Staff Nurse - Pre Assessment (Fixed Term Contract)

The post holder will be responsible for the surgical/anaesthetic assessment of all adult patients requiring surgical intervention covering all surgical specialities delivered by the trust. Responsible for the assessment of care needs of the patient and their clinical state, you will actively provide a high quality, individualised service in line with national standards as part of the multi-disciplinary team.

You will confirm the need for specified tests and investigations to ensure optimisation of the patient prior to surgery and escalate and/or arrange treatment for deranged results. You will also have the opportunity to become competent in clinical skills including Venepuncture, ECG, Spirometry and support the CPET to suit service needs. This service is provided as an Outpatient, Consultant Lead Service., 1. Assess patients clinical condition in line with NICE guidelines and policies.
2. Communicate effectively with patients and visitors and ensure that their needs for information are met.
3. Determine individualised investigations for all patients.
4. Review abnormal results and escalate/treat where appropriate.
5. Have an in-depth knowledge of the Nursing process and promote and support the use of the agreed model of individual patient care.

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.