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Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

24d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Healthcare
  • Manchester

AI generated summary

  • You need 18 months of clinical experience as a band 5 nurse, be registered, have surgical knowledge, good communication skills, and uphold patient-focused care standards.
  • You will assess, plan, deliver, and evaluate pre-operative care, conduct clinical observations, perform assessments, and collaborate with the medical team to ensure patient readiness for surgery.

Requirements

  • - Minimum of 18 months clinical experience
  • - Registered nurse
  • - Broad knowledge preferably within surgical nursing
  • - At least 18 months experience as a band 5 staff nurse
  • - Previous Pre-operative Assessment experience would be desired but not essential
  • - Reliable, innovative, and flexible
  • - Good interpersonal/communication skills
  • - High level of clinical judgement and decision making skills
  • - Ability to carry out clinical duties in accordance with national, Trust, and local standards
  • - Maintain a patient focused approach

Responsibilities

  • The prospective post holder will be a registered nurse who after appropriate training can clinically assess, plan, deliver and evaluate care to a timescale for patients prior to elective surgery.
  • You will be expected to undertake clinical observations such as blood pressure, pulse, oximetry and BMI as well as clinical examinations such as MRSA screening, CPE screening, 12 lead ECG recording and venepuncture.
  • The prospective post holder will be required to provide a comprehensive nursing and medical assessment, ensuring all necessary results and reviews are collated prior to admission.
  • You will assist in the development of an environment that supports the value of pre-operative assessment by working collaboratively with surgeons, anaesthetist, and the MDT.
  • The candidate will need to have a high level of clinical judgement and decision making skills and be able to carry out clinical duties in accordance with national, Trust and local standards and maintain a patient focused approach.

FAQs

What is the minimum clinical experience required for this Staff Nurse position?

The minimum clinical experience required is 18 months as a Band 5 Staff Nurse.

What are the working hours for the Staff Nurse in the TESH Pre-Assessment Unit?

The working hours are from 8.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday, totaling five days a week.

Is previous pre-operative assessment experience necessary for this role?

Previous pre-operative assessment experience is desired but not essential for this role.

What type of assessments will the Staff Nurse be expected to perform?

The Staff Nurse will be expected to undertake clinical observations, including blood pressure, pulse, oximetry, BMI, MRSA screening, CPE screening, 12 lead ECG recording, and venepuncture.

Will the Staff Nurse work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals?

Yes, the Staff Nurse will work collaboratively with surgeons, anaesthetists, and the multidisciplinary team (MDT).

What kind of knowledge is preferred for candidates applying for this vacancy?

A broad knowledge in surgical nursing is preferred, although medical knowledge would also be an advantage.

What qualities are important for candidates applying for this position?

Candidates should be reliable, innovative, flexible, and possess good interpersonal and communication skills.

Where is the service based for this position?

The service is based within the Trafford Elective Surgical Hub at Trafford General Hospital.

Can I arrange an informal visit to the unit before applying?

Yes, you can contact Nicola Thorpe to arrange an informal visit to the unit.

How can I contact the TESH Preoperative Assessment Service Manager for more information?

You can contact Nicola Thorpe at 0161 746 2834 or email her at nicola.thorpe@mft.nhs.uk for more information.

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Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

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Mission & Purpose

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the UK, employing over 20,000 staff. We are responsible for running a family of nine hospitals across six separate sites, providing a wide range of services from comprehensive local general hospital care through to highly specialised regional and national services. We are the main provider of hospital care to approximately 750,000 people in Manchester and Trafford and the single biggest provider of specialised services in the North West of England. We are also the lead provider for a significant number of specialised services including Breast Care, Vascular, Cardiac, Respiratory, Urology Cancer, Paediatrics, Women’s Services, Ophthalmology and Genomic Medicine.