Band 6 - Junior Sister/Charge Nurse, Preoperative Assessment

NHS; St Albans; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in St Albans is seeking a full-time Band 6 Junior Sister/Charge Nurse to join their busy Pre-operative Assessment department. Responsibilities include undertaking pre-operative assessments and ensuring patients are prepared for surgery. The ideal candidate will have suitable nursing qualifications and a commitment to clinical excellence.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Ongoing continuous professional development is essential.
• Experience in nursing care for surgical patients is required.
• Ability to provide clinical education is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Undertake pre-operative assessments of patients awaiting elective surgeries.
• Minimize short notice cancellations and ensure patient readiness.
• Demonstrate evidence of personal development.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Registered Nurse Part 1,2

Teaching qualification recognized by NMC

Post-registration qualification in specialty area

Tools

MS Windows Office applications

Excel

Job description

Overview

Band 6 - Junior Sister/Charge Nurse, Preoperative Assessment

The closing date is 23 September 2025.

The opportunity has arisen for a Full-time Band 6 Nurse to join the team of a busy Pre-operative Assessment department at St Albans City Hospital.

The hours are 4 x 8-6 pm Monday to Friday.

The POA team are committed to delivering the highest quality clinical outcomes in a supportive & friendly environment.

You will be valued for your skills & expertise as part of this dynamic team.

This is a secondment role.

Main duties of the job

The role of the band 6 nurse is to undertake pre-operative assessment of patients awaiting elective surgery across a wide range of specialities, ensuring patients are prepared physically & psychologically for surgery whilst minimising short notice cancellations.

About us

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact [e-mail] If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Job responsibilities

The post holder must demonstrate evidence of personal development, possess good communication skills, have knowledge & experience in the care of the surgical patient, and have good leadership & time management skills as well as excellent interpersonal skills.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

• Registered Nurse Part 1,2
• Training to undertake specific procedures within the remit of the role and assessment of competency in these procedures
• Demonstrates evidence of ongoing continuous professional development.
• Teaching qualification recognised by NMC and proven ability to provide clinical education.
• Post-registration qualification in speciality area
• In possession of or willing to undertake relevant Nursing Degree

Knowledge & Experience

• Thorough and up-to-date knowledge of nursing theory and best practice, particularly within specialty area and the application of this in practice.
• Thorough understanding of equality & diversity and its application to managing self, staff, and patients within own area.
• Conference presentations and or publications.
• Membership of special interest and professional group.
• Understanding of NMC Code of Practice and requirements of it for the practice & behaviour and its application to the management of staff and self.
• Basic knowledge of using MS Windows Office applications and Excel.
• Broad range of clinical experience of working in relevant clinical speciality or related area.
• Conference presentations and or publications.
• Membership of special interest and professional group.

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.

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust