Registered Nurse - Pre-Assessment Unit in Colchester inColchester PUBLISHED TUE 10 JUN 2025 Jump to job information section

Band 5: £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum PERMANENT

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust rtJAvqDD

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Registered Nurse to join our dynamic team in the Pre-Operative Assessment Unit at Colchester Hospital. We are looking for a nurse with previous surgical experience.

Our nurse led team deliver pre-operative assessment to patients who will be undergoing a range of procedures within the specialties of Urology, General Surgery, Upper GI, ENT, Vascular, Oral, Gynaecology, Orthopaedic and Breast surgery.

Working closely with anaesthetic colleagues and surgeons, we are a forward thinking, innovative team who relish a challenge and who are responsive to the needs of the service and the requirements of our patients.

Training and support in order to reach the competence required to deliver your assessments autonomously will be given and there will be opportunities to develop your clinical skills to enhance your patient care.

Currently the unit is open 07.00 - 18:00 Monday to Friday.

Key components of the role of the pre-operative assessment nurse are preparing the patient, and those close to them, for their forthcoming surgery, physically, psychologically and through education. Thorough assessment and appropriate actions are key to highlighting and minimising operative risk, and delivering safe outcomes, through careful pathway planning.

In this role you will be expected to physically examine the cardiovascular and respiratory systems in defined patients, so experience in this area would be a real asset.

You will be a motivated individual who ideally should have current or recent experience in acute surgical pathways, although assessing acutely ill medical patients could also be just as useful.

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To work as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the UK, you will need a combination of clinical skills, interpersonal abilities, and knowledge. Here are some essential skills and qualifications:

Core Skills:

1. Clinical Competence: Proficiency in patient care skills, including administering medication, wound care, life support, and monitoring vital signs.

2. Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with patients, their families, and other healthcare professionals. This includes listening, explaining medical procedures, and providing emotional support.

3. Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving: The ability to assess situations quickly, analyze patient needs, and make informed decisions on patient care.

4. Empathy and Compassion: Being empathetic and compassionate towards patients, understanding their needs, and providing emotional support during difficult times.

5. Teamwork and Collaboration: Ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team, understanding the roles of other healthcare professionals and contributing effectively to patient care.

6. Time Management and Organizational Skills: Skills to prioritize tasks, manage time efficiently, and handle multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

7. Attention to Detail: Precision in following medical instructions, documenting patient information, and observing changes in patient conditions.

8. Adaptability: Willingness to adjust to different situations, work environments, and patient needs.

Qualifications:

1. Nursing Degree: A bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited institution. This can be either through a three-year undergraduate nursing program or a pre-registration nursing program.

2. Registration with the NMC: After completing your nursing degree, you must register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) in the UK to practice as a nurse.

3. Specialization (optional): While not mandatory, additional training or courses for specialization in areas such as pediatrics, mental health, or critical care can be beneficial and may enhance job prospects.

4. Continuing Professional Development (CPD): Commitment to ongoing learning and development through courses, workshops, and clinical updates to maintain skills and knowledge.

Additional Skills:

1. Leadership Skills: For those in senior or managerial roles, leadership skills become more important.

2. Cultural Competency: Understanding and respecting diverse cultural backgrounds to provide inclusive patient care.

3. IT Skills: Familiarity with healthcare technologies and electronic patient records.

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East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust rtJAvqDD

Job description

About us For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

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Benefits

About us
For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.