Job Description

Ability to concentrate and focus on tasks, managing unforeseen interruptions as they arise. Ability to use initiative and determine what action(s) required. Support and assist the POA team in case-managing preop patients by liaising/trouble shooting with multiple departments to ensure relevant results and letters are available. Ensure own compliance and compliance of others with regard to mandatory training and professional development requirements.



Using judgment and diagnostic skills involving a complex range of facts or situations, which require analysis, or comparison of a range of options. To ensure a high standard of care provision by initiating and supporting the POA team in liaising with all disciplines such as the G.P, with regards to abnormal results and optimising. Initiate diagnostic procedures and interpret results within their sphere of practice. (E.g.



physical assessment skills, ECG diagnostics, phlebotomy and blood result interpretation). Work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals for the benefit of patient care. I.e. theatre admission staff and schedulers.

Ensure that clinical practice accurately reflects unit and Trust policies. Have an interest in Pre-Op Assessment. Provide advice /support to junior colleagues. Establish and develop effective communication verbally and via formal documentation and electronic sources with: All disciplines of staff including - schedulers, surgeons, anaesthetists, patients and relatives.



Have the ability to provide and receive complex and sensitive information. Communicate with senior colleagues regarding changes in circumstances, which may affect safe practice. Ensure that accurate records and information systems are maintained. To competently receive sensitive information concerning patients medical condition and provide information using persuasive, reassuring skills as required, where barriers exist e.g.



bereavement / special needs / learning disabilities / where English is not the first language. Be aware of the legal implications of accurate record keeping. Adhere to the NMC code of professional conduct with regard to patient confidentiality and data protection. Work in partnership with patient/ family and colleagues to develop and maintain effective working relationships within the clinical area.



To influence and prioritise the development of knowledge, ideas and work practice in self and others To encourage others to seek advice and solutions.