University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Pre Operative Assessment Staff Nurse
The closing date is 11 November 2025
The Preoperative Assessment Department at the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) manages clinics for the elective surgical patient and from multiple specialities; covering planned admissions to the PRH in Haywards Heath, the Royal Sussex County in Brighton and the Sussex Orthopaedic Treatment Centre (which is GIRFT accredited) in the grounds of the PRH. You will be based in the PRH.
Are you Dynamic and thrive in a busy working environment?
Do you want to be part of a friendly and welcoming team?
We are looking for an experienced nurse to be responsible for providing clinical service to assess a patient's fitness prior to surgery, using problem solving and critical thinking to determine if a patient is safe to proceed with surgery or needs to be deferred. Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams such as waiting list, GP's, Anaesthetists and theatres the nurses will assess a patient's current health and medical history, plan next steps prior to surgery and evaluate outcomes and investigations for optimisation before surgery.
We are a nurse-led department where the staff nurses role is to provide high-quality care through a comprehensive, individualised assessment of the elective surgical patient.
Main duties of the job
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria.
We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses.
To ensure a high standard of care provision by initiating and supporting the POA team in liaising with all disciplines such as the G.P, with regards to abnormal results and optimising.
Ensure that clinical practice accurately reflects unit and Trust policies.
People Management and Development
Actively encourage good practice and personal development. Contribute to an active learning environment for all grades of staff and students.
Patient Care Delivery
To assess, plan, implement and evaluate the physical, social and psychological condition of the patient in the preparation for elective surgery by accurately exploring and documenting each patient’s previous anaesthetic history and medical, surgical drug history and social history in accordance with the dept. guidelines.
About us
Working for our organisation
At UH Sussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Job responsibilities
We are looking for an experience nurse who will be responsible for providing an efficient and safe service for patients attending Pre-Operative Assessment Clayton Department.
They need experience using problem solving skills and critical thinking to determine if a patient is safe to proceed with surgery or needs to be deferred. Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams such as waiting list, GP's, Anaesthetists and theatres the nurses will assess a patient's current health and medical history, plan next steps prior to surgery and evaluate outcomes and investigations for optimisation before surgery.
Commence necessary planning for perioperative care and maintain close liaisons with staff concerned with planning and scheduling patient admissions.
Initiate and follow through investigations and referrals to other health care professionals according to agreed protocols.
Person Specification
Skills and Experience
* Dealing with people/patients
* Be able to work Flexibly
* Experience working as a Registered Nurse in a hospital environment
* Knowledge of IT systems
* Previous experience in a health care setting
* Works well in a busy environment
* Good team work
* Good organisation skills
Qualifications / Experience
* RGN Degree/Diploma
* Current NMC registration
* Evidence of recent continuous professional development
* Experience (through placement or employment) of working in an acute clinical environment
* Teaching qualification
* Degree
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
* Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role
* Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
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.
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
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