Band 4 Surgical Admissions/Pre AssessmentNHS

Job summary

Job overview

Nursing Associates (NA) and assistant practitioners (AP) work as part of the wider health and social care team and have direct contact with patients, services users or clients providing high quality and compassionate care. They will work within both the surgical admissions and pre operative assessment environments developing the additional skills and knowledge required.

In the pre operative assessment clinic the NA or the AP will undertake pre-operative assessment on suitable patients that are waiting for elective surgery. The pre-assessment covers the physical, social, emotional and spiritual needs of the patient. They will be supported by the registered pre assessment nurse and expected to work within their determined scope of practice. They also support band 3 healthcare assistants in the testing clinic.

When working in the surgical admissions area, the NA or the AP will support the patient on the day of their surgical journey, working with the surgeon and anaesthetist, ensuring they are safe and ready for theatre. They will escort the patient to the anaesthetic room where they will ensure correct monitoring is placed and to be present whilst the anaesthetic is administered by the team. They will advocate for the patient and ensure patient safety.

Main duties of the job

• The NA/AP will have responsibility for actively participating as part of the Multi-disciplinary team within the department, to provide a seamless service to patients with proximal supervision from a registered nurse /practitioner
• Act with professionalism and integrity- being a role model for those around you, ensuring that everyone has equal opportunity
• Find solutions to problems and be able to demonstrate a positive approach to new challenges, encouraging others to do the same
• Understand what people need and be adaptable and responsive to help provide a individualised service
• Help to create an environment where differences are valued, encouraged and supported
• To provide a high-quality person-centred service which complies with the relevant
• Legislation and standards
• Be honest and learn from mistakes. Help to create a 'no blame culture' where people feel able to share and learn experiences together
• Work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels, both within and outside the department
• Be mindful of how your role impacts the wider organisation and the people we serve
• Build a working relationship and trust with those you work with, and provide support when required
• Actively listen
• Look at new ideas and ways of working - identify what works well
• Help to uphold a learning environment where feedback is welcomed and valued

Job description

For detailed job description and main responsibilities please see the job description attached to the vacancy. Any queries please contact us.

About us

Why Work With Us

The department comprises of two areas that you will work across; surgical admissions and pre operative assessment clinic. We are a small, friendly team that manage our own daily workload to deliver high standards of care. The pre-operative assessment NA/AP role is a developing and there are good opportunities for learning and training.

lease note: Priority will be given to applicants with recognised 'Priority' or 'At Risk' status, including NHS staff identified across Devon.