Orthopaedic Pre-Assessment Nurse

NHS; Braintree; On-site; GBP 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Braintree seeks an experienced Orthopaedic Pre-assessment nurse. This role involves comprehensive assessments and care planning for patients preparing for surgery. Applicants must be a registered nurse with significant orthopaedic experience and a commitment to patient education and collaboration in a multidisciplinary team. Flexible working patterns available.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with evidence of continuing professional development.
• Significant relevant orthopaedic experience required.
• Experience with Elective Orthopaedic pathways is essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out pre-operative assessments for orthopaedic patients.
• Develop individualised care plans based on patient needs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for surgical readiness.
• Educate patients on their surgical journey.
• Maintain a safe working environment.

Skills

Orthopaedic experience

Clinical knowledge

Patient education

Collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse on part 1 of the NMC Register

Orthopaedic course completion

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced, motivated nurse with a passion for high-quality care? We are looking for a dynamic band 6 Orthopaedic Pre-assessment nurse to join our friendly and innovative team.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in ensuring safe and effective care for patients preparing for orthopaedic surgery. You will work as clinical expert, using advanced assessments and decision-making skills to support patients throughout the pre-operative process. Our nurse-led team deliver pre-operative assessment to orthopaedics patients and works closely with anaesthetics and consultants.

This post may be offered as Band 5 development role for suitable candidates who do not yet meet all the criteria for Band 6 position. In this case, we will support with a structured development plan and mentorship, with progression to Band 6 upon completion of agreed competencies and objectives.

Responsibilities

• Carry out comprehensive pre-operative assessments for patients undergoing orthopaedic procedures.
• Develop individualised care plans to optimise patients for surgery, identifying and managing pre-operative risks.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safely and timely surgical readiness.
• Educate patients on their surgical journey, including medication adjustments, enhanced recovery programs and fasting instructions.
• Work within Orthopedic Liaison team (STORM and Orthopedic Pre-assessment) in a variety of roles, such as Preoperative assessment.
• Assess elective orthopedic surgery patients for fitness for surgery and refer to other agencies or medical teams as appropriate. Carry out medical clerking of the pre-operative patients and nutritional assessment.
• Maintain a safe working environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
• Identify and undertake initiatives to improve quality of patient care, developing the service.
• Ensure appropriate communication mechanisms are in place and promote effective communication within the service/ multidisciplinary team, colleagues, patients, relatives, visitors and between other departments.
• Collaborate with members of the multidisciplinary team within and outside of Trust.
• Empower patients, provide, and promote health education and advise on prevention of ill health.
• Act as the patient advocate when appropriate and ensure nursing staff can offer guidance on treatment options to enable the patient to make an informed choice.
• Maintain a professional profile and develop skills, knowledge and competencies adhering to the NMC code of Professional Conduct and Trust Policies and Procedures.

Qualifications and Experience

• Essential: Registered Nurse on part 1 of the NMC Register with sound clinical knowledge and evidence of continuing professional development.
• Essential: Significant relevant orthopaedic experience and/or completion of the post-registration orthopaedic course.
• Essential: Significant experience with Elective Orthopaedic pathways.
• Desirable: Diagnostic and consultation skills.
• Desirable: Previous experience of patient pre-assessments.

Disclosures and Registration

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a disclosure check may be required by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Braintree Community Hospital, Braintree, CM72AL

Pay details: Agenda for Change, Band 6, £38,682 a year per annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Job share