meeting the individual patient's needs during the pre - operative process. The assessment aims to prevent on the day cancellation of surgery.

** Please note that we have no access to OSCE support courses, and nurses pending registration are welcome to apply but must be able to evidence that they have satisfied the NMC Objective Structured Clinical Examination Test of Competence**

Preoperatively assess a wide spectrum of adult patients prior to Orthopaedic surgery.

Be responsible for ensuring all resources are used to optimum effect, ensuring all members of the multidisciplinary team comply with local protocols in infection control, manual handling, Health and Safety, patient advocacy and will expediate quality issues, relating to Service delivery.

Anticipate where possible, needs and problems before they occur, and develop an action plan to ensure a patient specific pathway is planned prior to admission.

Provide an expert level of technical knowledge to physically assess patients prior to surgery and anaesthetic.

Work as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering high standards of patient focused care.

Deputise for the Unit Manager in their absence.

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH) is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for research and innovation.

Joining RJAH is more than just a job - we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role.

We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to outstanding professional development opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities - including our recently-opened £6 million Headley Court Veterans' Orthopaedic Centre (the first unit of its kind in the UK).RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and Birmingham.

The hospital is located on a site outside Oswestry in Oswestry, just off the A5. The nearest train station is in Gobowen, approximately two miles from the hospital. The station is part of the Chester to Birmingham line.

We are based in North Shropshire, close to the border with North and Mid Wales. It is one of the most attractive parts of the country, with a rich historic culture and excellent transport links. It offers outstanding opportunities for anyone who enjoys an outdoor lifestyle or is looking to raise a family.

The post holder is required to work as part of the multidisciplinary clinical team to provide the highest standard of care for patients. Delivery of care is patient focused with an emphasis on meeting the individual patients needs during the pre - operative process and working as a team to prevent on the day cancellations of surgery.

See job description for further details

• First level Registered Practitioner with Professional Body
• Recognised appropriate Physical assessment qualification or prior experiential learning in operative Assessment.
• Pre-Operative Assessment and / or Orthopaedic qualification
• Teaching, assessing qualification. or equivalent level of specialist skill
• Degree/Diploma or equivalent in nursing/ therapies or assessment
• Experience in Pre-Operative Assessment
• Demonstrable clinical experience at Band 5 or above
• Demonstrable experience in Orthopaedics and or…