Pre-Assessment Nurse

The Methodist Church in Britain; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Generous annual leave

Funded mandatory training

Opportunities for professional开发

NMC registration reimbursement (policy

Free onsite parking

Employee wellbeing support

Paid 30-minute break

Job summary

One Health Group is seeking a Pre-Assessment Nurse for its Elective Surgery Hub. You will undertake comprehensive pre-operative assessments for patients booked for hip, knee and spinal surgery, collaborating with the Clinical Lead and surgical and anaesthetic colleagues.

The role requires NMC registration and at least two years' acute surgical experience, with a planned start date of 1 April 2027. You will assist in patient optimisation, readiness for admission and surgery, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Current NMC registration as a Registered Nurse.
• At least two years' post-registration experience in an acute surgical environment.
• Experience in pre-operative assessment or a pre-assessment service.
• Experience caring for patients undergoing major orthopaedic and spinal surgery.
• Experience completing VTE, falls and infection risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• 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 investigations are completed (blood tests, ECGs, screening).
• Complete VTE, falls and infection risk assessments.
• Provide patients with information and education on their surgical pathway.
• Support patients undergoing hip, knee and spinal procedures.
• Complete pre-operative documentation accurately and efficiently.
• Promote patient safety and readiness for admission and surgery.
• Participate in clinical audit and quality improvement activities.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Holistic assessment

Excellent communication

Independent working

Multidisciplinary teamwork

ASA/ERAS knowledge

Medication management

Consent processes

Education

NMC Registered Nurse

Job description

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