Pre-Assessment Nurse

You will be a Registered Nurse who is passionate about delivering excellent patient care and supporting patients through their elective surgical journey.

You will have

Current NMC registration. Experience working within an acute surgical environment. Experience in pre-operative assessment or surgical nursing. Experience caring for patients undergoing major orthopaedic surgery including: Total hip replacement. Total knee replacement. Revision arthroplasty where clinically appropriate. Experience or knowledge of spinal surgery including: Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF). Cervical decompression. Lumbar decompression. Lumbar discectomy. Spinal fusion procedures. Ability to assess patients holistically and identify clinical risks. Excellent communication and patient education skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. You will have knowledge and understanding of: Pre-operative assessment pathways. Elective orthopaedic and spinal surgical pathways. ASA classification and patient suitability assessment. Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) principles. Medication assessment and peri-operative medication management. VTE risk assessment and prevention. Infection prevention screening requirements. Blood investigation and ECG requirements. Consent processes and patient information. Recognition and escalation of clinical concerns. Clinical documentation standards. Patient-centred care and shared decision-making.

Desirable

Immediate Life Support (ILS) qualification. Experience within an elective orthopaedic or spinal pre-assessment service. Experience contributing to clinical audits and quality improvement. Experience supporting service development. What We Offer At OHG PLC Elective Surgery Hub, you will receive: Competitive salary. Supportive and friendly team. Modern purpose-built elective surgical environment. Opportunities for professional development. Funded mandatory training. NMC registration reimbursement (subject to policy). Company pension. Generous annual leave. Free onsite parking. Employee wellbeing support. Paid 30-minute break. Apply Today If you are an experienced Pre-Assessment Nurse looking for the opportunity to be part of a new specialist orthopaedic and spinal surgical service, we would welcome your application. For further information or an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact: rachel.benton@onehealth.co.uk