Staff Nurse Pre Assessment
The closing date is 13 October 2025
The post holder is responsible for pre-operative nursing and medical assessment of patients being prepared for a variety of surgical procedures. They will provide a comprehensive nursing and medical assessment, ensuring that all necessary investigations and results are collated prior to the patient's admission. Liaise with Anaesthetist/ Surgeons regarding potential medical problems and issues regarding surgery. The role will also include appropriate onward referral to primary and secondary care providers to ensure pre-operative health is optimised. Act as the co-ordinator of care until the patient is admitted for surgery.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will adhere to NMC Code of Practice at all times and ensure ward compliance with and application of hospital policies and procedures.
Assist in the development, implementation and monitoring of Governance systems in the ward/department relating to Risk Management, Health and Safety and Controls Assurance. The Post holder, will undertake autonomous working in completing face to face and telephone pre assessments.
Learning of triage clinics will also be expected after one year of working within the department.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Job responsibilities
The post holder will adhere to NMC Code of Practice at all times and ensure ward compliance with and application of hospital policies and procedures.
The post holder is responsible for pre-operative nursing and medical assessment of patients being prepared for a variety of surgical procedures. They will provide a comprehensive nursing and medical assessment, ensuring that all necessary investigations and results are collated prior to the patients admission. Liaise with Anaesthetist/ Surgeons regarding potential medical problems and issues regarding surgery. The role will also include appropriate onward referral to primary and secondary care providers to ensure pre-operative health is optimised. Act as the co-ordinator of care until the patient is admitted for surgery.
Being able to take observations, phlebotomy skills, ECG and spirometry.
Good communication skills, liase with MDT from other departments.
To ensure trust values are adhered too at all times.
Person Specification
One year post qualified
* 1 year experience
* Pre Assessment Experience
* Must be able to use different softwares with ease
* Access to MSE systems
Must have NMC pin number
* registered with NMC
* Theatre / Recovery experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
£31,049 a yearPer Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
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