Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Staff Nurse Pre Assessment

The closing date is 13 October 2025

Job summary

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.

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

08 October 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-TAC-BR-6182

Job locations

Southend Hospital

Prittle well Chase

Westcliff on Sea

SS0 0RY


Job description

Job 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 patients 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.

Job description

Job 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 patients 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

  • 1 year experience

Desirable

  • Pre Assessment Experience

IT skills

Essential

  • Must be able to use different softwares with ease

Desirable

  • Access to MSE systems

Must have NMC pin number

Essential

  • registered with NMC

Desirable

  • Theatre / Recovery experience
Person Specification

One year post qualified

Essential

  • 1 year experience

Desirable

  • Pre Assessment Experience

IT skills

Essential

  • Must be able to use different softwares with ease

Desirable

  • Access to MSE systems

Must have NMC pin number

Essential

  • registered with NMC

Desirable

  • Theatre / Recovery 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

Southend Hospital

Prittle well Chase

Westcliff on Sea

SS0 0RY


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

Southend Hospital

Prittle well Chase

Westcliff on Sea

SS0 0RY


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Nurse Manager

Olwen Wilson

olwen.wilson2@nhs.net

03004530209

Details

Date posted

08 October 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-TAC-BR-6182

Job locations

Southend Hospital

Prittle well Chase

Westcliff on Sea

SS0 0RY


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