Nurse Practitioner Pre-op Assessment - Internal Only

NHS Scotland; Scotland; Sur place; GBP 34 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is seeking a Nurse Practitioner in Pre-op Assessment at University Hospital Ayr. The post is fixed-term until September 2027 and part-time at 30 hours per week. A UK driving licence is essential.

The successful candidate will assess patients, develop and evaluate care plans for those undergoing surgery, and work within a multidisciplinary team to ensure patients are prepared for their procedures.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with current NMC registration.
• Educated to degree level or actively working towards.
• Recognised qualification in clinical assessment is required.
• Able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong time management and communication skills.

Responsabilités

• Accountable for assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of care for a defined caseload of patients undergoing surgery.
• Collaborate with the department to assess patients individually and ensure they are prepared for their planned operative procedure.

Connaissances

NMC registration

Clinical assessment

Time management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Independent working

Team collaboration

Formation

Nurse degree (RN)

Description du poste

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.

Who we are:

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.

To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net).

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Position:

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.

Hours:

30 hours per week.

Job share will be considered for this post.

UK Driving Licence:

A UK driving licence is essential for this role.

What you will do:

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.

Knowledge, training and/or experience required for this post:

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.

If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact:

Fiona King, pre‑op assessment manager on 01563 825167

Right to Work / Certificates of Sponsorship

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack.

It is essential that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored before submitting your application form.

NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. When considering if a post meets the salary threshold for sponsorship, please note the salary advertised is based on a full-time contract and must be pro-rated for part-time positions. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case‑by‑case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre‑employment checks.

We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.

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