Junior Sister - Surgical Pre-Assessment Unit

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Orpington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution in Orpington is seeking an enthusiastic Pre-assessment Nurse to deliver high standards of care in the Surgical Pre-assessment Outpatient Service. The successful candidate will undertake pre-operative assessments and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team, demonstrating excellent communication and leadership skills. This role emphasizes flexibility and commitment to high-quality patient care. Join us in making a lasting difference in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Experience in pre-assessment nursing.
• Ability to conduct pre-operative assessments.
• Knowledge of anaesthesia requirements.

Responsibilities

• Undertake pre-operative assessments on elective patients.
• Provide specialist advice in assessment and management.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Planning and organizational abilities

Leadership skills

Flexibility and commitment

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Pre-assessment Nurse to deliver high standards of care and a positive experience for patients attending our busy Surgical Pre-assessment Outpatient Service at Orpington Hospital. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Staff Nurse with extensive pre-assessment experience to join a multi-disciplinary team assessing and caring for patients scheduled for surgical procedures.

The successful candidate will need to be flexible, enthusiastic, and committed to providing the highest level of nursing care in line with the NHS quality agenda and the King’s strategy. You should demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong planning and organizational abilities, and leadership skills.

The post holder will be required to work flexibly within a 5-day service delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Undertake pre-operative assessments on elective patients prior to admission, ensuring the patient is fit for anaesthesia.
2. Provide specialist advice in the assessment and management of patients with various conditions, including history taking, physical examination, and requesting diagnostic procedures or investigations.
3. Work collaboratively with the nursing and multidisciplinary team to provide evidence-based, holistic care to patients.
4. Manage and coordinate the pre-assessment service in the absence of senior staff.
5. Maintain personal knowledge, clinical skills, and professional awareness in line with nursing revalidation requirements.
6. Conduct annual appraisals for staff and ensure personal development plans are current.
7. Deliver high-standard, holistic care to patients and their relatives within King’s College Hospital.
8. Act as a clinical resource within the department.
9. Serve as a positive role model to junior staff, emphasizing high-quality, courteous, patient-focused service and confidentiality.

The Trust offers a full range of services across five sites. Our strategy, Strong Roots, Global Reach, aims to be BOLD: Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation, and Education, with a focus on Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion. We are committed to person-centered, digitally-enabled, and sustainable healthcare, aiming to elevate our services.

We are at a pivotal point and seek individuals ready to join a highly professional team and make a lasting difference.

King’s is dedicated to Sustainable Healthcare for All through our Green Plan, targeting net zero carbon emissions by 2040 for NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. All staff are encouraged to contribute responsibly to reduce environmental impact.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Margie Canavan
• Job title: Matron
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]