Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Staff nurse - St Andrews plastic surgery pre-assessment clinic

The closing date is 01 July 2025

Job summary

Here is an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a staff nurse.

You will be a dynamic member of the team responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating holistic, high quality and individualised care which respects patients personal dignity and beliefs whilst maintaining a safe environment for staff and patient in the pre assessment unit.

If this interest you apply now.

Main duties of the job

Ensure surgical patients are prepared physically and psychologically for surgery and understand the purpose of their operation and are ready to proceed

Collaborate with members of the multi disciplinary team within and outside of the trust

maintain skills in comprehensive individualised anaesthetic assessment, escalating concerns when necessary and continue to maintain a progressive attitude towards the patient care

ensure implementation of workplace policies and procedures

being involved in research and audit relevant to the field of pre assessment

provide clinical advise and support to staff and patients within own level of competence

access, plan, implement and evaluate holistic high duality and individualised care which respects patients personal dignity and beliefs

maintain a safe working environment for patients, visitors and staff

maintain and promote effective communication within the care team and with colleagues patients relatives and visitors

maintain a professional profile and develop skills, knowledge and competencies adhering to the NMC code of professional conduct and trust policies and procedures.

About us

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.

Details

Date posted

24 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 a year per annum( pro rata for part time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-B&P-BR-3261

Job locations

Broomfield

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET


Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details on this role please refer to the attached job description.

We look forward for your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details on this role please refer to the attached job description.

We look forward for your application.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • NMC registration

Desirable

  • Plastic surgery experience

Essential

Essential

  • NHS health care experience

Desirable

  • Pre assessment experience
Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • NMC registration

Desirable

  • Plastic surgery experience

Essential

Essential

  • NHS health care experience

Desirable

  • Pre assessment experience

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

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

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broomfield

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET


Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broomfield

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET


Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Sister

Louise Neal

louise.neal7@nhs.net

03004436393

Details

Date posted

24 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 a year per annum( pro rata for part time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-B&P-BR-3261

Job locations

Broomfield

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET


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