Pre Operative Assessment Nurse

North Bristol NHS Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the United Kingdom seeks a dedicated nurse for its Pre-Operative Assessment Department. This role requires strong clinical knowledge and the ability to assess patient readiness for surgery. The successful candidate will work autonomously, coordinate with a multidisciplinary team, and mentor new staff. Ideal applicants should possess a nursing degree and be committed to delivering high-quality patient care in a safe environment.

Qualifications

• Wide knowledge of clinical conditions and co-morbidities for patient assessment.
• Ability to work autonomously and use clinical judgment in decision making.
• Experience in providing education, support, and advice to patients.

Responsibilities

• Organise and deliver evidence-based nursing care.
• Carry out planned patient care to a high standard without supervision.
• Delegate and supervise work of staff when necessary.
• Be responsible for discharge planning in partnership with the team.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Patient assessment

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Autonomy in decision making

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

So, you’re eager to learn more about nursing opportunities in our Pre-Operative Assessment Department, here at North Bristol NHS Trust?

• Our Pre-Op Assessment Unit is based in Weston clinic at Southmead Hospital. The Pre-Assessment clinics are nurse led which run between the hours of 07.30 - 17.30.
• This is a highly skilled role in which you will learn to optimize a patient’s fitness to undergo anesthesia and elective surgery. A wide knowledge of clinical conditions and co-morbidities is needed in order safely assess patients.
• Staff work autonomously and independently using clinical judgement to make the correct decision on any action to be taken to optimize the patient’s health and social care.
• Upon joining, you will work closely with 2 designated mentors who will support your training programme and learning pathway.
• Nurses in this department work daily with a full multi-disciplinary team including HCSW’s, Anesthetists and pharmacists. Working within our department, your main duties will include:
• Organising and participating in the delivery of high standards of evidence-based nursing care.
• Taking responsibility to carry out required planned, direct patient care to a high standard without direct supervision, in accordance with established nursing procedures and policies.
• Contributing towards the health promotion for all patients by providing education, support and advice as necessary, ensuring referral to appropriate professionals or agencies as required.
• In the absence of senior staff, taking responsibility for the delegation and supervision of appropriate work to other qualified staff, healthcare support workers and students.
• Where relevant, be responsible and assist in the co-ordination of discharge planning in partnership with the multidisciplinary team.
• Taking personal responsibility for treating all patients with courtesy, respecting their individual needs and maintaining confidentiality at all times.
• Ensuring provision of a safe and therapeutic environment for all patients, relatives, visitors and colleagues.

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.

North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.