Pre-Assessment Nurse

About Tyneside Surgical Services

Tyneside Surgical Services is an independent provider who treats a wide range of specialities. Established in 2007, the company has continued to grow and has its own day case facility within the Team Valley site in Gateshead. The facility comprises a surgical day case unit, endoscopy, outpatient clinic facilities, as well as on-site MRI and ultrasound scanning.

We are seeking a highly motivated and dynamic individual with excellent communication skills to assist in continuing to develop our facility. This is an exciting new role and will suit an enthusiastic, flexible and motivated individual.

The Pre-Assessment Nurse will be responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centred pre-operative assessment and preparation for patients undergoing surgical day case procedures and endoscopy procedures at Tyneside Surgical Services. The post holder will work closely with consultants, anaesthetic colleagues, theatre staff, administrative teams and other healthcare professionals to ensure patients are appropriately assessed, optimised and prepared for surgery.

The role will contribute to the safe and efficient patient pathway from referral through to admission, ensuring relevant clinical information is identified, documented and escalated appropriately.

Tyneside Surgical Services is an independent provider who treats a wide range of specialities. Established in 2007, the company has continued to grow and has its own day case facility within the Team Valley site in Gateshead. The facility comprises a surgical day case unit, endoscopy, outpatient clinic facilities, as well as on-site MRI and ultrasound scanning.

Job Purpose

The Pre-Assessment Nurse will be responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centred pre-operative assessment and preparation for patients undergoing surgical day case procedures and endoscopy procedures at Tyneside Surgical Services. The post holder will work closely with consultants, anaesthetic colleagues, theatre staff, administrative teams and other healthcare professionals to ensure patients are appropriately assessed, optimised and prepared for surgery.

The role will contribute to the safe and efficient patient pathway from referral through to admission, ensuring relevant clinical information is identified, documented and escalated appropriately.

• Undertake comprehensive pre-operative and endoscopy nursing assessments in accordance with local policies, procedures and agreed clinical pathways.
• Review patients' medical, surgical and medication history, including allergies, previous anaesthetic history and relevant comorbidities.
• Identify potential clinical risks that may affect suitability for surgery or anaesthesia and escalated concerns appropriately.
• Assess patients' physical, psychological and social needs in preparation for surgery and endoscopy procedures
• Dispense bowel preparation in accordance with Patient Group Directions (PGDs)
• Ensure appropriate investigations, observations, screening and clinical information are available and reviewed in accordance with the patient's procedure and pathway.
• Identify patients requiring further clinical review, optimisation, additional investigations or anaesthetic assessment.
• Liaise with consultants, anaesthetists, GPs, specialist teams and other healthcare professionals where required.
• Provide patients with clear information regarding their procedure, preparation, fasting, medication management, admission and discharge arrangements, within the nurse's scope of practice.
• Support patients to understand their individual care pathway and provide appropriate health education and advice.
• Ensure accurate, contemporaneous and confidential documentation within the patient record.
• Undertake and document appropriate observations and clinical assessments.
• Contribute to safe discharge planning and identify any post-operative support requirements where relevant.
• Maintain effective communication with the wider multidisciplinary team to support a safe and efficient patient journey.
• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement, governance activities and service development.
• Comply with infection prevention and control requirements and maintain high standards of cleanliness and aseptic practice where applicable.
• Maintain knowledge of current clinical guidance and relevant professional standards.
• Work within the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code and the individual's…