Surgical Nurse Practitioner
The Enhanced Recovery Programme is a main factor in our patients journey. Assess suitability for surgery Request and follow up on additional tests required to facilitate suitability for surgery Work as an independent Nurse Practitioner and to the accredited physical examination skills criteria Competent in venepuncture and cannulation - we perform iron infusions pre-operatively.
ECG To make clinical decisions based on protocol Maintain patients records in line with NMC guidelines for records and record keeping Training of ward staff and junior medical team to ensure knowledge in keeping with the Enhanced Recovery Programme Management of own appointment system appointment booking in liaison with waiting list and secretaries using electronic system Management of own diary Review patients in the post operative inpatient phase and to discuss directly with patients to ensure treatment is following expected pathway Ensure discharge planning is in progress for every patient and that any issues are addressed Work collaboratively with all disciplines to ensure best use of resources and enhanced patient outcome Undertake continuous patient centred review of the enhanced recovery pathway, exploring patient experience, communication, information and planning Undertake regular audits and reviews, and to present written reports of outcomes/findings to surgical team and specialties Support the ward with clinical skills