Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Nurse/OPD POAC INTERNAL
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Nurse/OPD POAC INTERNAL
Job Overview
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Pre-Operative Assessment (POA) team at Ysbyty Gwynedd (YGC). This Band 6 role involves working within a well-established team, supported by a wider multidisciplinary team (MDT), to deliver high-quality patient care.
Main Duties of the Job
- Assess, optimise, and prepare patients prior to surgery to ensure they are fit for anaesthesia and the planned procedure.
- Minimise risks and reduce avoidable cancellations.
- The ability to speak Welsh is desirable; however, English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others, or simply fancy a fresh start, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales offers the perfect environment. As the largest health organisation in Wales, BCUHB provides a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute, and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000 across North Wales.
Join our team and benefit from:
- supportive leadership at all levels;
- a commitment to equality and diversity; and
- recognition as a "Disability Confident Employer".
Successful candidates will be contacted via their registered email address. Regularly check your inbox for recruitment updates.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and Welsh submissions will receive no less favourable treatment than English ones.
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Detailed Job Description
For a full Job Description and Person Specification, please refer to the attached document or visit the "Apply now" link on Trac.
Person Specification
English Experience
- Essential Criteria – Sufficient experience within surgery.
- Desirable Criteria – Phlebotomy experience.
Qualifications & Training
- Essential Criteria –
- Degree trained;
- Experience/competency in reviewing diagnostic results, such as ECGs and blood tests.
- Desirable Criteria –
- Prior experience in Pre-Operative Assessment (POA);
- Completion of a clinical examination/diagnostics module;
- Experience analysing ECG results and identifying abnormalities.
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