Job summary
- Main area
- Cardio Vascular and Thoracic
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (12 months secondment can be considered)
- Hours
- Part time - 22.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 188-SNM330225
- Employer
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- University Hospital Southampton
- Town
- Southampton
- Salary
- £37,338.00- £44,962.00 Per Annum (PA) Pro Rata
- Closing
- 14/03/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 28/03/2025
Employer heading
Cardio Thoracic Surgery & Cardiology Pre-Assessment Nurse
Band 6
Job overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
The Cardio Thoracic Nurse Case manager team is looking for a Pre-Assessment Nurse to join their friendly team of Nurse Practitioners. This is an ideal opportunity for those who want to further enhance their specialist nursing knowledge and skills within a supportive environment.
About the team.
The nurse practitioners provide a pre-operative assessment service for patients undergoing Cardio Thoracic surgery and Cardiology interventions. The nurse practitioners liaise closely with Consultant surgeons, Anaesthetist and MDT teams across the regions to ensure quality care throughout the whole of the patients’ journey.
Working for our organisation
University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.
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At UHS we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
What you’ll do.
• To work as an independent Practitioner under the supervision of the Senior Nurse Practitioner / Nurse Case Manager or Designated Medical Practitioner (DMP)
• This role involves undertaking competency-based patient assessment and examination in order to formulate a management plan for specific groups of patients admitted to UHS for surgical pre-operative assessment.
• The Surgery pre-assessment nurse is expected to undertake all preparatory work prior to the patient undergoing surgical intervention which may include consent, request of any further investigations and to highlight any potential complications to the Senior Nurse Practitioner / Nurse case manager or relevant medical colleague.
What we’re looking for
The post holder will ideally have experience of supporting patients with Cardiovascular & Thoracic disease within primary or secondary care. They will need to be adaptable and flexible and work in varied environments across organisational boundaries. You will require a flexible approach to working patterns and will be required to work to a rota.
Person specification
Trust Values
Essential criteria
- Patient First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications / training required
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse on relevant part of the NMC register
- Evidence of on-going personal development.
- Qualified Nurse (Degree/Diploma)
- Evidence of supporting learners in practice
- Basic keyboard skills with knowledge of Word, Excel and Powerpoint
- History taking and Physical Assessment experience / course and competencies
Desirable criteria
- Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnosis course
- Independent Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification
- Advanced Communication course
- Management Experience / Course
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential criteria
- Significant post registration experience within a surgical setting.
- Broad awareness of wider Trust initiatives/pressures
- Logical and consistent work and career pattern.
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of clinical leadership and managerial ability
- Evidence of ability to change or initiate practice
- Broad range of post registration experience including within a preoperative assessment setting.
- Worked autonomously in previous clinical roles
Aptitudes and skills required
Essential criteria
- Able to use initiative
- Ability to work autonomously undertaking expanded roles
- Ability to manage change and demonstrate outcome
- Able to prioritise and delegate appropriately
- Ability to motivate, delegate and be a team Player
- Ability to work within a broad inter- professional team
- Ability to deal with stressful situations.
Desirable criteria
- Dynamic and proactive approach to their professional role
- Demonstrate ability to maintain professional/personal boundaries
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Christina Bannister
- Job title
- Nurse Case Managers - Cardiac Surgery
- Email address
- [email protected]
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