Pre-op Assessment Nurse/ODP

Job Overview

An opportunity has arisen for a band 6 pre assessment nurse in the Wrexham Maelor Hospital. The pre-assessment team are passionate about getting it right for patients and their families. We believe that by investing in our staff that they will deliver better care to our patients and help create and contribute to a work environment that makes it safe and effective to work in.

Main duties of the job

In order to be successful in this post you will need to be an individual that is able to work autonomously, mange your own case load of patients work closely with other staff from all disciplines to ensure a sufficient and effective service.

You will need to be able to demonstrate that you understand the role and purpose of pre assessment and have experience of working in a pre-op environment . If you believe you are a passionate, driven and committed individual with relevant experience and are looking for a new career opportunity we would like to hear from you.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing 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 get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.

Person specification

Qualifications And/or Knowledge

Essential criteria

• NMC Registered Nurse or HCPC registered ODP
• Willingness to undergo further specialist training (Bangor University pre-assessment module. HEA-475 clinical examination module at level 6 degree).
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Mentorship course
• Nursing Diploma/Degree
• ODP diploma/degree
• Teaching and assessing or 998 course
  
  

Experience

Essential criteria

• Minimum 2 years experience in a relevant field or clinical area.
• Experience of time management
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Experience of undertaking audit work and standard setting
  
  

Aptitude And Abilities

Essential criteria

• Working autonomously within agreed protocols
• Willingness to develop specialist clinical skills including thorough cardio-respiratory examination and detailed medical history taking
• Perform clinical examination incorporating inspection, palpation, percussion and auscultation
• Perform clinical procedures e.g. spirometry, ECG, venepuncture analysis
• Ability to negotiate and communicate complex medical issues with all members of the multi disciplinary team referring where appropriate
• Ability to initiate and implement change ensuring effective service delivery
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Ability to adapt to and propose changes within the working environment
• Proficient in IT skills (Excel, e-mail, Word, WPAS, Radis, ICE, WCP)
• Welsh speaking
• Ability to lead and develop nurse/ODP led practice
  
  

Values

Essential Criteria

• Additional demonstrable qualities that may be beneficial to the role, e.g. care, compassion, competence, communication, courage and commitment
  
  

Other

Essential criteria

• Able to work hours flexibly