Job summary
- Main area
- Orthopeadics
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job share
- Job ref
- 390-SUR-BR-5157
- Employer
- Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Braintree Community Hospital
- Town
- Braintree
- Salary
- £38,682 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 29/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Orthopaedic Pre-Assessment Nurse Band 6
Band 6
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.
Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.
We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.
Job overview
Are you an experienced , motivated nurse with a passion for high-quality care? We are looking for a dynamic band 6 Orthopaedic Pre-assessment nurse to join our friendly and innovative team.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in ensuring safe and effective care for patients preparing for orthopaedic surgery. You will work as clinical expert, using advanced assessments and decision-making skills to support patient throughout pre-operative process. Our nurse led team deliver ore-operative assessment to Orthopaedics patients and works closely with anesthetics and consultants.
This post may be offered as Band 5 development role for suitable candidates who not yet meet all the criteria for Band 6 position. In this case, we will support with a structured development plan and mentorship, with progression to Band 6 upon completion of agreed competencies and objectives.
Main duties of the job
The key components of this role englobes carrying out comprehensive pre-operative assessments for patients undergoing orthopaedic procedures.
You will need to develop individualised care plans to optimise patients for surgery, identifying and managing pre-operative risks. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safely and timely surgical readiness. Educate patients on their surgical journey, including medication adjustment, enhanced recovery programs and fasting instructions.
Working for our organisation
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- To work within Orthopedic Liaison team (STORM and Orthopedic Pre-assessment) in a variety of roles, such as Preoperative assessment.
- To assess elective orthopedic surgery patients for fitness for surgery and refer to other agencies or medical teams as appropriate. To carry out medical clerking of the pre-operative patients and to carry out nutritional assessment.
- Work within a tea of staff responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating holistic, high quality and individualized care which respects patient personal dignity and beliefs.
- Ensure all documentation is complete and accurate and that information is stored and maintained appropriately.
- Maintain a safe working environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
- Identify and undertake initiatives to improve quality of patient care, developing the service.
- Ensure appropriate communication mechanisms are in place and promote and maintain effective communication within the service/ multidisciplinary team, colleagues, patients, relatives, visitors and between other departments.
- Collaborate with members of the multi-disciplinary team within and outside of Trust.
- Empower patients, provide, and promote health education and advise on prevention of ill health.
- Act as the patient advocate when appropriate and ensure that nursing staff can offer guidance on treatment options to enable the patient to make an informed choice.
- Maintain a professional profile and develop skills, knowledge and competencies adhering to the NMC code of Professional Conduct Trust Policies and Procedures.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse on parts 1 NMC Register with sound clinical knowledge and evidence of continuing professional development.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant relevant orthopaedic experience and/ or completion of the post registration orthopaedic course.
- Significant experience with Elective Orthopaedic pathways.
Desirable criteria
- Diagnostic and Consultation skills
- Previous experience of patient pre-assessments
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Catia Lopes
- Job title
- STORM & Orthopaedic Pre-Assessment Band 7
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01376555975
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