Pre Operative Assessment Nurse

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Nurse to join the Gynaecology Pre-operative Assessment department. We are a busy department providing care for patients awaiting elective gynaecological surgery.

We are looking for a motivated, critical thinker who can bring their knowledge and skills to the team and deliver the best care to our patients. The role will be for a Nurse in the department to provide care and effectively assess patients in readiness for surgery, working within the wider MDT.

Main duties of the job

• To undertake preoperative assessment of patients requiring elective gynecological surgery including:

• Health Assessment
• Providing advice & information to patients by explanation of planned procedures to include surgery, admission & nursing care
• Phlebotomy
• Recording and interpretation of ECG
• Review of investigations results and escalating abnormal results
• To ensure that all patients receive all information at an appropriate level to enable them to give informed consent.
• Refer to anaesthetists as per patient pathway

• Liaising with the surgical admissions team regarding arranging surgery dates.
• Assisting with development of integrating care pathways for elective patients.
• Analysing results and clinical information to determine an individualised plan of care.
• Providing supervision and assistance with the professional development of nursing staff/new starters working in pre-operative assessment department (in accordance to scope of practice).
• To undertake training and maintain own competence required for the position, ensuring all practice is in line with Trust policy.
• To assess the emotional/psychological needs of patients and offer support and counseling as required. Referring to relevant services such as safeguarding for management and support of patients.
• Practice in accordance with guidelines and procedures for the department and Trust, ensuring best practice.
• Working independently and managing time and workload, with the support of leaders.

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).

Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.