Job summary
- Main area
- Pre Assessment Nurse
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Occcassional weekend work, 9.5 hour days, options to work til 19:00 and later)
- Job ref
- 390-TAC-BR-6182
- Employer
- Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Southend Hospital
- Town
- Westcliff on Sea
- Salary
- £31,049 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 13/10/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Staff Nurse Pre Assessment
Band 5
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.
Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.
We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.
Job overview
The post holder is responsible for pre-operative nursing and medical assessment of patients being prepared for a variety of surgical procedures. They will provide a comprehensive nursing and medical assessment, ensuring that all necessary investigations and results are collated prior to the patient’s admission. Liaise with Anaesthetist/ Surgeons regarding potential medical problems and issues regarding surgery. The role will also include appropriate onward referral to primary and secondary care providers to ensure pre-operative health is optimised. Act as the co-ordinator of care until the patient is admitted for surgery.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will adhere to NMC Code of Practice at all times and ensure ward compliance with and application of hospital policies and procedures.
Assist in the development, implementation and monitoring of Governance systems in the ward/department relating to Risk Management, Health and Safety and Controls Assurance. The Post holder, will undertake autonomous working in completing face to face and telephone pre assessments.
Learning of triage clinics will also be expected after one year of working within the department.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder will adhere to NMC Code of Practice at all times and ensure ward compliance with and application of hospital policies and procedures.
The post holder is responsible for pre-operative nursing and medical assessment of patients being prepared for a variety of surgical procedures. They will provide a comprehensive nursing and medical assessment, ensuring that all necessary investigations and results are collated prior to the patient’s admission. Liaise with Anaesthetist/ Surgeons regarding potential medical problems and issues regarding surgery. The role will also include appropriate onward referral to primary and secondary care providers to ensure pre-operative health is optimised. Act as the co-ordinator of care until the patient is admitted for surgery.
Being able to take observations, phlebotomy skills, ECG and spirometry.
Good communication skills, liase with MDT from other departments.
To ensure trust values are adhered too at all times.
Person specification
One year post qualified
Essential criteria
- 1 year experience
Desirable criteria
- Pre Assessment Experience
IT skills
Essential criteria
- Must be able to use different softwares with ease
Desirable criteria
- Access to MSE systems
Must have NMC pin number
Essential criteria
- registered with NMC
Desirable criteria
- Theatre / Recovery experience
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Olwen Wilson
- Job title
- Lead Nurse Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03004530209
- Additional information
Pre Assessment Clinic
Outpatients department
Southend Hospital
Prittle well Chase
Westcliff On Sea
SS0 0RY
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