Registered Nurse​/Lead Pre-operative Assessment Nurse

Registered Nurse/Lead Pre-operative Assessment Nurse

Are you considering a career outside of the NHS, or already have experience working in the independent sector but are looking for a new challenge? Somerset Surgical Services (SSS) could be the answer for you. We are an independent provider of elective surgery for NHS patients living in the South West of England. Founded in 2012 by NHS consultant surgeons, the aim of SSS is to offer the very best of NHS healthcare, including low waiting times and excellent patient experience - provided within an NHS hospital setting.

You could be a valuable part of our team, enjoying all the benefits of working in the ever changing independent sector, such as greater autonomy and control over your role, alongside the opportunity to develop new skills and gain additional qualifications.

The successful candidate will support the SSS Clinical Nurse Lead in duties which will include the efficient provision of the SSS pre-operative assessment service, and co-ordination of our service users' hospital journey, from pre-admission to discharge. They will ensure that the patients' needs are met, integrating high quality care in the most cost-effective setting. The post-holder will also support patients in the immediate post-op period, by telephone consultation and face-to-face assessment and treatment where appropriate.

The post holder is required to be flexible and responsive in their role and to support the wider team in the delivery of safe and effective patient care. This will include the support of SSS Outpatient clinics, bridging gaps in cover as well as staff sickness.

Somerset Surgical Services is based at Weston General Hospital, with Bristol NHS Foundation Trust as our 'host Trust'. The majority of outpatient and theatre activity takes place at the hospital and care of our patients is provided by a combination of permanent SSS and Trust staff and a bank of casual workers. Life within SSS can be busy and challenging in addition to being very rewarding.

A desire for personal development is welcomed and you will be encouraged and supported to complete learning programmes relevant to your role with the company.

PRINCIPAL OBJECTIVES
- The post holder will support the SSS Clinical Nurse Lead in duties to include the efficient running of the SSSpre-operative assessment service, and co-ordination of the service users hospital admission, from preadmission to discharge. They will ensure that the patients needs are met, integrating high quality care in themost cost-effective setting. The post-holder will also support patients in the immediate post-op period, by telephone consultation and face-to-face assessment and treatment where appropriate.

The post holder is required to be flexible and responsive in their role and to support the wider team in the delivery of safe and effective patient care. A key part of this will be covering gaps and sickness in outpatient clinics whenever the need arises.

Registration with the UK Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) must be maintained.

Accountability for their actions and act in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.

Act in accordance with local, hospital and statutory guidelines and policies including Health and Safety initiatives and offer support to others to implement safe and high-quality care.

Act in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act, Fire, Moving and Handling, Infection Prevention and Control, Patient Safety and COSHH policies, and be aware of their implications and ensure that localunit and departmental policies are followed.

Work in accordance with company, local and national objectives

Adhere to the Control of Drugs Act and ensure it is understood and carried out regarding the care and custody of drugs/medication.

Maintain a high standard of care and give courteous reception to all patients and visitors.

Adopt a patient orientated approach to work.

The post holder must always carry out their responsibilities regarding the companys equal opportunities policy.

To be responsible for the keeping of accurate and confidential records, for patients and staff. Have the ability to manage themselves, and their workload, both individually and as a team member.

To assist in the development of the nurse-led pre-op assessment service using appropriate information systems and ensuring compliance with best practice, within an appropriate framework, i.e. NMC scopeof professional practice and Royal College of Anaesthesia guidance.

To provide information/data to the Clinical Nurse Lead that demonstrates the effectiveness and qualityof the service.

Always maintain close communication with patients and their carers, ensuring that the patient receivesa high standard of care.

To check equipment and consumables are correct, in date, and in working order, ensuring cleanliness after use and reporting defects and stock issues promptly.

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