Staff Nurse - Preoperative Assessment

The Preoperative Assessment Department at the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) manages clinics for the elective surgical patient and for multiple specialities; covering planned admissions to the PRH in Haywards Heath, the Royal Sussex County in Brighton and the Sussex Orthopaedic Treatment Centre (GIRFT accredited) in the grounds of the PRH. You will be based in the PRH.

This is a highly skilled role which is dynamic and nurse-led. The staff nurses' role is to provide high-quality care through a comprehensive, individualised assessment of the elective surgical patient. Initiate and follow through investigations and referrals to other health care professionals according to agreed protocols. Commence necessary planning for perioperative care and maintain close liaisons with staff concerned with planning and scheduling patient admissions.

The department provides an excellent opportunity to develop skills and knowledge across a variety of specialities with support from unregistered members of staff. We are proud to offer an in-house training programme to develop physical assessment skills. We positively encourage professional development. We welcome applicants who are currently theatre-based.

(Please note we are not theatre-based).

Working Within Our Department, Your Main Duties Will Include

• Organising and participating in the delivery of high standards of evidence-based nursing care.
• Taking responsibility to carry out required planned, direct patient care to a high standard without direct supervision, in accordance with established nursing procedures and policies.
• Contributing towards the health promotion for all patients by provided education, support and advice as necessary, ensuring referral to appropriate professionals or agencies as required.
• In the absence of senior staff, taking responsibility for the delegation and supervision of appropriate work to other qualified staff, healthcare support workers and students.
• Where relevant, be responsible and assist in the co-ordination of discharge planning in partnership with the multidisciplinary team.
• Taking personal responsibility for treating all patients with courtesy, respecting their individual needs and maintaining confidentiality at all times.
• Ensuring provision of a safe and therapeutic environment for all patients, relatives, visitors and colleagues.
  
  

We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Ali Weir-Smith Job title: Manager Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 01444 441881

Informal visits are always welcome, we do request that these are arranged in advance.

Please contact the department on extension 65963 and ask to speak with the Manager.

Please note we work Monday to Friday 0800-1800

(This is not a theatre-based role).