Job overview

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.***

Main duties of the job

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.

Working for our organisation

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.