Job summary
Pre-Assessment Nurse is responsible for providing a comprehensive pre-operative assessment service for patients undergoing elective surgery. The post holder will work within the multidisciplinary team to ensure patients are clinically, physically, and psychologically prepared for their planned procedure, identifying and addressing any issues that may delay surgery or impact patient outcomes utilising the e-POA application called Lifebox.
Main duties of the job
The role involves undertaking detailed assessments, reviewing medical histories, requesting and interpreting relevant investigations within competency, and ensuring patients receive appropriate information and support throughout their surgical journey. The Pre-Assessment Nurse will liaise closely with surgeons, anaesthetists, specialty teams, and administrative staff to facilitate timely patient optimisation and readiness for admission.
About us
The trust advocates the ICARE values. As such, the post is established to support increased surgical activity across the Surgery division and to enhance capacity within the Pre-Assessment Unit. The successful candidate will contribute to reducing patient backlogs, improving patient flow, supporting elective recovery targets, and maintaining high standards of patient safety and experience that the Whittington trust supports.
Job responsibilities
Pre-Assessment Nurse is responsible for providing a comprehensive pre-operative assessment service for patients undergoing elective surgery. The post holder will work within the multidisciplinary team to ensure patients are clinically, physically, and psychologically prepared for their planned procedure, identifying and addressing any issues that may delay surgery or impact patient outcomes utilising the e-POA application called Lifebox.
The role involves undertaking detailed assessments, reviewing medical histories, requesting and interpreting relevant investigations within competency, and ensuring patients receive appropriate information and support throughout their surgical journey. The Pre-Assessment Nurse will liaise closely with surgeons, anaesthetists, specialty teams, and administrative staff to facilitate timely patient optimisation and readiness for admission.
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with NMC as Registered Nurse
- Surgical Nursing experience
- Physical assessment course
Desirable
- Teaching qualification
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Well-developed communication skills, verbal and written.
- Strong IT skills, ability to use multiple online platforms
- Phlebotomy skills.
- Knowledge of admission and discharge planning
- Sound organisational skills.
- Can meet deadlines.
- Able to prioritise own workload.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Up to date on Nursing and Pre-operative assessment practice.
- Good knowledge of A & P
- Knowledge of admission and discharge planning
- Understanding of Equality and Diversity and how to apply it to self and others
- Understanding of NMC Code Of Practice and requirements of it for own practice and behaviour
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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Pre-Assessment Nurse Archway, London employer: Meeveem Limited
Meeveem Limited is an excellent employer for general practitioners, offering a supportive and flexible work environment that prioritises professional growth and work-life balance. With full indemnity cover, NHS Pension, and generous leave, our team members enjoy a culture of collaboration and continuous development across our two sites, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
