This Pre-Assessment Nurse post sits in the specialist elective surgical team at One Health Group's new Elective Surgery Hub. The role centres on pre-operative assessment, optimisation and preparation for patients booked for hip, knee and spinal surgery, working with the Clinical Lead and surgical and anaesthetic colleagues. The purpose-built facility has one theatre, a recovery unit and twelve inpatient beds. Current NMC registration and at least two years' acute surgical experience are required, with a planned start date of 1 April 2027.
What the job involves
- Undertake comprehensive pre-operative assessments for elective surgery patients
- Review medical history, medications, allergies and previous anaesthetic history
- Identify potential risks and elevate concerns appropriately
- Support patient optimisation before surgery
- Ensure appropriate investigations are completed, including blood tests, ECGs and screening where required
- Complete VTE, falls and infection risk assessments
- Provide patients with information and education on their surgical pathway
- Support patients undergoing total hip replacement, total knee replacement, revision arthroplasty and spinal procedures
- Complete pre-operative documentation accurately and efficiently
- Promote patient safety and readiness for admission and surgery
- Take part in clinical audit and quality improvement activities
- Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team
What’s required
Registration & licences
- Current NMC registration as a Registered Nurse
Experience
- At least 2 years' post-registration experience in an acute surgical environment
- At least 1 year's experience in pre-operative assessment or a pre-assessment service
- Experience caring for patients undergoing major orthopaedic and spinal surgery
- Experience independently completing VTE, falls and infection risk assessments
- Experience interpreting pre-operative blood tests and ECGs
Skills & knowledge
- Ability to assess patients holistically and identify clinical risks
- Excellent communication and patient education skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Knowledge of pre-operative pathways, ASA classification and ERAS principles
- Knowledge of medication assessment and peri-operative medication management
- Knowledge of consent processes and clinical documentation standards
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
- Legal right to work in the UK
- Satisfactory employment references and pre-employment checks
Other
- Able to work the contracted hours required
Nice to have
- Immediate Life Support (ILS) qualification
- Experience in an elective orthopaedic or spinal pre-assessment service
- Experience contributing to clinical audit and quality improvement
- Experience supporting service development
What’s offered
- Company pension
- Generous annual leave
- Funded mandatory training
- Opportunities for professional development
- NMC registration reimbursement (subject to policy)
- Free onsite parking
- Employee wellbeing support
- Paid 30-minute break
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The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
