Surgical Pre-Assessment Specialist

2 days ago


Kirkcaldy, Fife, United Kingdom NHS National Services Scotland Full time

**Job Overview**

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled nurse to join our team as a Surgical Pre-Assessment Specialist at Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy. As part of our dedicated team, you will play a vital role in preparing patients for elective surgical and orthopaedic procedures.

Responsibilities:

  • To work closely with Consultant Anaesthetists and Surgeons in managing waiting list patients attending for elective surgical and orthopaedic procedures.
  • To provide high-standard patient care by carrying out comprehensive medical assessments, physical examinations, and managing ongoing medical needs of elective patients.
  • To assess, evaluate, and optimise the health of patients preoperatively, liaise, and plan admission with the surgical/orthopaedic wards and theatres to commence discharge planning.

Requirements:

  • Substantial experience in various surgical/orthopaedic settings is essential.
  • A strong understanding of the acute surgical/orthopaedic pathway is highly desirable.
  • The ability to complete or be working towards the Advanced Clinical Examination and Non-Medical Prescribing course is necessary.

About the Role:

This position offers an excellent opportunity for a skilled nurse to develop their skills and expertise in pre-assessment, working within a dynamic team environment. With continuous professional development and a commitment to delivering high-quality patient care, this role promises to be both challenging and rewarding.



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