Job summary
Employer heading
Qualified Nurse Pre-Assessment Services
Band 5
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Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Registered Nurse to join our supportive and skilled Nursing team in: Pre-operative Assessment, Withybush General Hospital, Haverfordwest.
We are looking for a Nurse that is passionate & motivated about delivering the best care possible, who have excellent communication skills and are willing to work as part of a committed and skilled multi-disciplinary team.
The ability to travel between sites may be required.Ìý
Main duties of the job
The Pre-assessment services on the 4 acute sites are essential to ensure patients are seen and reviewed prior to receiving surgical care, and the peri-operative experience is safe and high quality. The nursing staff deploy a combination of telephone and face-to-face pre-operative assessments for both day case and inpatient surgery.
If you are motivated and keen to learn, this is the post for you. The team are friendly, supportive and focused on providing safe care for patients undergoing elective surgery.Ìý
We welcome you contacting us for an informal chat giving you the opportunity to gain more information regarding this important role.Ìý
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews will be held on 21/01/2025
Working for our organisation
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest.
Five community hospitals: Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire.
Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion).
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Community facilities, including: Ìý Ìý
48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homes.
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.Ìý
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. ÌýIn our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
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Person specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- RGN with relevant post registration experience
- Mentorship/Preceptorship qualification or equivalent
- BLS trained
- Knowledge of current pre-assessment services and national guidelines
- Understanding of Clinical Governance
- Understanding of Quality improvement
Desirable criteria
- Surgical or Orthopaedic relevant courses
- Immediate life support
- Clinical examination course or willing to work towards
- Chest auscultation skills
- Advanced clinical skills
- Able to undertake/interpret ECG recordings or willing to work towards
- Leadership qualification or willing to work towards
Experience
Essential criteria
- Relevant surgical/orthopaedic/anaesthetic experience
- Proficient clinician
- Well developed clinical skills
- Previous evidence of audit and research
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience of pre-operative assessment or Day Surgery
- Experience in clinical examination skills
Language Skills
Desirable criteria
- Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
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.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Carol Davies
- Job title
- Senior Sister
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01437 773374
- Additional information
Anne Wright
Senior Sister Preassessment ServicesÌý
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