Registered Nurse

NHS; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Wakefield seeks a Registered Nurse for its pre-op assessment department. The role involves assessing patients for surgical procedures, collaborating with a dedicated multi-disciplinary team, and providing high-quality patient care. Ideal candidates will have a nursing degree, clinical experience, and strong communication skills. The position offers opportunities for learning and progression in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Access to NHS pension plan

Generous holiday allowance

Employee health and wellbeing services

Onsite nurseries

Childcare vouchers

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with NMC registration.
• Broad range of clinical experience, ideally surgical.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients for general and regional anaesthetics.
• Work with the multi-disciplinary team to optimise patient fitness.
• Provide clinical advice within competence.

Skills

Clinical assessment skills

Excellent communication skills

Time management

Ability to work under pressure

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Degree or nursing diploma in Adult Nursing

Job description

Are you a registered nurse looking for a new challenge in an exciting and growing specialist team? Our pre op assessment department could be your next great move. Develop your assessment skills, clinical history taking and other nursing skills in a supportive and knowledgeable MDT. With National competencies, E learning and an in house competency pathway coming soon there are opportunities to progress and learn in assessing fitness for anaesthetic/surgery covering a wide range of surgical specialities.The post holder will review the patients' Pre-assessment health questionnaire with the patient in order to highlight any potential problems for undergoing a General anaesthetic. The post holder will prepare elective surgical patients for procedures and order appropriate clinical investigations according to agreed protocols to aid thorough assessment of the patient prior to admission. The post holder will work closely with the extended multi-disciplinary team to optimise patients fitness and preparation for surgery e.g. Stoma Nurse Specialist, Dieticians etc.

Main duties of the job

The role will include:Assessing adults of all ages for general and regional anaesthetics as well as triaging local anaesthetic patients on a varied case mix of patientsAssess, plan, implement and evaluate holistic, high quality and individualised care which respects a patients person, dignity and beliefsMaintain a safe working environment for patients, visitors and staffProvide clinical advice and support to staff and patients within own level of competenceTo ensure that patients health needs are assessed to ensure that elective surgical pathways are completed in a safe measurable wayIdentifying complex patients requiring anaesthetic reviewWorking with out Co-ordination team regarding patients who are not fit for surgeryCarrying out observations, venepuncture and ECG recordingReviewing results and assessments and referring on for specialised further testing to a variety of other servicesWorking with the MDT including the pre op team, surgeons, GP, Anaesthetics and Cardio Respiratory servicesWorking across 3 sites and amongst a very friendly and experienced teamAct as a mentor to students including teaching, assessing and upholding evidence based practice

About us

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield).Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation.We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion.As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, car lease and home electronics schemes, working car

Job responsibilities

• Degree or nursing diploma in Adult Nursing and registered with the NMC
• Broad range of clinical experience, ideally surgical experience working across a variety of areas or previous band 5 role
• Ability to work independently and part of a team
• Excellent time management skills and ability to work to a deadline
• Good communication skills both verbal, written and non verbal
• Ability to work to own limitations and know when to ask for help
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced environment and adapt to change
• Flexible and able to work across all 3 sites and arrive for the start time of the shift at any site (ideally car driver)

Person Specification

Qualifications

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.