Clinical / Nurse Practitioner (Prep)

South Tyneside And Sunderland Nhs Foundation Trust

New Penshaw

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 48,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Job summary

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a registered nurse to join the Pre-Operative Assessment Team. You will lead nurse-led clinics, assess adult elective surgical patients, and analyse test results to guide care.

The role emphasises patient‑centred care and safe pre‑operative optimisation across our three hospital sites. Based mainly at Sunderland and South Tyneside Hospitals, you will work within a multidisciplinary team, maintain accurate documentation,

Qualifications

Registered nurse with UK registration and current practice.
Experience leading a team of care providers.
Experience in pre-operative assessment preferred.
Strong communication with patients and families.
Knowledge of NMC standards and patient safety.

Responsibilities

Co-ordinate nurse-led clinics and manage caseloads.
Assess health status of adult elective surgical patients.
Analyse clinical test results to guide care plans.
Maintain accurate documentation per NMC standards.
Discuss discharge plans and patient expectations for day surgery.
Contribute to developing specialist protocols and guidelines.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Clinical decision making

IT literacy

Education

Nursing degree

Mentorship training / Practice Assessor

Tools

IT systems

Job description

Job summary

We are looking to recruit a registered nurse with excellent communication and leadership skills, to join our Pre-Operative Assessment Team.

Our Pre-Operative Assessment practitioners play a vital role in delivering safe and effective care to patients who are waiting for a surgical intervention. The Nursing team ensure patients are optimised and in the best health possible to undergo surgery.

We strive to provide the best care to our patients and are continuously developing our services.

You will join a multidisciplinary team who also practice patient‑centred care and share the Nursing teams passion for gold‑standard practice.

The Service covers three main hospital sites which are Sunderland Royal Hospital, South Tyneside District Hospital and Durham Treatment Centre. You would be required to work across all three; however, you would predominantly be based at Sunderland and South Tyneside Hospitals.

Main duties of the job

Co-ordinates & manages nurse-led clinics;
Assess health status of adult elective surgical patients with comprehensive history involving carers/relatives as appropriate;
Analysing clinical test results to guide/plan patient care;
Demonstrate autonomous, sound analytical and judgemental skills using range of sources to establish rationale for investigations & care plan;
Discuss plans for discharge, setting patient expectations for day‑case surgery;
Discuss implications of surgery including risks/benefits, help patient to make informed choice regarding consent, providing accurate/concise information;
Understand and share responsibility for developing specialist protocols and guidelines;
Review/evaluate results of investigation/care promptly, ensure patient optimisation pre‑operatively, avoiding inappropriate admissions, cancellations on the day and delays in surgery;
Directly refer patients to other agencies ensuring appropriate assessment etc prior to admission in collaboration with multidisciplinary team;
Maintain up-to-date, accurate documentation in accordance with NMC Standard for Records and Record Keeping;
Act in accordance with NMC Code of Conduct, guide others to do same;
Contribute to improving patient care via inter‑disciplinary decision making.
Personal and professional responsibility in prevention and control of infection, ensure compliance with best practice.

About us

One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under‑represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co‑ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.

Details

Date posted: 18 August 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number: C9155-THNM-0826-23

Job locations:

Trust Headquarters

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Sunderland

SR4 7TP

United Kingdom

South Tyneside Nhs Foundation Trust

South Tyneside District Hospital

Harton Lane

SOUTH SHIELDS

Tyne And Wear

NE34 0PL

United Kingdom

STSFT

Durham Treatment Centre

Belmont Industrial Estate

Durham

DH1 1HP

United Kingdom

Job description

To co-ordinate the delivery and development of the specialist Service through the use of effective evidence-based practice in-line with agreed national standards for patient safety and monitoring.

PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

Person Specification

Physical Skills

Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
Able to travel access sites.

Experience

Experience of care delivery.
Experience of the specialist which would normally be gained through working as a Band 5.
Experience of leading a team/supervising junior staff.
Evidence of innovation in practice.
Evidence of practice development.
Experience of co-ordinating care for a caseload of patients.

Skills and Knowledge

Awareness of national Health and Social Care policy.
Knowledge of best practice in area of specialism.
Thorough understanding of expanded roles/professional practice issues.
Clinical teaching experience.
Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic or reassurance skills are required.
Able to work without supervision.
Competent in the use of IT packages.
Proven interpersonal skills.
Evidence of competency in relation to clinical practices appropriate to the Post.

Desirable

Project management skills.
Leadership and Management Course.
Qualification in specialty.
Non-medical prescribing or willingness to complete.

Qualifications

Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional.
Degree in Nursing studies or other relevant clinical Degree or evidence of currently working towards this (UK equivalent).
Mentorship Certificate/Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience.
Clinical skills accreditation or willingness to complete.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Trust Headquarters

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Sunderland

SR4 7TP

United Kingdom

For questions about the job, contact:

Samantha Carmichael

samantha.carmichael5@nhs.net