Pre-Assessment Nurse

We are an award winning organisation providing care at two main hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—and a number of community-based services across London, such as sexual health and HIV clinics.

With 6,700 members of staff, we are proud to care for a diverse population of one million people. We are committed to ensuring that our workforce is just as diverse with a strong mix of skills and abilities.

Our staff are at the very heart of our organisation and we recognise the valuable contribution that each and every person working at the Trust makes. One of our Trust priorities is to be an employer of choice—a place where people want to start their career and to grow with us through continued education, professional development and support .

Work collaboratively with the Lead Nurse for POA to continually develop and implement the nurse led clinic.
To undertake pre assessment of pre-operative patients according to agreed protocols.
To work with the pre assessment team to promote a high standard of professional practice and clinical care
To help maintain a creative learning environment for both students and permanent staff incorporating evidence based and best practice models.
To provide dynamic leadership for the pre assessment team in partnership with the clinical coordinator and deputise for the lead nurse, as appropriate – coordinating clinical, managerial and educational requirements of the clinical area.

Assessment of patients' health prior to having elective surgery. Please see detailed job description. Working days are Monday
- Friday.

Our Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid.

We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring.

If you haven’t heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probation.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

Roles and responsibilities
Clinical
Assess the health status of adult elective surgical patients obtaining a comprehensive history involving carers/relatives as appropriate.
Undertake clinical interventions, such as phlebotomy and ECG recording, in accordance with Trust policies when necessary
Develop and maintain competence to perform an assessment of the patients’ physical health status in preparation for anaesthetic and surgery. Be able to analyse findings to guide patient care. Make autonomous decisions regarding suitability to proceed to surgery.
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