Pre-Assessment Nurse

Newmedica; Winchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Eye tests discount

Pension scheme

Wellbeing service

Staff discounts

Learning and development

Team environment

Modern working environment

Job summary

Newmedica is seeking a compassionate Pre-Assessment Nurse to join our ophthalmology service in the UK. You will perform comprehensive pre-operative assessments, identify risks and gaps, and coordinate with patients, GPs, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe surgical care.

There is a rota including weekends, 37.5 hours over 4-5 days. You must be a fully qualified Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner with current NMC or HCPC registration, and you will maintain accurate

Qualifications

• Experience conducting patient assessments and clinical observations.
• Ability to escalate concerns and communicate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong IT and record-keeping skills for accurate clinical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Carry out comprehensive pre-operative assessments for ophthalmic surgery.
• Identify clinical risks and information gaps; coordinate with patients, GPs and consultants.
• Support patients throughout the surgical journey, including occasional post-operative recovery and discharge.

Skills

Patient assessment

Decision-making

Communication

Organisational skills

IT and record-keeping

Education

NMC registration

HCPC registration

Job description

Who are we?

Newmedica is one of the leading providers of NHS ophthalmology services in England, delivering outpatient appointments, diagnostic testing and eye surgery to change lives through better sight and eye health. We’re proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work for the third year running and listed among the UK’s top 30 Best Workplaces™ for 2026-recognition that reflects how colleagues feel about working here. Our Purpose is to change lives through better sight and eye health, and our Vision is to end avoidable sight loss in every community we serve; we live our values every day-Commercial, Courageous, Compassion, Collaborative and Curious.

Role overview

We are looking for a compassionate and motivated Pre-Assessment Nurse to join our growing ophthalmology service. This is an exciting opportunity for a registered nurse who enjoys patient assessment, care coordination and delivering a high-quality patient experience. This will be 37.5 hours over 4-5 days per week including weekends on a rota basis.

As a Pre-Assessment Nurse, you will play a vital role in ensuring patients are safely prepared for ophthalmic surgery. You will undertake comprehensive pre-operative assessments, identify any clinical risks or information gaps, and work closely with patients, GPs, consultants and multidisciplinary colleagues to support safe and effective surgical care.

This role also offers the opportunity to support patients throughout their surgical journey, including occasional involvement in post-operative recovery and discharge processes.

What skills and experience do I need?

You need to be a fully qualified Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner and need a current registration with the NMC or HCPC.

You will have strong assessment and decision-making skills, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to delivering outstanding patient care. Comfortable working in a patient-facing environment, you'll be confident liaising with patients and healthcare professionals, maintaining accurate clinical records, and ensuring patient safety remains at the heart of everything you do.

• Experience conducting patient assessments, clinical observations, and recognising when concerns need escalating.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships with patients and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong organisational, IT and record-keeping skills with excellent attention to detail.
• A proactive, patient-centred approach with a commitment to delivering safe, high-quality care.

What we’re offering

• A salary range of £35,000 - £40,000 depending on experience
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• A company pension scheme
• Access to a range of benefits including free eye tests, discounted or free glasses, a free 24/7 well being/counselling/advice service and a retail/technology discount scheme.
• An environment where your learning and development is supported through a range of various learning tools and courses.
• Working with a friendly multi-disciplinary team passionate about improving the lives of our patients
• A bright, spacious and modern working environment, built to the highest standards

Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and a Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for.

At Newmedica, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities, and we are committed to this in both the running of our services and how we recruit our staff. We actively encourage applications from everyone with the essential requirements of the job, regardless of any protected characteristics.

Newmedica is fully committed to safeguarding the welfare of all people, irrespective of gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, race, language, religion, ethnic or social origin.