Pre-Assessment Practitioner: Lead Safe Surgical Prep

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Registered Nurse or ODP to join the Pre‑Assessment Team at LGI and St James hospitals in Leeds. You will assess patients before surgery, identify risks, and coordinate investigations to ensure safe surgical pathways.

Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will support patients through education, preparation and care throughout their surgical journey, delivering high‑quality, compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Current registration on the NMC register.
• Experience in acute hospital or surgical care settings.
• Excellent communication and patient assessment skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Desirable: previous pre-assessment experience.
• Venipuncture and ECG competency.
• Knowledge of elective surgical pathways.
• Professional conduct and time management.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients prior to surgery and identify clinical risks.
• Complete health assessments and coordinate required investigations.
• Work with surgical, anaesthetic and allied health teams to optimise patients.
• Provide advice and support throughout the care journey.
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centred care.

Skills

Communication

Patient assessment

Teamwork

Time management

Education

NMC Registration (UK)

Tools

Venipuncture

ECG

Job description

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Registered Nurse or ODP to join the Pre‑Assessment Team at LGI and St James hospitals in Leeds. You will assess patients before surgery, identify risks, and coordinate investigations to ensure safe surgical pathways.

Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will support patients through education, preparation and care throughout their surgical journey, delivering high‑quality, compassionate care.