Pre Operative Assessment Practitioner

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Chester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH) is seeking a proactive professional for its Pre-Operative Assessment Unit. You will assess adults prior toOrthopaedic surgery, work within a multidisciplinary team, and ensure efficient, patient-centred care with robust governance and safety practices.

Responsibilities include system-wide coordination, clinical assessment, and deputising for the Unit Manager when required.

Qualifications

• Recognised Physical assessment qualification or prior experiential learning in operative assessment.
• Experience in Pre-Operative Assessment, Orthopaedics or Pre-Operative Assessment.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Pre-Operatively assess a wide spectrum of adult patients prior to orthopaedic surgery and provide high standards of care.
• Work with multidisciplinary team to ensure resources are used effectively and comply with infection control and safety protocols.
• Expedite quality issues relating to service delivery and develop patient-specific pathways prior to admission.
• Provide expert technical knowledge to assess patients before surgery and anaesthetic.
• Deputise for Unit Manager in their absence.

Skills

Physical assessment

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Clinical governance

Risk management

Anatomy knowledge

Flexible hours

Education

Degree/Diploma in nursing or therapies or assessment

Job description

Come and join a forward thinking Pre-Operative Assessment Unit, as the post holder you will be required to work as part of the multidisciplinary clinical team to provide the highest standard of care for patients. Delivery of care is patient focused and has emphasis on meeting the individual patient's needs during the pre - operative process. The assessment aims to prevent on the day cancellation of surgery., Preoperatively assess a wide spectrum of adult patients prior to Orthopaedic surgery. Be responsible for ensuring all resources are used to optimum effect, ensuring all members of the multidisciplinary team comply with local protocols in infection control, manual handling, Health and Safety, patient advocacy and will expediate quality issues, relating to Service delivery. Anticipate where possible, needs and problems before they occur, and develop an action plan to ensure a patient specific pathway is planned prior to admission. Provide an expert level of technical knowledge to physically assess patients prior to surgery and anaesthetic. Work as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering high standards of patient focused care. Deputise for the Unit Manager in their absence., The post holder is required to work as part of the multidisciplinary clinical team to provide the highest standard of care for patients. Delivery of care is patient focused with an emphasis on meeting the individual patients needs during the pre - operative process and working as a team to prevent on the day cancellations of surgery.,

• Recognised appropriate Physical assessment qualification or prior experiential learning in operative Assessment.
  Teaching, assessing qualification. or equivalent level of specialist skill
• Degree/Diploma or equivalent in nursing/ therapies or assessment
• Experience in Pre-Operative Assessment, Demonstrable experience in Orthopaedics and or Pre-Operative Assessment, Commitment to maintain and develop own skills and standard of care with evidence of on-going professional development
• Problem solving skills. Ability to work across professional boundaries and Within multi-disciplinary team setting
• Ability to work as a team member demonstrating effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Awareness of boundaries of professional experience / extended practice, Has studied Physical History taking to Degree level.
• Awareness and understanding of clinical governance, and risk management issues
• Awareness and understanding of the extended scope of professional practice, Relevant anatomy and physiology course / training
• Knowledge of Surgical procedures associated with orthopaedics
• Knowledge of anaesthetic procedures associated with orthopaedics, Works well under pressure
• Ability to work Flexible hours/days to meet the needs of the service
• Able to carry out full range of work related activities
  The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH)is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for research and innovation. Joining RJAH is more than just a job - we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role.We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to outstanding professional development opportunities and state-of-the‑art facilities - including our recently-opened £6 million Headley Court Veterans' Orthopaedic Centre (the first unit of its kind in the UK).RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and Birmingham.The hospital is located on a site outside Oswestry in Oswestry, just off the A5. The nearest train station is in Gobowen, approximately two miles from the hospital. The station is part of the Chester to Birmingham line.We are based in North Shropshire, close to the border with North and Mid Wales. It is one of the most attractive parts of the country, with a rich historic culture and excellent transport links. It offers outstanding opportunities for anyone who enjoys an outdoor lifestyle or is looking to raise a family.