Job overview The Trust have implemented a digital pre-assessment system to support standardisation of clinical assessments across sites, improve the service quality and efficiency. Preoperative Assessment is a nurse-led assessment service that is integral to supporting elective surgery – focusing on the identification of patients that are fit to proceed to surgery and supporting to optimise patients. The team are currently appointing a Band 5 Registered Nurse. The job role is to pre-assess patients planned to undergo a surgical procedure in line with the Trust’s guidelines, policies and procedures. To request investigations and tests, and interpret results, escalating as appropriate, and to support elective surgery within the Trust and work within a multidisciplinary team utilise effective communication. Cross site working will be required - base location can be discussed at interview Please note we are only able to accept applications from those with a live NMC registration or UK nursing students awaiting their PIN as we are unable to support OSCE at this time Advert The job role is to pre-assess patients planned to undergo a surgical procedure in line with the Trust’s guidelines, policies and procedures. To request investigations and tests, and interpret results, escalating as appropriate, and to support elective surgery within the Trust. To work within a multidisciplinary team utilise effective communication. Working for our organisation Priority will be given to colleagues identified as at risk through the Trust’s redeployment process. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Use effective communication skills of negotiation, persuasion, and empathy to enable timely and effective communication in own team the wider multidisciplinary team and other departments. Complete a full pre-assessment ensuring ongoing investigations are completed, and results are actioned. Interpret results and escalate as appropriate. Provide medication advice to patients in preparation for their surgery. Complete pre-assessment of patients both for inpatient and day case, adhering to the service’s guidelines and policies. Referring any health issues arising from the patient’s pre-assessment to the appropriate individual/service. Order investigations and blood tests within scope of practice. Supervise Band 3 Healthcare Support Workers with pre-assessment tests and investigations. Disclosure & Barring Check Fee Where your role requires a DBS check, the Trust will pay the fee upfront and reclaim the cost (including a £5 admin fee) from your first month’s salary. Volunteers are exempt. Our Values – At the heart of all we do We recruit not just for skills but for behaviours aligned with our core values: dedication, care, courage, and innovation. Show us how you live these values in your application and interview. Early closure notice We may close this advert early if we receive enough applications—please apply without delay. International Applicants & Sponsorship We welcome applications from those needing UK sponsorship. From 2021, most non-UK/Republic of Ireland nationals need a visa to work in the UK. Important: Salary thresholds and visa rules changed in 2024 — check your eligibility here: www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa. If applying from overseas, you may also need to provide criminal record certificates for countries lived in for 12 months in the past 10 years.