Pre-Assessment Sister

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and motivated nurse to join our team as the Pre-Operative Assessment Sister at The Harborne Hospital. This is a great opportunity to join an excellent team that is passionate about providing exceptional care and service.

You will work closely with our Surgeons and Consultant Anaesthetists to ensure patients are prepared for surgery. The role will require the suitable candidate to be competent in taking patient medical history, assessing the patient's suitability for surgery, and undertaking pre-operative tests for all our patients.

As a Sister in Pre-Operative Assessment, you will conduct thorough health assessments and provide comprehensive support to patients at the Pre-Assessment clinic, enabling them to be as prepared for their procedure and subsequent recovery period. You will review patients from multiple surgical specialities and prepare our patients for their surgery, optimise their health, and help to reduce cancellations. You will undertake pre-operative tests for all our patients and work as a key part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Essential skills key to this role include:

• Implementing and maintaining high clinical standards whilst caring for patients.
• Enhancing staff personal development.
• Providing guidance, support, and expertise to clinical staff.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• The clinical Pre-Assessment of patients from multiple surgical specialities via face to face or telephone, liaising with the Consultant Surgeons and Consultant Anaesthetists.
• Ability to take blood samples and perform ECG's.
• Providing high-quality nursing care, health promotion, and education to all patients attending the Pre-Assessment clinic.
• Lead on the development and implementation of the Pre-Operative Assessment service.
• Perform Pre-Operative Assessment as a proficient practitioner.
• Ensure all Pre-Assessment tests are completed in a timely manner.
• Be responsible for the day-to-day supervision of the Pre-Assessment team.
• Assist in the development of Pre-Assessment protocols, guidelines, and patient information.
• Demonstrate good clinical practice at all times and be accountable for own actions.
• Assist in the organisation of clinics to ensure smooth, efficient operations.
• Ensure patients' privacy and confidentiality.
• Identify complex care patients and refer when appropriate for MDT review.
• Liaise with consultants, ward, and the multidisciplinary team to ensure a smooth patient journey.
• Maintain accurate records of patient care & charged keyed on to Meditech.
• Organise tests and appointments both within and outside the hospital.
• Provide patients with information regarding the management of their condition.

Qualifications:

• Significant experience in Pre-Operative Assessment, with demonstrated proficiency in conducting thorough assessments and developing care plans.
• Strong knowledge of surgical procedures, anaesthesia, and perioperative care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Leadership abilities to provide guidance and mentorship to the Pre-Assessment team.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills to manage multiple patient assessments and documentation.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic healthcare environment.
• Basic Adult Life Support.
• Understanding of Safeguarding issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Competent with computers and able to use clinical systems.

Come and join a dedicated team who work together. As part of the Team, you will be performing face clinics and telephone clinics.

The Harborne Hospital - part of HCA Healthcare UK is a brand new £100 million, purpose-built 50 bed, multi-speciality private hospital. Located on the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham campus, the hospital has a deep clinical infrastructure, equipment and facilities and expert, experienced teams to deliver full clinical pathways across a mix of specialties and sub-specialties at all levels of complexity including Cardiology, Cancer and Complex Surgery.

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day.

As a Sister in our Pre-assessment Unit you’ll be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you.
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals.
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service.
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme.
• Group Life Assurance from day one.
• Critical illness cover.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay.
• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland.
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you.
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers.

Diversity and Inclusion:

Patients first. Colleagues always. That’s the guiding philosophy behind our approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We believe healthcare is built on a foundation of inclusion, compassion and respect for our patients and for each other. By working together with our colleagues we’re creating a truly inclusive environment, where individual differences are celebrated and everyone can achieve their potential.