We take genuine pride in our friendly approach in Pre Assessment treating our patients with respect and honesty - a philosophy that is reflected in the outstanding level of care we deliver to our patients every day..
The successful candidate will be responsible for co-coordinating the administrative, physical and psychological care of patients attending clinics for assessment.
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Health Care co-ordinator to join our team. This post will play a crucial role in ensuring quality and safe care is maintained, whilst moving forward to meet the evolving needs of the service and population we serve.
The main duties of the role are to ensure that the patient receives a high standard of care in the department
You will need:
Excellent communication skills
Good practical skills and organisational ability
An understanding of the pivotal role Pre Assessment has in the inpatient pathway
Good IT skills
Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
Undertake assessment of identified patients through the triaging process ensuring fitness to proceed to surgery.
Responsible for taking and recording basic observations
To locate, track and prepare skinny files
To provide assistance to medical and nursing staff as and when required
To take an active part in Pre Assessment meetings and discussions
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To help maintain a high standard of patient care, remembering that we are often the first contact that patients and relatives have with the hospital
To prepare consulting rooms, clinics and trolleys
To assess patients that have been triaged as part of the POA process to ensure they are fit for admission.
To make appointments and cancel appointments
To record patient attendances at clinic, entering data on the computerised Patient Administration System (PAS)
To ensure patients who do not attend (DNA) are dealt with according to Trust guidelines
To print clinic lists and labels, filing forms and specimen bottles
Responsible for taking and recording basic observations
To locate, track and prepare skinny files
To notify the Medical services Transport Controller once patients are ready for collection
To ensure equipment and furniture is in good working order and to report loss, damage or need for replacement to the Senior Nurse