Staff Nurse - St Andrews Plastic Surgery Pre-Assessment Clinic
The closing date is 03 February 2026
Job summary
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Staff Nurse.
As a key member of our Pre-Assessment Unit, you will play an essential role in delivering safe, high-quality and person-centred care. You will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating holistic and individualised nursing care, ensuring that every patient is treated with dignity, compassion and respect.
We are looking for a motivated and dynamic nurse who is committed to maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff, while contributing to a supportive and forward-thinking team.
If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference and ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from 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
Be 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
20 January 2026
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-3412
Job locations
Broomfield
Court Road
Chelmsford
CM1 7ET
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Broomfield
Court Road
Chelmsford
CM1 7ET
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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