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SalaryManchester : The Christie Private Care , 550 Wilmslow Road, Manchester M20 4BX
Full time ; 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: Monday - Friday 8-7 ( Flexibility required , shifts are normally 8-4 or 11-7 )
Permanent
Salary: £28,450-£3 3,069 depending on Experience
Great opportunity for a staff Nurse to join the team @ the TCPC Outpatients/Pre-op Service; a diverse and progressive place to work.
If you're ready for a new challenge in your career then this role is for you. Be part of a team that is passionate about patient care and delivering an excellent service
As a Staff Nurse in the pre-op service your duties will include:
- Phlebotomy/ECG/Observations
- Complete thorough and comprehensive pre-op assessments
- Complete telephone triage's and determine if patients need to be seen face to face or not
- Escalate issues to the surgeons and facilitate solutions before the patient is due for admission.
- Provide support and guidance to the pre-op HCA
- Provide holistic, patient centered care
- Review wounds in post-op clinics, redress them according to the surgeons wound care plan.
- Liaise with patients via telephone before minor procedures, provide them with advice and information on their procedure and expected recovery.
- Escalate logistical issues to the ward prior to admission
- Manage a robust COVID swabbing process and ensure patients understand the importance.
- Assist the Pre-op Sister in the organisation of appointments and paperwork.
- Complete audits of the service and contact patients for feedback under the guidance of the pre-op Sister.
- Ensure patients having major bowel surgery have seen the stoma nurse
What you'll bring:
- Registered Nurse Level 1 NMC Registration
- Pre-operative experience within Oncology Desirable .
- Surgical experience essential
- Knowledge of relevant hospital policies and procedures
- ECG Skills
- Phlebotomy trained
- Computer Literate
- Wound care/dressing check knowledge
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world's leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we're one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing .
We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That's why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Pre-Op Nurse you'll be eligible for:
- 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
- Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
- Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
- Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
- Group Life Assurance from day one
- Critical illness cover
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
- Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
- Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
- Discounts with over 800 major retailers
Patients first. Colleagues always. That's the guiding philosophy behind our approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We believe healthcare is built on a foundation of inclusion, compassion and respect for our patients and for each other. By working together with our colleagues we're creating a truly inclusive environment, where individual differences are celebrated and everyone can achieve their potential.
We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. That's why we're happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well
