Pre-Assessment Nurse

One Health Group Plc; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company pension

Generous annual leave

Free onsite parking

NMC registration reimbursement

Job summary

One Health Group invites an experienced Pre-Assessment Nurse to join our specialist elective surgical team in Scunthorpe.

You will deliver high-quality pre-operative assessment and preparation for patients undergoing elective orthopaedic and spinal procedures, working closely with the Clinical Lead Pre-Assessment, surgeons, anaesthetic teams, and the broader MDT to ensure safe patient selection and optimisation before surgery.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with NMC registration and UK eligibility.
• Minimum 2 years’ post-registration experience in acute surgical environment.
• Experience in pre-operative assessment or pre-assessment services.

Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive pre-operative assessments for elective surgery.
• Review medical history, medications, allergies and previous anaesthetic history.
• Identify risks and escalate concerns as needed.
• Support patient optimisation before surgery.
• Coordinate investigations (blood tests, ECGs, screening).
• Complete pre-operative documentation accurately and efficiently.
• Educate patients about their surgical pathway and consent process.
• Support patients undergoing orthopaedic and spinal procedures.
• Perform risk assessments (VTE, falls, infection) and document findings.
• Promote patient safety and readiness for admission and surgery.
• Participate in audits and quality improvement activities.

Skills

Pre-operative assessment

Acute surgical care

VTE risk assessment

Infection risk assessment

Communication

Team collaboration

Patient education

Education

NMC Registered Nurse

Tools

ECG interpretation

Job description

Job summary

Planned Start Date: 01 April 2027

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Pre-Assessment Nurse to join our specialist elective surgical team.

The successful candidate will provide high-quality pre-operative assessment and preparation for patients undergoing elective orthopaedic and spinal procedures.

Working closely with the Clinical Lead Pre-Assessment, surgeons, anaesthetic teams, nursing colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will support safe patient selection, optimisation and preparation before surgery.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a new specialist surgical service and contribute to developing excellent standards of pre-operative care.

Main duties of the job

• Undertake comprehensive pre-operative assessments for patients undergoing elective surgery.
• Review medical history, medications, allergies and previous anaesthetic history.
• Identify potential risks and escalates concerns appropriately.
• Support patient optimisation before surgery.
• Ensure appropriate investigations are completed, including: Blood tests; ECGs; Screening investigations where required.
• Complete pre-operative documentation accurately and efficiently.
• Provide patients with information and education regarding their surgical pathway.
• Support patients undergoing: Total hip replacement; Total knee replacement; Revision arthroplasty where clinically appropriate; Spinal procedures including ACDF, decompression and fusion surgery.
• Complete relevant risk assessments including: VTE assessment; Falls risk assessment; Infection risk assessment.
• Promote patient safety and ensure readiness for admission and surgery.
• Participate in clinical audits and quality improvement activities.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team.

About us

One Health Group was established in Sheffield in 2004 and has steadily and successfully grown to become a significant healthcare provider in the region. Commissioned by the NHS, we provide services for patients referred for Orthopaedics, General Surgery, Spine, Urology and Gynaecology and with clinics located in over 30 locations across Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire and Lincolnshire, we bring healthcare closer to where people live. We are committed to clinical excellence, and our mission is to provide innovative, high quality medical and clinical services for our patients, optimising outcomes so they can quickly continue healthy lives.

The One Health Group PLC Elective Surgery Hub is a specialist purpose-built elective surgical facility providing high-quality care for patients undergoing major orthopaedic and spinal procedures.

Our service includes:

• One modern operating theatre.
• Three-bay recovery unit.
• Twelve inpatient bedrooms.
• Dedicated pre-assessment and outpatient facilities.

We specialise in elective surgery including:

• Total hip and knee replacement.
• Revision arthroplasty
• Spinal procedures including: Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF), Cervical/Lumbar decompression, Lumbar discectomy, Spinal fusions

Job responsibilities

You will be a Registered Nurse who is passionate about delivering excellent patient care and supporting patients through their elective surgical journey.

You will have:

• Current NMC registration.
• Experience working within an acute surgical environment.
• Experience in pre-operative assessment or surgical nursing.
• Experience caring for patients undergoing major orthopaedic surgery including: Total hip replacement; Total knee replacement; Revision arthroplasty where clinically appropriate.
• Experience or knowledge of spinal surgery including: Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF); Cervical decompression; Lumbar decompression; Lumbar discectomy; Spinal fusion procedures.
• 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.

You will have knowledge and understanding of:

• Pre-operative assessment pathways.
• Elective orthopaedic and spinal surgical pathways.
• ASA classification and patient suitability assessment.
• Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) principles.
• Medication assessment and peri-operative medication management.
• VTE risk assessment and prevention.
• Infection prevention screening requirements.
• Blood investigation and ECG requirements.
• Consent processes and patient information.
• Recognition and escalation of clinical concerns.
• Clinical documentation standards.
• Patient-centred care and shared decision-making.

Desirable

• Immediate Life Support (ILS) qualification.
• Experience within an elective orthopaedic or spinal pre-assessment service.
• Experience contributing to clinical audits and quality improvement.
• Experience supporting service development.

What We Offer

At OHG PLC Elective Surgery Hub, you will receive:

• Competitive salary.
• Supportive and friendly team.
• Modern purpose-built elective surgical environment.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Funded mandatory training.
• NMC registration reimbursement (subject to policy).
• Company pension.
• Generous annual leave.
• Free onsite parking.
• Employee wellbeing support.
• Paid 30-minute break.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Currently registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a Registered Nurse.

Experience

Essential

• At least 2 years' post-registration experience working within an acute surgical environment.
• At least 1 year's experience undertaking pre-operative assessments or working within a pre-assessment service.
• Experience caring for patients undergoing major orthopaedic and spinal procedures, including total hip replacements, total knee replacements, and spinal surgery.
• Experience independently completing clinical risk assessments, including VTE, falls, and infection risk assessments.
• Experience interpreting or reviewing pre-operative investigations, including blood tests and ECGs.
• Able to work the contracted hours required for this role.
• Able to reliably travel to and work from the Elective Surgery Hub in Scunthorpe for all scheduled shifts.
• Legal right to work in the UK.
• Able to provide satisfactory employment references and complete the required pre-employment checks, including a DBS check.

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.

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name: One Health Group

Address: One Health Group PLC, Warren Road, Scunthorpe, DN15 6XH, United Kingdom

Employer's website: https://onehealth.co.uk/

Contact: Rachel Benton, Service Delivery Lead, [e-mail]

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. One Health Group's privacy notice is available on request.