Pre-Assessment Nurse Specialist: Autonomy & Growth

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site leisure facilities

Parking subsidy

Good work-life balance

Job summary

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced registered nurse to join its Pre-Assessment team. The role offers autonomous practice within a nurse-led clinic that triages complex co-morbidities, interprets investigations, and supports the perioperative journey.

The Band 6 post requires leadership responsibilities, involvement in appraisals, recruitment and staff development, and regular liaison with a multi-professional team.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with current NMC registration.
• Experience in pre-assessment or perioperative care is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out patient assessments and histories for pre-operative planning.
• Manage caseload autonomously within a band 6 role with supervision from band 7 as needed.
• Lead and support junior staff and participate in appraisals and staffing decisions.
• Contribute to development and delivery of staff training within the unit.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Autonomous working

Team leadership

Education

NMC registration

Tools

Electronic patient record system

Job description

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced registered nurse to join its Pre-Assessment team. The role offers autonomous practice within a nurse-led clinic that triages complex co-morbidities, interprets investigations, and supports the perioperative journey.

The Band 6 post requires leadership responsibilities, involvement in appraisals, recruitment and staff development, and regular liaison with a multi-professional team.