Pre-Operative Assessment Clinic

The Pre-Operative Assessment Clinic provides a service for all elective surgical patients attending Whittington Health.

Team

The team comprises of Specialist Nurses, Consultant Anaesthetists, Health Care Assistants, and Administrative Support.

Role Description

We are looking for a Pre-Operative Assessment Nurse who will assist the existing team in the development and implementation of the pre-operative assessment service. The successful candidate can perform as a proficient practitioner, evaluating and maintaining high standards of care delivered.

Patient / Client Care

• Carry out and demonstrate as required extended nursing procedures as per Best Practice Guidelines and procedures and protocols.
• Ensure that a complete nursing and anaesthetic assessment is performed using the appropriate verbal and physical examination skills, documenting your assessment findings.
• Use the online platforms to gather information and triage patients to assign the appropriate pre-operative appointments.
• Review patients online, telephone, and via face-to-face methods depending on their clinical needs.
• Organize appropriate referrals to the relevant member of the multidisciplinary team, i.e., Anaesthetist, Surgeon, GP where patients are found to be unfit for surgery at the pre-assessment clinic.
• Integrate discharge planning into the pre-operative assessment process.
• Perform and maintain the practical skills necessary for patient assessment, e.g., venepuncture, ECG.
• Ensure the patient at all times receives a high standard of care to ensure a good patient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs, and doctrines.
• Educate patients appropriately (written and verbally) regarding their surgical procedures, associated risks, and general health education.
• Maintain accurate patient records.