Role Purpose
The Medical Advisor will provide clinical oversight for all patients scheduled for surgery across the group. The role is responsible for reviewing each patient’s medical information, identifying potential risks, and confirming surgical readiness. By working closely with surgeons, anaesthetists, nurses, and administrative teams, the Medical Advisor ensures patients are optimally prepared for surgery and that safe, effective pathways are consistently followed.
Key Responsibilities
Patient Medical Review & Risk Assessment
· Review all patient medical history and pre-operative assessment forms to confirm suitability for surgery.
· Identify and highlight any potential clinical risks, comorbidities, or contraindications that may impact surgical safety.
· Escalate concerns or recommend further investigations where appropriate, ensuring safe decision-making.
· Provide sign-off for patients deemed fit and ready to proceed to surgery.
Pre-Operative Pathway Oversight
· Ensure that all required pre-operative assessments and diagnostic investigations are completed in a timely manner.
· Verify that necessary external reports (e.g., GP letters, specialist opinions, cardiology/respiratory investigations, imaging) are obtained, reviewed, and filed prior to surgery.
· Confirm that blood tests, MRSA screening, and any other required results are available and acted upon before the surgical date.
Clinical Communication & Collaboration
· Work closely with surgeons, anaesthetists, and nursing teams to ensure alignment on patient readiness and clinical pathways.
· Liaise with external healthcare providers and specialists to obtain additional information when required.
· Provide clear, evidence-based recommendations to the wider clinical team on patient suitability and perioperative risk management.
Patient Interaction & Support
· Act as a point of escalation for patient queries, providing clinical guidance, reassurance, and clarification when contacted via the Surgery Support Team or Patient Aftercare team.
· Support patients in understanding any additional requirements for surgery, such as further investigations or optimising existing health conditions before admission.
Clinical Governance & Safety
· Maintain accurate, detailed documentation of all clinical decisions, sign-offs, and risk assessments.
· Contribute to continuous quality improvement by identifying recurrent issues or process gaps within the surgical pathway.
· Ensure adherence to clinical policies, best practice guidelines, and relevant regulatory standards.
Key Skills & Attributes
· Strong clinical judgement with the ability to assess complex medical information and make safe, evidence-based decisions.
· Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with patients and clinical colleagues.
· Organised and detail-oriented, ensuring thorough review and follow-up of all pre-operative requirements.
· Collaborative mindset, working across multi-disciplinary teams to support safe surgical pathways.
· Commitment to patient safety, clinical governance, and best practice in perioperative care.
Qualifications & Experience
· GMC registration or PIN
· Previous experience in perioperative medicine, anaesthesia, general practice, or hospital medicine desirable.
· Experience in patient risk assessment, surgical suitability reviews, or pre-operative assessment advantageous.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £32,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Canteen
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Work from home

Work Location: In perso

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