Pre-assessment Team Leader AA

NHS Scotland; Dunfermline; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a motivated Registered Nurse for the Pre-assessment Team Leader role. This full-time position involves leading a team to ensure effective patient care for endoscopy procedures, requiring strong clinical skills and the ability to work autonomously. The ideal candidate will have experience in a pre-assessment environment and a commitment to patient-centered care.

Benefits

Flexible working

Family-friendly policies

Support for disabled candidates

Qualifications

• Knowledge of endoscopy and bowel screening.
• Experience in pre-assessment environment.
• Commitment to lifelong learning.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Pre-assessment and Bowel Screening Team.
• Conduct comprehensive medical assessments.
• Support Senior Charge Nurse in managing patients.

Skills

Clinical decision-making

Communication

Teamwork

Patient-centered care

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

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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 our patients for their endoscopy procedure. The postholder will predominantly work Monday to Friday but may be required to work in the endoscopy rooms and do on-call duties to meet the needs of the service.

Knowledge of the Endoscopy pathway and experience working in a pre-assessment environment are essential. The Team Leader will work autonomously, supporting the Senior Charge Nurse in managing patients attending for endoscopy, whether elective, emergency, or as part of the Bowel Screening Service.

The Team Leader will provide high-standard, efficient, and individualized patient care by conducting comprehensive medical assessments, physical measurements, and diagnostic tests, managing ongoing medical needs to facilitate the endoscopy.

The role involves assessing, evaluating, and optimizing patients' health preoperatively, liaising, and planning for their endoscopy. An essential aspect is supporting the senior nursing team to develop and expand the role to meet patient and service needs.

Good clinical decision-making skills, the ability to work with minimal supervision, and excellent communication skills are essential. You must demonstrate effective teamwork, interpersonal skills, and a commitment to patient-centered care.

You will support the Senior Charge Nurse in managing the assessment team and supporting services. Development and continuous professional development are integral to this leadership role. You will collaborate across healthcare boundaries, developing, implementing, reviewing, and evaluating evidence-based standards, guidelines, and policies to ensure safe and effective practices while meeting local and national targets. Accurate record-keeping and electronic data management are required.

Excellent communication skills, knowledge of endoscopy, bowel screening, and cancer-related health issues are essential.

You should be competent in evidence-based clinical skills related to pre-assessment, Endoscopy, and Bowel Screening Service. Evidence of ongoing education and a commitment to lifelong learning and professional development for yourself and your team are expected.

You must be flexible in your approach, as working hours will be adjusted to meet service needs.

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 legally obliged to ensure all employees are legally entitled to work in the UK. If you are not a UK or Irish national, you must confirm your right to work in your application.

We offer flexible working, family-friendly policies, and support for disabled candidates, those with long-term conditions, or neurodivergent individuals by making reasonable adjustments.

NHS Scotland is committed to equality and diversity, aiming for a workforce that is truly representative and respectful. We welcome applications from all sections of society.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Healthcare

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care