Job summary
Surgical Pre-assessment nurse within the pre-assessment department. The main aspect of this role is to carry our pre-assessments for both The Arthur Levin Day Surgery Centre and the Queen Elizabeth hospital.
You will work with all members of the multi professional team practicing and maintaining high standard of clinical care supported by evidence-based practice, participating in all activities of the department to enhance the patients experience and ensuring safety for patients , visitors and staff.
Main duties of the job
As a pre-assessment nurse you will undertake history taking to assess suitability for elective procedures and identify risk factors which would contraindicate fitness for surgery.
You will support the triage of patients notes to determine which pre-assessment clinic is best suited for their needs, reviewing optimisable health conditions and supporting prehabilitation pathways.
You will carry out and request appropriate clinical investigations based on agreed protocols to aid a thorough assessment of the patient prior to elective surgery such as bloods, ECG and MRSA swabbing.
Support the development of pathways as we move towards the implementation of Electronic Patient records.
About us
There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital due to open in 2031/32 and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.
Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.
At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.
We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.
We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Surgical pre-assessment nurse within the pre-assessment department, main aspects of the role to carry out pre-assessments for both The Arthur Levin Day Surgery Centre and Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
To work with all members of the multi professional team practising and maintaining high standard of clinical care supported by evidence-based practice. Participating in all activities of the department to enhance the patients experience and ensuring safety for patients, visitors and staff.
Undertake history taking to assess suitability for elective procedures, and to identify risk factors which would contraindicate fitness for surgery.
Triage patients notes to determine which pre-assessment clinic is best suited for their needs.
Support the development of virtual pre-assessment clinics as we progress the service.
Participate in the prehabilitation and optimisation of patients prior to surgery
Carry out appropriate clinical investigations according to agreed protocols to aid thorough assessment of the patient prior to admission e.g. Bloods, ECG, MRSA swabbing.
Collaborate with the medical and anaesthetic staff to ensure that the patient is medically fit for surgery, to support the reduction of on the day cancellations
Participate in developing joint action plans, protocols and pathways to ensure continuous quality improvement for the service.
Through high quality pre-assessment and organisation, support the Division in meeting their targets relating to cancellation of operations and patient length of stay.
Assist in implementation of the Nursing Strategy ensuring that evidence of integration of the strategy in working practice is available for audit.
Promote a culture where change is embraced and there is commitment to improving the pre assessment service.
Undertake any additional training to be able to carry out a clinical examination after a period of preceptorship.
Using the KSF framework, progress personal and professional knowledge and skills
Job description
Job responsibilities
Surgical pre-assessment nurse within the pre-assessment department, main aspects of the role to carry out pre-assessments for both The Arthur Levin Day Surgery Centre and Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
To work with all members of the multi professional team practising and maintaining high standard of clinical care supported by evidence-based practice. Participating in all activities of the department to enhance the patients experience and ensuring safety for patients, visitors and staff.
Undertake history taking to assess suitability for elective procedures, and to identify risk factors which would contraindicate fitness for surgery.
Triage patients notes to determine which pre-assessment clinic is best suited for their needs.
Support the development of virtual pre-assessment clinics as we progress the service.
Participate in the prehabilitation and optimisation of patients prior to surgery
Carry out appropriate clinical investigations according to agreed protocols to aid thorough assessment of the patient prior to admission e.g. Bloods, ECG, MRSA swabbing.
Collaborate with the medical and anaesthetic staff to ensure that the patient is medically fit for surgery, to support the reduction of on the day cancellations
Participate in developing joint action plans, protocols and pathways to ensure continuous quality improvement for the service.
Through high quality pre-assessment and organisation, support the Division in meeting their targets relating to cancellation of operations and patient length of stay.
Assist in implementation of the Nursing Strategy ensuring that evidence of integration of the strategy in working practice is available for audit.
Promote a culture where change is embraced and there is commitment to improving the pre assessment service.
Undertake any additional training to be able to carry out a clinical examination after a period of preceptorship.
Using the KSF framework, progress personal and professional knowledge and skills
Person Specification
Qualifications/training and professional development
Essential
- Registered Nurse with the NMC
- Degree/Diploma in Nursing or equivalent
Desirable
- Teaching and Assessing qualification
- Undertaken mentorship training
Experience
Essential
- Relevant Post-Registration clinical experience
- Risk Management experience
- Clinical Governance experience
- Infection Prevention and Control experience
Skills, abilities, and knowledge
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to assess and plan patient care from admission to discharge
- Ability to use IT to support clinical practice
- Effective team worker
Person Specification
Qualifications/training and professional development
Essential
- Registered Nurse with the NMC
- Degree/Diploma in Nursing or equivalent
Desirable
- Teaching and Assessing qualification
- Undertaken mentorship training
Experience
Essential
- Relevant Post-Registration clinical experience
- Risk Management experience
- Clinical Governance experience
- Infection Prevention and Control experience
Skills, abilities, and knowledge
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to assess and plan patient care from admission to discharge
- Ability to use IT to support clinical practice
- Effective team worker
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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