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Pre-Assessment Nursing Team Lead | Registered Nurse | Full Time | Permanent | £41,387 plus excellent benefits | Harpenden Spire Harpenden are looking for an experienced Preoperative Assessment (POA) Team Leader to help lead our experienced pre-assessment team. This role will suit a POA Nurse who is looking for the next step in their career or a Nurse with current team leader experience. At Spire Harpenden, we pride ourselves on our comprehensive private hospital services and high standards of care for our patients in Hertfordshire. We're dedicated to providing quality treatment and aftercare. This means ongoing investment in our facilities and introducing new services so you can have up-to-date treatment and care in a clean, comfortable environment. Duties and responsibilities To ensure the smooth running of the department, day to day, in the absence of the POA Manager. <ul> <li>Working autonomously, completes POA for a caseload of patients and backfilling protected clinic slots for short dated bookings, undertaking a targeted history with assessment of past medical, operative and anaesthetic history.</li> <li>Lead on the clinical triage of all patient Health Questionnaires to ensure appropriate POA pathway identified for all patients.</li> <li>Local hospital short dated bookings process to be followed to reduce pressure points and to ensure a smooth patient journey for urgent cases.</li> <li>Completes testing as per NICE guidelines (NG45), interprets and manages the results, and where appropriate initiates relevant referrals to appropriate staff.</li> <li>Completes venepuncture, electrocardiogram, lung function testing and requesting of x-ray as per policy.</li> <li>Identifies patients with specific health issues and undertakes relevant risk scoring where indicated and manages the results.</li> <li>Demonstrates appropriate review of previous anaesthetic documentation and is able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the key factors that would require referral for anaesthetist assessment.</li> <li>Follows up on outcomes of referrals to ensure fitness to proceed.</li> <li>Provides information about any specific pre-operative instructions, intraoperative care and discharge.</li> <li>Identifies cultural requirements, communication or other specialist health or social needs.</li> <li>Liaises with the anaesthetist and surgeon to determine fitness to proceed.</li> <li>Following assessment, seeks advice where necessary, to ensure the appropriate level of post-operative care can be determined.</li> <li>Communicates any special requirements and essential resources to the MDT team.</li> <li> To provide cover for the weekly theatre meeting when required </li> <li> To provide liaison between POA team and senior colleagues in the event of staffing/department specific issues in the absence of the POA Manager </li></ul> Who we're looking for <ul> <li>Adult Nursing Degree and registered with the NMC</li> <li>Experience of leadership</li> <li>Knowledge of working within a pre-operative assessment.</li> <li>Advance assessment skills in a POA or equivalent background.</li> <li>Able to work independently and prioritise patient caseload and POA workload.</li> <li>Ability to work autonomously and experience of supervision of staff.</li> <li>Well-developed communication skills, written verbal and IT.</li> <li>Participates and assists in the development of policy, guidelines and patient information for POA.</li> <li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills</li> <li>Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships, both internally and externally</li> <li>Strong focus on delivering and meeting customer expectations</li> <li>Takes an active role in the supervision and teaching of staff and students, including assessment of EEs for junior staff.</li></ul> Benefits We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: <ul> <li>35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays</li> <li>Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options</li> <li>Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers</li> <li>Free Bupa wellness screening</li> <li>Private medical insurance</li> <li>Life assurance</li> <li>Free onsite parking</li></ul> Our Values We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation: <ul> <li>Driving clinical excellence</li> <li>Doing the right thing</li> <li>Caring is our passion</li> <li>Keeping it simple</li> <li>Delivering on our promises</li> <li>Succeeding and celebrating together</li> <li>Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.</li></ul> For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking

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Careers at Spire Healthcare

Pre-Assessment Nursing Team Lead

JOB-20240911-c1c514b9Looking for an exhilarating temporary role to boost your nursing career? A Band 5/6 Pre-Operative Assessment Nurse position is available in Rotherham, offering an impressive £25.78 per hour. This is your chance to join a vibrant team for an 8-week temporary contract, working full-time from Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:00. Take on this specialised role that not only requires strong clinical assessment skills but also allows you to showcase your ability to work independently in a dynamic pre-operative environment. Perks and benefits:Embrace the flexibility of locum work, which allows you to gain experience in diverse settings without the long-term commitment. Enjoy competitive pay rates, providing financial appreciation for your hard work and expertise. Benefit from the opportunity to expand your professional network, meeting a variety of healthcare professionals who can provide insights and support. Additionally, enjoy the experience of working with a committed, supportive team that values continuous professional development. What you will do:<ul>
<li>Conduct thorough pre-operative assessments for surgical patients, ensuring all necessary pre-op protocols are met.</li><li>Demonstrate your competency in heart and lung auscultation to provide comprehensive patient evaluations.</li><li>Identify and escalate complex clinical cases efficiently, especially if working at Band 6.</li><li>Maintain high standards of documentation, ensuring accurate and up-to-date patient records.</li><li>Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, evidence-based care.</li></ul>
 Living and working in Rotherham presents an exciting opportunity to explore a town known for its friendly community and vibrant history. With excellent transport links and scenic surroundings, Rotherham offers the perfect blend of professional growth and quality of life. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to enhance your career and experience all that Rotherham has to offer! Working with Sanctuary Personnel: Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency for roles. With an ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot from over 1,000 reviews and many prestigious industry awards, we are dedicated to finding you the best possible rates in roles that match your skills and experience.

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Band 5/6 Pre-Operative Assessment Nurse 

Applications are invited from suitably-experienced Registered Nurses to join the Pre-Assessment team at our client's Acute Hospital site based in beautiful Bath, Somerset. The role is predominantly pre-assessing elective General and Orthopaedic Surgical and Day Surgery patients. This is a full-time permanent post but we are open to hearing from candidates who may be seeking to negotiate a part-time hours opportunity. This is an award-winning hospital, led by some of the South-West's most experienced consultants supported by 24/7 RMO cover on-site. Rated 'outstanding' for caring - this unique centre of excellence was a long-established independent sector hospital, acquired through investment by the NHS in June 2021. The Hospital has 28 en-suite single inpatient beds, 22 day-case beds and 5 ambulatory care beds. Facilities include; 9 consulting rooms, 4 state-of-the-art operating theatres (2 with laminar flow), a JAG accredited Endoscopy suite, a dedicated cardiology suite and intervention treatment room. The dedicated physiotherapy department has a gym and four treatment rooms. The Digital diagnostic unit includes CT, MRI, General X-ray and Ultrasound Person requirements Registered Nurse with NMC registration. Minimum of one year post-registration experience in an appropriate setting; Pre-Assessment, Surgical Ward or Anaesthetics. Independent eligibility to undertake employment (not requiring a Certificate of Sponsorship) The additional benefits of working for this organisation include: - Personal pension plan - Employee discount scheme - Life assurance - Bike to work scheme - Season ticket loan - Private medical insurance We are a leading healthcare recruitment partner with particular expertise in the placement of the full range of Healthcare staff, including Registered Nurses. As a nurse-led consultancy our detailed understanding of the complexity of such roles places us in an excellent position to match your skills with the specific requirements of our Clinical Recruiting Managers. For an insight into Jarrodean as a Consultancy and for a summary of all current roles visit jarrodean.com If this role is not for you, please remember we offer a generous £500 Bonus for any successful friend or colleague referrals.

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Staff Nurse - Pre-Assessment

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