PRE - Assessment Nurse

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Pre-Assessment Nurse to join our team at Mid and South Essex Foundation trust. As a key member of our pre-assessment department, you will play an essential role in ensuring that patients are thoroughly evaluated and properly prepared for their upcoming procedures.

You will be responsible for pre-operative nursing and medical assessment of patients being prepared for a variety of surgical procedures.

Provide comprehensive nursing and medical assessment, ensuring that all necessary investigations and results are collated prior to the patient's admission.

Liaise with Anaesthetist/ Surgeons regarding potential medical problems and issues regarding surgery.

You will also be required to appropriate onward referral to primary and secondary care providers to ensure pre-operative health is optimised and act as the coordinator of care until the patient is admitted for surgery.

Previous pre-assessment experience, although desirable, is not essential.

You will be supported in the development of skills necessary for comprehensive, individualised anaesthetic pre-assessment whilst maintaining a progressive attitude towards patient care.

So, if this sounds like the role for you, please apply today.

Main duties of the job

• You will be required to be able to work independently and organise your own workload whilst being part of a wider team.
• Assist in the planning of the pre-assessment clinics.
• Work under the indirect supervision of a senior nurse.
• Ensure implementation of workplace policies and procedures.
• Research and undertake audit relevant to the field of pre-assessment.
• Provide clinical advice and support to staff and patients within own level of competence.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate holistic, high quality and individualised care which respects a patient's person, dignity and beliefs.
• Maintain a safe working environment for patients, visitors and staff.
• Maintain and promote effective communication within the care team and with colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors.
• Act as a mentor to students including teaching, assessing and upholding the philosophy of evidence based practice.
• Maintain a professional profile and develop skills, knowledge and competencies adhering to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and Trust Policies and Procedures.
• Manage the clinic ensuring safe and effective patient care.

About us

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

Details

Date posted

14 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 a year

Per Annum ( Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time,

Part-time

Reference number

390-NM-T&A-BR-7500

Job locations

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Please see attached a full job description setting out the details of the role and responsibilities.

If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today, we look forward to receiving your application.

Please note that this role may close early should sufficient applications be received.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached a full job description setting out the details of the role and responsibilities.

If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today, we look forward to receiving your application.

Please note that this role may close early should sufficient applications be received.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Post-registration work experience in acute setting

Desirable

• Previous experience in pre-assessment
• Demonstrable post registration with relevant surgical experience.

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registered Nurse.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Post-registration work experience in acute setting

Desirable

• Previous experience in pre-assessment
• Demonstrable post registration with relevant surgical experience.

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registered Nurse.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

Please see attached a full job description setting out the details of the role and responsibilities.

If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today, we look forward to receiving your application.

Please note that this role may close early should sufficient applications be received.

Experience

Essential

• Post-registration work experience in acute setting

Desirable

• Previous experience in pre-assessment
• Demonstrable post registration with relevant surgical experience.

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registered Nurse.