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Job summary

Main area
Pre-Assessment
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (5 days per week)
Job ref
391-RFL-6873202
Employer
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Chase Farm Hospital
Town
Enfield
Salary
£51,883 - £58,544 Per anuum inclusive of HCAS
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
21/01/2025 23:59

Employer heading

NHS

Band 7 Senior Sister Pre-Assessment

NHS AfC: Band 7

Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community.  This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.

Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.

Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

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Job overview

Pre assessment Clinic is a pivotal part of the patient's inpatient pathway. We take genuine pride in our friendly approach in Pre Assessment treating our patients with respect and honesty - a philosophy that is reflected in the outstanding level of care we deliver to our patients every day.

As the band 7 Lead in Pre Assessment Clinic you will be responsible for ensuring the Pre-assessment department operates smoothly, engaging with other relevant departments as required so that our service needs are met through the delivery of high quality care.

You will be required to support the Management team, Matron and Operations Manager in the planning and implementation of issues arising from the Trust Board Strategies.

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Registered Band 7 Nurse to join our team. This post will play a crucial role in ensuring quality and safe care is maintained, whilst moving forward to meet the evolving needs of the service and population we serve.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the role are to ensure the safe running of the Pre Assessment department day to day, ensuring the patients receive a high standard of care.

You will be required to:

  • Responsible for co-coordinating and make effective use of staff, supervise staff and ensure training is maintained.
  • Ensure adequate staffing levels and provide clinical leadership for staff.
  • Act as a role model and leader to nursing staff
  • Ensure cost effective use of resources

Skills required:

  • Able to manage difficult situations effectively
  • Leadership skills - the ability to prioritise & meet deadlines; organise work of self & others.
  • Time management and effective delegation skills
  • Mentorship and preceptorship skills and experience
  • Excellent clinical skills
  • Work well in a multi-disciplinary team
  • Analyses problems & implements effective & appropriate solutions
  • Change management experience

Working for our organisation

Who we're looking for:

  • You must be a qualified nurse with experience in pre-operative assessment clinics and some leadership / Management courses  
  • You must hold a valid NMC pin with no conditions or restrictions
  • You must have excellent communication skills and be keen to develop your patient assessment, decision-making and clinical skills.
  • You will be computer literate and confident in your ability to assess over the phone.
  • Pre-Assessment qualification is desirable
  • You must have surgical experience

Benefits

We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

  • 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays depending on continuous NHS Working
  • Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
  • Flexibility to maximise your work life balance
  • A great team, all dedicated to being the best.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Pre-operative Assessment Lead Nurse -| Band 7| Permanent

Royal Free London are now recruiting for a Pre-operative Assessment Lead Nurse to Lead their warm and friendly team

At Chase Farm Hospital, we provide high-quality treatments for our patients. The Hospital covers a wide variety of surgical procedures, you will support in assessing patient's health and well-being across a complex and changing caseload, assisting in the delivery of care to meet the patient's needs. You will actively promote best practice and contribute towards quality improvements, collect collate and organise data, interpret all of the information and make a justifiable assessment, making this available to relevant others.

Duties and Responsibilities:

 

  • Leading the Pre-Assessment Team
  • Managing People including Sickness, Recruitment, Governance and IPC Protocols.
  • Conducting comprehensive preoperative assessments of patients scheduled for procedures
  • Providing emotional support and reassurance to patients undergoing preoperative assessments
  • Provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information
  • Collaborating with medical staff to ensure patients are adequately prepared for surgery
  • Adhering to hospital protocols and standards to maintain patient safety and confidentiality
  • Ensuring accurate documentation of patient assessments and relevant medical history
  • To ensure that clinical risk assessment is performed in line with the trust risk assessment process prior to admission and the information is used pro-actively.
  • Acknowledge and understand the risk of Healthcare Associated Infections (HCAI)

Person specification

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • 1st level registration
  • Evidence of a programme of study in the area of Pre -Operative Assessment
Desirable criteria
  • Educated to degree level

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Significant post registration experience and experience as a senior nurse in an Pre-Assessment setting
  • Awareness of National mandatory training requirements
  • Ability to lead a team.

Skills and aptitudes

Essential criteria
  • Skills and knowledge in managing and supporting patients with Pre-Assessment nursing
  • Knowledge of current advances in Pre-Assessment patient management
  • work to deadlines  Ability to establish a role and develop collaborative working relationships with different teams
  • Ability to problem -solve and prioritise and to work to deadlines.

Other requirements

Essential criteria
  • Ability to carry out care without supervision
  • Evidence of proven, on - going professional development
  • Ability to work under pressure.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Nursing TimesApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyPositive about disabled peopleDisability confident employerTimewise PartnerCare Quality Commission - Requires improvementEnei MemberArmed Forces Covenant

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Michelle Bozier
Job title
Matron
Email address
[email protected]
Additional information

Please email if you would like in informal visit to the department. 

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