Staff Nurse - St Andrews Plastic Surgery Pre-Assessment Clinic
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Job overview
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Staff Nurse.
As a key member of our Pre‑Assessment Unit, you will play an essential role in delivering safe, high‑quality and person‑centred care. You will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating holistic and individualised nursing care, ensuring that every patient is treated with dignity, compassion and respect.
We are looking for a motivated and dynamic nurse who is committed to maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff, while contributing to a supportive and forward‑thinking team.
If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference and ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you — apply now.
Main duties of the job
Ensure surgical patients are prepared physically and psychologically for surgery and understand the purpose of their operation and are ready to proceed
Collaborate with members of the multi disciplinary team within and outside of the trust
Maintain skills in comprehensive individualised anaesthetic assessment, escalating concerns when necessary and continue to maintain a Progressive attitude towards the patient care
Ensure implementation of workplace policies and procedures
Be involved in research and audit relevant to the field of pre assessment
Provide clinical advise and support to staff and patients within own level of competence
Access, plan, implement and evaluate holistic high duality and individualised care which respects patients personal dignity and beliefs
Maintain a safe working environment for patients, visitors and staff
Maintain and promote effective communication within the care team and with colleagues patients relatives and visitors
Maintain a professional profile and develop skills, knowledge and competencies adhering to the NMC code of professional conduct and trust policies and procedures.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full details on this role please refer to the attached job description.
We look forward for your application.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.