Autonomous Pre-Op Assessment Nurse

NHS Jobs; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs is seeking a Pre-Operative Assessment Nurse to hold responsibility for an individual caseload within the pre-operative clinic. The role emphasizes autonomous practice, clinical decision-making, and adherence to guidelines to ensure safe patient care.

The successful nurse will assess patients, determine indications for further tests, and coordinate with anaesthetists and other specialists. AFC evaluation is pending, and the post requires effective communication with diverse patient

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Provide autonomous clinical duties with own caseload in the pre-operative setting.
• Utilise investigations and results (ECG, echocardiograms, lung function tests, blood tests) to support patient care.

Skills

Autonomous practice

Job description

NHS Jobs is seeking a Pre-Operative Assessment Nurse to hold responsibility for an individual caseload within the pre-operative clinic. The role emphasizes autonomous practice, clinical decision-making, and adherence to guidelines to ensure safe patient care.

The successful nurse will assess patients, determine indications for further tests, and coordinate with anaesthetists and other specialists. AFC evaluation is pending, and the post requires effective communication with diverse patient