Pre-assessment Team Leader AA

NHS National Services Scotland; Dunfermline; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS National Services Scotland is seeking a motivated Registered Nurse to lead the Pre-assessment and Bowel Screening Team. This role involves delivering high-quality patient care, managing assessments, and collaborating with healthcare professionals. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong clinical skills, effective communication, and a commitment to professional development.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the Endoscopy pathway and pre-assessment environment.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Competence in evidence-based clinical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Pre-assessment and Bowel Screening Team.
• Provide individualized patient care and conduct assessments.
• Collaborate across healthcare boundaries to ensure effective practice.

Skills

Team working

Interpersonal skills

Decision-making

Communication

Clinical skills

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Job Title: Registered Nurse - Pre-assessment and Bowel Screening Team Leader

We are seeking a highly motivated, experienced Registered Nurse to lead our Pre-assessment and Bowel Screening Team in delivering a clinically effective service preparing patients for endoscopy procedures. The role is primarily Monday to Friday, with potential requirements to work in the endoscopy rooms and participate in on-call duties to meet service needs.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Support the Senior Charge Nurse in managing the assessment team and supporting services.
2. Provide high-standard, individualized patient care through comprehensive medical assessments, physical measurements, diagnostic tests, and ongoing management of medical needs to facilitate endoscopy procedures.
3. Assess and evaluate patients preoperatively, liaise with patients and planning for their endoscopy.
4. Develop and expand the role of the team to meet patient and service needs.
5. Work autonomously with good clinical decision-making skills and minimal supervision.
6. Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with patients and team members.
7. Collaborate across healthcare boundaries, developing, reviewing, and evaluating standards, guidelines, and policies to ensure safe and effective practice.
8. Maintain accurate records and produce electronic data as evidence of compliance and performance.
9. Participate in continuous professional development and support lifelong learning for yourself and your team.
10. Be flexible in working hours to meet service requirements.

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the Endoscopy pathway and experience working in a pre-assessment environment.
• Effective team working and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent decision-making, communication, and clinical skills related to pre-assessment, endoscopy, and bowel screening.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and willingness to engage in lifelong learning.
• Competence in evidence-based clinical skills relevant to the role.
• Ability to work flexibly according to service needs.

Additional Information:

Informal enquiries: SCN Ann Walker 01592 643355 ext: 20272 or CNM Pauline Hope ext 20010.

A requirement of this post is to become a member of the PVG Scheme prior to appointment.

NHS Fife is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, welcoming applications from all sections of society and making reasonable adjustments to support candidates with disabilities or long-term conditions.