About the Role:-

• Provide the highest possible standard of nursing care for the patients and their families
• Ensure that an on-going welcoming, caring, and safe environment is provided for the patients
• Manage the pre-operative patient pathway to ensure a safe progress through theatre and recovery.
• Ensure legibility and accuracy of nursing records
• Take an accurate patient history to identify red flags and take appropriate action.
• Hand over and transfer responsibility of care to colleagues, ensuring appropriate information and care is relayed
• Take an accurate medication history and follow guidelines for pre-operative medicines management
• Ensure that nursing procedures are implemented and maintained in accordance with best practice, policy, professional and regulatory requirements
• Show leadership qualities within the team, with professional role modelling and support of junior and support staff.
• Attend meetings and represent department in special interest areas within the hospital.