Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity in the pre-operative assessment unit in Halton.



The post will includes assessing patients who are listed for a general anaesthetic for speciality surgery at Warrington/Halton/CSTM.



The successful candidate will be expected and have the following opportunities,



Using history taking, clinical examination, diagnostics to assess patients, acting on findings and escalating appropriately.



Identifying deteriorating patients and acting appropriately



Managing own long waiters/results



Liaising with anaesthetist for guidance and support



Assessing patients as part of an MDT approach



Identifying own area for development with a plan in place



Managing clinics and allocating patients



Deputising for Ward Manager in her absence

Main duties of the role include:

Working together within a team with an MDT approach.



Assessing patients daily, including history taking, clinical examination, diagnostics and ECG interpretation skills.



Identifying a deteriorating patient, acting upon this and escalating appropriately.



Working with long waiting patients and chasing their results to enable a safe pre-op assessment for surgery



Supporting junior members of the team



Supporting ward manager in their absence



Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience of our staff. We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn.



Straddling the neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system. Our hospitals are ideally situated to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of these boroughs.



Warrington Hospital is home to our emergency, critical care and maternity services, Halton Hospital is focused on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre, although many services are offered at both sites and in community hubs.



A CQC-rated 'good' organisation with 'outstanding' features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019.



We employ nearly 5,000 people from over 80 nationalities, striving to be a diverse, inclusive employer and recognised leader in equality. We support flexible working, welcoming flexible applications. Proud of our many accreditations, we are embedding an anti-racist approach in all we do.



The post holder will facilitate the provision of a co-ordinated, high quality service in consultation with the department manager. Provide co-ordination within the department, ensuring the smooth running of clinics on a regular basis including during the managers absence.

The post holder is responsible as a registered, accountable and autonomous nurse to act in the best interests of patients at all times and take responsibility for own actions, omissions and decisions. Be responsible for planning, delivering and supervising safe and compassionate care, and evaluating the effectiveness of care. You will be required to demonstrate strong leadership qualities and be open, transparent and trustworthy. Review, develop and initiate development of clinical procedures, protocols and practice to ensure the effective

delivery of service to patients within the Trust.



For a full list of duties and responsibilities please see the attached job description and person specification.