Pre Operative Assessment Practitioner

The Robert Jones And Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital Nhs Foundation Trust; Oswestry; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH) in Oswestry invites applications for a Pre-Operative Assessment Practitioner. The role involves working within a multidisciplinary clinical team to deliver patient-focused pre-operative care and to help prevent on-the-day cancellations of surgery.

Core duties include preoperative assessment of adults awaiting orthopaedic surgery, adherence to infection control protocols, and developing patient-specific pathways.

Qualifications

• First level Registered Practitioner with Professional Body
• Degree/Diploma or equivalent in nursing/therapies or assessment
• Pre-Operative Assessment and / or Orthopaedic qualification
• Teaching, assessing qualification. or equivalent level of specialist skill
• Experience in Pre-Operative Assessment
• Demonstrable clinical experience at Band 5 or above
• Demonstrable experience in Orthopaedics and or Pre-Operative Assessment

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

Job summary

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.

**Please note that we have no access to OSCE support courses, and nurses pending registration are welcome to apply but must be able to evidence that they have satisfied the NMC Objective Structured Clinical Examination Test of Competence**

Main duties of the job

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.

About us

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.

Job responsibilities

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.

See job description for further details

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training

Essential

• First level Registered Practitioner with Professional Body
• Recognised appropriate Physical assessment qualification or prior experiential learning in operative Assessment.
• Pre-Operative Assessment and / or Orthopaedic qualification
• Teaching, assessing qualification. or equivalent level of specialist skill
• Degree/Diploma or equivalent in nursing/ therapies or assessment
• Experience in Pre-Operative Assessment
• Demonstrable clinical experience at Band 5 or above
• Demonstrable experience in Orthopaedics and or Pre-Operative Assessment

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• 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

Knowledge (including specialist or technical knowledge required)

Essential

• 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

Personal Qualities

Essential

• 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

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Pre Operative Assessment Practitioner Oswestry, United Kingdom