Pre and Post Op Practitioner

Independent Health Group (IHG) has an opportunity for a Pre and Post Operative Practitioner to join our friendly team on a part time basis working up to 22.5 hours per week Monday - Friday with the occasional Saturday as required. We are currently unable to offer sponsorship for visas, therefore all candidates must have right to work in the UK.

Main duties of the job

As a registered practitioner you will deliver high quality clinical care through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care. You'll assist with triage and pre-operative assessment for patients undergoing Local Anaesthetic for Hernia, Carpal Tunnel, Cataract, Vasectomy and Podiatry. Working closely with the Patient Administration Team, Clinicians and Clinical Nursing teams to ensure excellent safe patient preparation for surgery and a seamless patient journey through the patient pathway. There is scope within this role to undertake patient facing clinical duties including admission and discharging of patients on the day of surgery.

About us

Established in 2004, Independent Health Group (IHG) has been dedicated to providing high-quality, patient-centred care close to home. With a strong commitment to delivering outstanding healthcare in the community, we've spent the past 20 years building a reputation for excellence, innovation, and compassionate service. In 2022, our dedication to patient care was recognised with an Outstanding CQC rating, a testament to our quality and commitment.

At IHG, we offer an alternative to traditional hospital settings, ensuring our patients receive personalised care with continuity and convenience. Our services are based on short waiting times, specific appointment slots, and one-to-one clinician continuity, creating a seamless and supportive experience for every patient. Our teams work in a supportive, flexible environment, where patient contact remains at the heart of everything we do. We operate Monday to Friday, with no evening or bank holiday shifts, allowing for a healthy work-life balance. We strive to accommodate flexible working arrangements that support our staff's professional and personal needs.

At IHG, we are committed to innovation in healthcare delivery, providing an opportunity for professionals to develop their skills, contribute to the growth of an exceptional organisation, and make a real impact on patient care. If you're passionate about delivering outstanding healthcare in a setting that values both patients and staff, we'd love to welcome you to our team.

Job responsibilities

• Working in accordance with IHG's values, the NMC or HCPC codes of professional conduct, and IHG policies and procedures, the Theatre Practitioner will provide high quality nursing care and treatment to patients within the operating theatre department and clinics.
• Undertake nursing assessment of the patient to ensure optimal fitness for surgery, some under supervision if required. Ensuring patients are fully informed of the planned treatment, including post-operative care and instructions.
• Work autonomously within their scope of practice, following the NICE, national and local organisational guidelines.
• Manage a caseload and prioritise to facilitate an efficient service.
• Assist the referral team in triaging patients within IHG and CCG criteria.
• Undertake telephone pre-operative assessment of patients, ensuring they are fit and suitable for surgery on the date allocated, taking an active part in developing the pre-assessment process to be nurse-led where appropriate.
• Act as a resource for the understanding of the care pathway, to ensure completion of accurate information and assessment.
• To act as the patient advocate at all times throughout the patient pathway.
• Monitor and report on patient conditions to the medical staff, ensuring all members of the health care team are kept informed of the changing needs of the patient.
• Assist in the planning and organisation of post-operative patient care by liaising with other Primary Care providers.
• Undertake post-operative and follow up calls to the patients and manage the daily call list.
• To be responsible for the keeping of accurate and confidential records, for patients and staff.
• Can manage themselves, and their workload, both individually and as a team member.
• To support the development of the Nurse led pre-assessment and post-operative clinics, using appropriate information systems and ensuring compliance with best practice, within an appropriate framework, i.e. NMC / HCPC scope of Professional Practice.
• To assess, plan, implement and evaluate care as part of a collaborative programme of patient care.
• To deliver high quality patient care, which is clinically effective, evidence based and appropriate.
• To participate in integrated governance and risk assessment activities, reporting these as required.
• To report clinical incidents and complete all associated documentation as required.
• Support the Governance Team with any CQUIN reporting relevant to the role.
• The post holder is responsible for ensuring that best use is made of all resources.
• To participate in the clinical governance agenda and support the audit process within own area.
• To participate in reviewing and enhancing standards of care.
• Promote clinical innovations and encourage evidence-based practices.
• Infection Prevention and Control is everybody's responsibility. All staff are required to adhere to the Trust's Infection Prevention and Control policy and make every effort to maintain high standards of infection prevention and control at all times.

Person Specification

• Degree in relevant field, or equivalent experience.
• RGN.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.
• Sound knowledge of the national service framework and NICE guidelines, and application of such policies within the pre-assessment setting.
• Planning, prioritisation and organisational skills.
• Understands the importance of delivering high quality clinical care and the factors that influence it.
• Able to communicate effectively with patients from different backgrounds with differing levels of understanding.
• Able to present written and verbal information clearly and concisely, and handle questions.
• Understand the importance of teamwork and their role within the multi-disciplinary team.
• Maintains timely, accurate patient records.
• Familiar with electronic patient records and IT.
• Experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary healthcare team.
• Operating within clinical governance and risk management frameworks.
• Working within an assessment department/surgical unit or ward.
• Pre-operative assessment department/surgical outpatient or ward leadership experience.
• Friendly, supportive and reassuring.
• Takes responsibility for own actions and the care we deliver.
• Committed to the highest standards of care and continuous improvement.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.