Pre-Assessment Nurse

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Isleworth; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced nurse to lead the pre-operative assessment (POA) clinic, working with the Lead Nurse for POA to develop and implement a nurse-led service.

The post involves undertaking pre-assessment of elective surgery patients, supporting high standards of professional practice, and providing dynamic leadership for the POA team in partnership with the clinical coordinator, with occasional weekend shifts.

Responsibilities

• Lead Nurse for POA to develop and implement the nurse-led clinic.
• Undertake pre-assessment of pre-operative patients according to agreed protocols.
• Work with the pre-assessment team to promote high standards of professional practice and clinical care.
• Provide dynamic leadership for the pre-assessment team in partnership with the clinical coordinator and deputise for the lead nurse.
• Assess patients' health prior to elective surgery.

Job description

Work collaboratively with the Lead Nurse for POA to continually develop and implement the nurse led clinic.

To undertake pre assessment of pre-operative patients according to agreed protocols.

To work with the pre assessment team to promote a high standard of professional practice and clinical care

To help maintain a creative learning environment for both students and permanent staff incorporating evidence based and best practice models.

To provide dynamic leadership for the pre assessment team in partnership with the clinical coordinator and deputise for the lead nurse, as appropriate - coordinating clinical, managerial and educational requirements of the clinical area.

Assessment of patients' health prior to having elective surgery. Please see detailed job description. Working days are Monday- Friday.

Our Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites- Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital- along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid.

We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring.

If you haven’t heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probation. Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Michelle Hogben Job title: Team Leader Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 02083215297