Job summary
- Main area
- Preoperative Assessment
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 279-7172445-MAY25
- Employer
- 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Princess Royal Hospital
- Town
- Haywards Heath
- Salary
- £29,970 - £36,483 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 05/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Preoperative Staff Nurse
Band 5
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First . In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
The Preoperative Assessment Department at the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) manages clinics for the elective surgical patient and from multiple specialities; covering planned admissions to the PRH in Haywards Heath, the Royal Sussex County in Brighton and the Sussex Orthopaedic Treatment Centre (which is GIRFT accredited) in the grounds of the PRH. You will be based in the PRH.
This is a dynamic, nurse-led department where the staff nurses role is to provide high-quality care through a comprehensive, individualised assessment of the elective surgical patient. Initiate and follow through investigations and referrals to other health care professionals according to agreed protocols. Commence necessary planning for perioperative care and maintain close liaisons with staff concerned with planning and scheduling patient admissions.
The department provides an excellent opportunity to develop skills and knowledge across a variety of specialities with support from unregistered members of staff. We are proud to offer an in-house training programme to develop physical assessment skills. We positively encourage professional development.
(Please note we are not theatre-based).
We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses.
Main duties of the job
To assess, plan, implement and evaluate the physical, social and psychological condition of the patient in the preparation for elective surgery.
To undertake nursing interventions consistent with evidence based practice, transferring and applying knowledge and skills to meet patient’s needs
Ensure that all preoperative assessment documentation is completed in accordance with the departments protocols and guidelines.
Accurately explore and document each patient’s previous anaesthetic history and medical, surgical drug history and social history in accordance with the dept. guidelines.
Check blood results and identify abnormal reference ranges. Highlight potential problems to General Practitioners, Anaesthetists and Consultants.
Competently perform the required patient risk assessments.
Identify patients who are a possible anaesthetic risk and follow the anaesthetic risk referral protocol.
Ensure patients have an adequate knowledge of the purpose, nature, likely effects and risks of their planned operation/procedure.
Offer health promotion to patients preoperatively. Ensure patients are given pre and post-operative care and discharge advice.
Inform relevant scheduling teams and medical team when you have identified unfit patients or patients who do not fit the criteria for day case surgery to establish the most appropriate method of management.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
· Ability to concentrate and focus on tasks, managing unforeseen interruptions as they arise.
· Ability to use initiative and determine what action(s) required.
· Support and assist the POA team in case-managing preop patients by liaising/trouble shooting with multiple departments to ensure relevant results and letters are available.
· Ensure own compliance and compliance of others with regard to mandatory training and professional development requirements.
· Using judgment and diagnostic skills involving a complex range of facts or situations, which require analysis, or comparison of a range of options.
· 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. theatre admission staff and schedulers.
· Ensure that clinical practice accurately reflects unit and Trust policies.
· Have an interest in Pre-Op Assessment. Provide advice /support to junior colleagues.
Establish and develop effective communication verbally and via formal documentation and electronic sources with:
· All disciplines of staff including - schedulers, surgeons, anaesthetists, patients and relatives.
· Have the ability to provide and receive complex and sensitive information.
· Communicate with senior colleagues regarding changes in circumstances, which may affect safe practice.
· Ensure that accurate records and information systems are maintained.
· To competently receive sensitive information concerning patient’s medical condition and provide information using persuasive, reassuring skills as required, where barriers exist e.g. bereavement / special needs / learning disabilities / where English is not the first language.
· Be aware of the legal implications of accurate record keeping.
· Adhere to the NMC code of professional conduct with regard to patient confidentiality and data protection.
· Work in partnership with patient/ family and colleagues to develop and maintain effective working relationships within the clinical area.
· To influence and prioritise the development of knowledge, ideas and work practice in self and others
· To encourage others to seek advice and solutions.
Person specification
Skills
Essential criteria
- Previous preoperative assessment experience
- NMC Full Registration
- Substantial surgical/theatre/perioperative experience
- Fluent spoken English and excellent communication
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable criteria
- Familiar with IT systems used by UHSussex
- ECG & Venepuncture skills
- Physical assessment skills
- Personable
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Ali Weir-Smith
- Job title
- Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01444 881441
- Additional information
Informal visits are encouraged and welcomed.
01444 441881 Ext. 65963
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