To provide and manage a Consultant supervised cardio pulmonary exercise testing (CPET) facility in the preadmission assessment clinic to risk stratify and optimise patient fitness before surgery
The post holder will be responsible for implementing, co-ordinating and delivering effective, high quality care for the pre-operative patient, following a client-centred model of practice and ensuring the area of work runs smoothly and efficiently
To make appropriate verbal and written assessment to gain information relating to a patients surgery
To act on such assessments in preparing and supporting the patient’s pathway, referring to outside specialist help if required
Can show interest/ experience in working as part of an MDT in research as an associate, PI or CI.
Provide high standards of patient care for those patients and their relatives attending the pre assessment department
Use of audit and data collection to demonstrate results of service and ensure these are shared with wider team
To lead by example demonstrating effective role modelling to all members of the team and demonstrate clinical expertise
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Suitable post for an experienced registered practitioner who wishes to contribute to the work of the Pre-Admission Assessment Clinic through the provision of high-quality exercise testing and pre-assessment services
To contribute to the overall efficiency and development of the pre assessment service.
To demonstrate clinical expertise in the pre-assessment unit
Ensure adherence to the pre-operative assessment policy.
Working with the leads of the pre-assessment service to identify and develop clinical changes to working practice and working in different ways to enhance the service provision and patient experience
To provide daily clinical leadership and management and support for the service.
We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
CLINICAL PRACTICE
Ability to run and co-ordinate the CPET service on a daily basis and acting on such assessments in preparing and supporting the patient’s pathway, referring to outside specialist help if required and escalating concerns as necessary.
Actively monitor and make preliminary assessment of exercise testing.
Applies clinical judgement to identify appropriate clinical and physical interventions which may include a range of options.
Able to translate theory into the practical delivery of care for patients within the pre-assessment service
Recognise and act upon appropriately situations that may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of the individual
Will be expected to take and interpret clinical information and apply this to ensure individual patient needs are met.
Ability to complete an accurate and comprehensive pre-assessment of patients requiring surgery by undertaking a targeted history ensuring they are fully prepared physically, psychologically, emotionally and socially for their procedure
Advise patients on the promotion of health and prevention of illness
Collates and analyses information on patient treatment plans/timescales, identifying bottlenecks and developing action plans to be implemented with the support of the multi-disciplinary team
Works with the multi-disciplinary team to support the organisation and monitoring of the patient journey in order to provide continuity of patient care.
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