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Job Description
Carry out Nurse Led pre-operative assessment of patients from a range of surgical specialities.Perform protocol based assessments of patients.Initiate and follow through investigations and referrals to other health careprofessionals according to agreed protocols.Commence necessary planning for perioperative care.Maintain close liaison with staff concerned with planning and scheduling patient admissions.To work independently, autonomously and without direct supervision after completing recognised competencies.
Main duties of the job
Have an interest in Pre-Op Assessment. Provide advice /support to junior colleagues.Support and assist the POA team in case managing complex patients by liaising/troubleshooting with multiple departments to ensure relevant results and letters are available .
Using judgment and diagnostic skills involving a complex range of facts or situations, which require analysis, or comparison of a range of options i.e. Working up patients' fitness for general anesthetics by liaising with the GP anesthetists and the surgical team.To ensure a high standard of care provision by initiating and supporting the POA team in liaising with all disciplines such as the G.P, with regards to abnormal results and optimising.Initiate diagnostic procedures and interpret results within their sphere of practice. (E.g. -physical assessment skills, ECG diagnostics, phlebotomy and blood result interpretation.Work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals for the benefit of patient care. I.e. TAU staff and schedulers.Ensure that clinical practice accurately reflects unit and Trust policies.
About us
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
We run major acute services at:
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification
Person Specification
EDUCATION/ QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
Skills, Abilities and Attributes
Essential
Employer details
Employer name
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
CENTRAL MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL
ACTON LANE
LONDON
NW10 7NS
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Main duties of the job
Have an interest in Pre-Op Assessment. Provide advice /support to junior colleagues.Support and assist the POA team in case managing complex patients by liaising/troubleshooting with multiple departments to ensure relevant results and letters are available .
Using judgment and diagnostic skills involving a complex range of facts or situations, which require analysis, or comparison of a range of options i.e. Working up patients' fitness for general anesthetics by liaising with the GP anesthetists and the surgical team.To ensure a high standard of care provision by initiating and supporting the POA team in liaising with all disciplines such as the G.P, with regards to abnormal results and optimising.Initiate diagnostic procedures and interpret results within their sphere of practice. (E.g. -physical assessment skills, ECG diagnostics, phlebotomy and blood result interpretation.Work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals for the benefit of patient care. I.e. TAU staff and schedulers.Ensure that clinical practice accurately reflects unit and Trust policies.
About us
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
We run major acute services at:
- Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A& E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
- St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
- Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
- Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification
Person Specification
EDUCATION/ QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- 1. RGN Current NMC registration 2. Evidence of recent continuous professional development 3. Experience (through placement or employment ) of working in an acute clinical environment
Desirable
- Teaching qualification Degree
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Previous surgical experience ? Knowledge of pre and post-operative care Knowledge of dealing with emergency situations
Skills, Abilities and Attributes
Essential
- Clear and precise communication skills ? Good organisation skills ? Good interpersonal skills ? Leadership potential ? Ability too prioritise ? Computer skills ? Effective time management ? Flexible, adaptable ? Punctual Team Player
Employer details
Employer name
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
CENTRAL MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL
ACTON LANE
LONDON
NW10 7NS
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
337-NP-7533SM