Job Description

Work in support of and under the direction of a Pre-Operative Assessment Nurse, providing nursing care and assistance to patients within defined parameters specified by the Pre-Operative Assessment Nurse (RN).

Record patient information.

Provide basic patient care and document that care in the patient records.

Perform Relevant Clinical Skills:

Phlebotomy / ECG



Work effectively with the multidisciplinary team in order to achieve desired outcomes that promote the wellbeing of patients.



Assist the RN's in the delivery of care to a designated patient group, demonstrating an ability to prioritise such care.



Assist in the implementation of direct clinical care.



Determine the comfort of patients by talking and listening to them and building up a rapport



Ensure that all care provided by yourself is documented appropriately.



Recognise changes in patient condition and report to a RN.



Ensure patient dignity and individual patient needs are met.



Support RN's in providing information and advice on health promotion.



Instigate emergency procedures e.g. fire; CPR.



Responsible for high standards of cleanliness and follow all guidelines set by infection control policy.



Undertake training and practice of agreed clinical competencies in basic nursing skills for designated area.



Keep up to date with changes in clinical practice and the effect of these on your role.



Work as an effective team member of the clinical team and support continued team development.



Carry out and record basic observation/test results and report changes to a Pre-Operative Assessment Nurse (RN).



Undertakes simple procedures using aseptic technique



Performs a range of relevant clinical skills e.g. Phlebotomy, ECG,



We operate from three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.



FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.



WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.



All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.



To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/