About The OrganisationHere at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do.
Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire.
NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.The RoleThe post holder carries continuing responsibility for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and the setting of standards.
The post holder will be responsible for the management of the Perioperative environment.In This Key Role, You WillTo support and manage nursing staff within the Perioperative area ensuring that patient needs are assessed, care planned, implemented and evaluated, and that there is consultation and involvement of patient/carers.Contribute, as part of the multidisciplinary team, to the development, implementation and maintenance of policies, procedures, standards and protocols of the Department, Directorate and Division to ensure adherence to, and delivery of the highest level of patient care at all times.Be fully conversant with the NMC/HPC & AODP Codes of Professional Conduct and other relevant documents, which support and maintain standards of professional practice for nurses,



midwives and operating department practitionersResponsible for ensuring the quality of patient care is assessed and implemented to ensure maintenance of standards of care given to patients and their families by leading and participating in clinical audit.What You'll BringRegistered Nurse with valid NMC RegistrationEducated to/working towards/operating at Degree LevelPost graduate expertise within speciality / area of practice that demonstrates the required breadth of knowledge required to lead safety, effectively and efficiently.Comprehensive knowledge of clinical guidelines and standards within the speciality / area of practice.What We OfferAs a valued employee of NHS Lanarkshire, you can enjoy an extensive range of benefits including:Annual Leave - 35 days including public holidaysGenerous NHS pension schemeAnnual incremental salary progressionPaid sick leave increasing with length of serviceNHS discounts and more.NHS Lanarkshire is dedicated to building a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed based on their skills, knowledge, and talent - regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or care experience* or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.Care experienced applicants include those who have lived with foster parents, kinship carers, or in residential/secure children's settings.For informal discussion, please contact Paula Thomson, Senior Charge Nurse/Team Leader on ****** If you have any questions about the recruitment process or require support with your application, contact Marion Bisset Recruitment Administrator on ******
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