Pre Assessment Staff Nurse

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust; Woodside; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Woodside is seeking an experienced nurse to join their pre-operative assessment team. This role involves providing specialist care to surgical patients, running health assessment clinics, and ensuring comprehensive pre-operative support. Candidates should possess a surgical background, work autonomously, and collaborate effectively with a diverse team. The position promotes a holistic approach to patient care, making it essential that applicants are skilled in both assessment and supportive communication.

Qualifications

• Experienced nurse from a surgical background.
• Works effectively alongside a wide range of professionals.
• Autonomous working style.

Responsibilities

• Run Initial Health Assessment clinics for patients listed for elective surgery.
• Carry out telephone assessments where appropriate.
• Provide comprehensive pre-operative care for patients.

Skills

Surgical background

Team player

Holistic care approach

Job description

Overview

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated individual to undertake the above post as part of the pre-operative assessment team at County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate will provide a specialist pre-operative service to all surgical specialities and Endoscopy.

Responsibilities

• Run Initial Health Assessment clinics for patients listed for elective surgery.
• Carry out telephone assessments where appropriate.
• Provide comprehensive pre-operative care for patients undergoing elective surgery within agreed protocols.
• Assess patients using an established proforma and checklist.
• Document assessments and plans in the patient’s record.
• Differentiate between major and minor illnesses and refer patients appropriately to medical or other colleagues.
• Assess patient suitability as a day case in accordance with day case criteria.
• Prepare patients physically and psychologically for theatre.
• Provide verbal and written pre- and post-operative care and instructions for patients.
• Advise on health promotion.

Qualifications

• Experienced nurse from a surgical background.
• Team player who works effectively alongside a wide range of professionals.
• Autonomous working style with a holistic approach to care.

Internal Rotation Program

This post offers an internal rotation program.

EEO Statement

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.

Locations

We provide hospital services from Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients’ homes.