Lincolnshire Pre Assessment Nurses, HCA’s & SDL’s

Job Opportunity: Pre Assessment Nurses – Weekend service Lincolnshire

Service Type:
Pre Assessment nursing

Contract Details:

• Start Date: immediate.
• Contract Length 6 weeks
• Working Days: Saturdays & Sundays & 2 midweek days

Key Responsibilities:

Job Title: Pre-Assessment Nurse

Reports To: Senior Nurse/Clinical Lead

Job Summary:

Pre-Assessment Nurse

Key Responsibilities:

1. Conducting Pre-Operative Assessments:

• Collaborate with Senior Decision Leaders (SDL) to complete pre-operative assessments (POA) for patients. have already flagged that’s not what SDL means for us –
• Collect detailed medical histories, assess clinical observations, and identify potential risks for surgery.
• Ensure assessments align with surgical specialties such as ENT, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, and Urology.

1. Supporting Surgical Pathways:

• Review patients scheduled for ENT, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, and Urology procedures to ensure they are medically optimized.
• Identify and manage conditions requiring further investigations or specialist input prior to surgery.
• Escalate any findings that might impact surgical plans to appropriate healthcare providers.

1. Diagnostic Testing and Coordination:

• Conduct and coordinate necessary diagnostic tests, including blood work, ECGs, and swabs.
• Ensure test results are available for review, recorded accurately, and communicated to the surgical team.

1. Patient Education and Preparation:

• Provide patients with clear instructions regarding surgical preparation, such as fasting, medication adjustments, and day-of-surgery protocols.
• Offer guidance tailored to the specific requirements of ENT, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, and Urology procedures.

1. Documentation and Compliance:

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient assessments, test results, and care plans.
• Ensure compliance with national guidelines, hospital policies, and infection control standards.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse qualification with current NMC registration.

Skills and Experience:

• Pre assessment
• Familiarity with ENT, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, or Urology pathways.
• Proficiency in performing and interpreting diagnostic tests.
• Strong communication and patient education skills.

Environment:

• Pre Assessment.
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to optimize surgical outcomes.

This role is integral to ensuring patient safety, preparedness, and positive surgical outcomes across multiple specialties.