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To this end, NHS Lothian welcomes applications from all sections of society.
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This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/ record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.
The remit of this post is:
To ensure that the ICP and process for all pertinent patients as described in the ERAS ICP is carried out in all surgical specialties.
The post-holder is responsible for formulating and carrying out education for all trained nurses to follow and deliver care in accordance with the ERAS standard
The post-holder is responsible for auditing and reporting on progress of integrating the ERAS standard of care
Responsible for ensuring that there is a system of teaching and supervision for nurses to maintain competence in nursing within ERAS guidelines
Responsible for informing all areas and disciplines of the ERAS Programme
Ensure the highest standard of personalised nursing care is delivered to patients and their families in partnership with all members of the multi disciplinary team.
The individual is expected to motivate staff to provide high standards of care by acting as a role model.
Provide professional and clinical care advice to patients’ carers and multi-disciplinary team.
Contribute to research activities ensuring evidence-based practice in the specialist area.
For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions please contact Shaun Robertson on 0131 242 3479 or email shaun.robertson@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk