Band 6 Pre-Assessment NurseinShrewsburyinShrewsburyPUBLISHED MON 17 MAR 2025
In this role, you will not only assess patients’ suitability for surgery but also take a proactive approach in addressing both their medical and psychological needs. Your strong communication skills will be essential as you explain the pre-operative process, provide reassurance, and coordinate with other healthcare professionals to optimise patient care. We value creativity and enthusiasm, and as a role model within our team, you’ll have the opportunity to inspire and develop fellow staff. If you are ready to contribute your skills and passion to a role that truly matters, we’d love to hear from you. Join us in creating a compassionate environment for patients every step of the way.
We are looking to recruit a dynamic nurse with excellent clinical nursing skills, to deliver a high quality service to patients attending the pre-operative assessment unit. We are looking for a nurse who has vision and passion to work within our nursing team to provide the best possible care for our patients. The successful applicant will be a motivated and enthusiastic individual with significant post-registration clinical experience within the area of pre-operative assessment or equivalent general adult surgical experience. Applicants will need to have a clear understanding of nursing quality and be able to assure excellence in clinical care. Applicants must have the relevant experience and knowledge of care delivery appropriate to this patient group, be creative, enthusiastic, motivated and have excellent communication skills. The post holder will be expected to act as a role model and contribute to the development and training needs of staff within the department. The ability to work collaboratively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team is essential, together with excellent communication skills.
Assess patients suitability and fitness for surgery and anaesthesia using agreed protocols
To take a targeted history of the patient including airway assessment.
Conduct assessment of both the medical and psychological status of elective surgical patients.
To order and perform diagnostic tests within set protocols and working to agreed actions where abnormalities are discovered.
To ensure all test results are available for day of surgery
To recognize the significance of any observation made and use them to highlight situations which may be detrimental to the health and well being of the patient.
Refer patients who fall outside the agreed criteria to an anaesthetist, who may then make further referrals
Refer patient back to primary care or another healthcare professional to optimize the patients' medical condition, according to local guidelines.
To provide information about the pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative process, ensuring the patient has an understanding of the proposed procedure and any specific preoperative instructions
To identify any special requirements needed to facilitate prompt discharge
To communicate effectively and liaise with all members of the multidisciplinary team and primary care team as appropriate.
To comply at all times with the NMC code of conduct.
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