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Job overview
The preadmission service works with the anaesthetic team but also the multi-disciplinary team within the hospital and externally to ensure the child and family have the best care possible
A comprehensive preadmission service will be available for patients and their families who require an elective admission requiring a general anaesthetic to Birmingham Children’s Hospital.
Work in partnership with the child or young person and family and the multi-disciplinary team to deliver an effective and co-ordinated pathway for admission to BCH.
To participate in the development and management of the day-to-day delivery of the preadmission service for the trust.
To deliver safe, effective and high-quality care to the child, young person, and their family, ensuring they are prepared and fit for their admission and anaesthetic.
Main duties of the job
- Work autonomously in an allocated clinic using clinical assessment skills to ensure the child or young person is fit for their admission and anaesthetic.
- Plan, implement and evaluate care in relation to the needs of children and their families and the implications of admission to hospital.
- Identifying any issues that may prevent the admission to hospital and help resolve as appropriate.
- Work effectively as part of the multi-professional team, using different communication skills.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
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Person specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse (Child)
- Evidence of recent and on-going professional development
Desirable
- Paediatric assessment clinical skills
- Mentoring and assessing in clinical practice
ANALYTICAL AND JUDGEMENT SKILLS
Essential
- Able to think quickly in a rapidly changing acute environment.
- Be able to analyse, evaluate and reflect on different situations.
KNOWLEDGE & NATURE OF EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of working in an acute paediatric healthcare setting in the last 2 years
- At least 12 months Paediatric Surgical care experience with a knowledge of the pre and post-operative process
- Knowledge of safeguarding & confidentiality issues
Desirable
- Demonstrate clinical competence in an agreed number of competencies.
- Experience in Preadmission Service
PERSONAL SKILLS / ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Able to plan and prioritise daily workload to ensure high quality and safe care for children and young people.
- Able to work well independently and as part of a team
- Able to work flexibly to meet service including weekend working.
PROFESSIONAL / MANAGERIAL / SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Able to engage with IT programmes that support patient care
- Able to communicate effectively via email and other virtual aids.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Good time management skills
- Able to utilise resources effectively. Ability to work with more junior staff and provide a learning and supportive environment. Be involved in Appraisals for more junior staff.
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This advert is for Experienced Preadmission Staff Nurse with Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust in Birmingham, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 14 Jul 2026.
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