Senior Pre-Operative Nurse Practitioner: Patient Readiness

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Bangor; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is seeking a skilled Pre-Operative Nurse Practitioner to join their established team responsible for pre-operative assessment and optimisation of patients awaiting surgery.

You will work closely with Consultant Anaesthetists, Surgeons and pharmacists to ensure patients are fit for anaesthesia, with a focus on patient education, safety and service improvement across NHS Wales priorities.

Qualifications

• Evidence of continual professional development (CPD) and registration.
• Understanding of the Pre-Operative Nurse Practitioner role.
• Surgical experience is essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality pre-operative assessments and optimise patient fitness for surgery.
• Identify risks and coordinate pathways to ensure safe anaesthesia and operative care.
• Educate patients and families and support service development and quality improvement initiatives.
• Work within the multidisciplinary team and across BCUHB sites as required.

Skills

Professional Registration

CPD ongoing

Understanding of PRE-OP NPH role

Surgical experience

Communication skills

Job description

The Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is seeking a skilled Pre-Operative Nurse Practitioner to join their established team responsible for pre-operative assessment and optimisation of patients awaiting surgery.

You will work closely with Consultant Anaesthetists, Surgeons and pharmacists to ensure patients are fit for anaesthesia, with a focus on patient education, safety and service improvement across NHS Wales priorities.