Orthopaedic Pre-Assessment Nurse | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust; Braintree; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a dynamic band 6 Orthopaedic Pre-assessment nurse to join their innovative team. This role involves conducting comprehensive pre-operative assessments for patients undergoing orthopedic procedures and developing individualised care plans. The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical expertise, decision-making skills, and be able to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure patient safety and readiness for surgery.

Qualifications

• Experience in orthopedic nursing and pre-operative care.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Skills in developing individualised care plans.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-operative assessments for orthopedic surgery patients.
• Collaborate within the Orthopedic Liaison team.
• Maintain accurate documentation and promote patient safety.
• Educate patients about their surgical journey and care plans.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical assessment

Communication

Decision-making

Education

Registered Nurse (NMC registered)

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 patient throughout pre-operative process. Our nurse led team deliver ore-operative assessment to Orthopaedics patients and works closely with anesthetics and consultants.

This post may be offered as Band 5 development role for suitable candidates who 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.

The key components of this role englobes carrying out comprehensive pre-operative assessments for patients undergoing orthopaedic procedures.

You will need to 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 adjustment, enhanced recovery programs and fasting instructions.

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.

Responsibilities

• To work within Orthopedic Liaison team (STORM and Orthopedic Pre-assessment) in a variety of roles, such as Preoperative assessment.
• To assess elective orthopedic surgery patients for fitness for surgery and refer to other agencies or medical teams as appropriate. To carry out medical clerking of the pre-operative patients and to carry out nutritional assessment.
• Work within a tea of staff responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating holistic, high quality and individualized care which respects patient personal dignity and beliefs.
• Ensure all documentation is complete and accurate and that information is stored and maintained appropriately.
• 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 and maintain effective communication within the service/ multidisciplinary team, colleagues, patients, relatives, visitors and between other departments.
• Collaborate with members of the multi-disciplinary 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 that 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 Trust Policies and Procedures.

This advert closes on Wednesday 1 Oct 2025