FIXED TERM - 12 MONTHS
The Pre-Assessment Nurse will provide comprehensive nursing assessments for patients preparing for surgery. The post holder will ensure patients are clinically optimised, informed, and supported throughout their pre-operative pathway. You will work closely with patients, consultants, anaesthetists, and the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, effective, and patient-centred care.
Undertake holistic pre-operative nursing assessments and identify potential clinical risks.
- Review patients’ medical history, medications, allergies, and existing health conditions.
- Perform clinical observations and relevant assessments to support patient optimisation.
- Arrange and coordinate investigations including blood tests, ECGs, and other required checks.
- Identify concerns and escalate appropriately to medical teams and specialist services.
- Provide patients with clear information, education, and reassurance regarding their procedure and recovery.
- Support safe surgical pathways by ensuring patients are appropriately prepared for admission.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with Trust policies and professional standards.
- Work collaboratively with surgeons, anaesthetists, GPs, and other healthcare professionals.
- Promote patient safety, infection prevention, and evidence-based practice.
'The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.
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