Pre Operative Assessment Nurse | Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking an enthusiastic registered nurse for a Fixed Term role in the Pre Operative Assessment clinic. The position requires assessing and planning care packages for patients undergoing elective surgery while collaborating closely with the Preoperative Assessment Team. Candidates should hold a Registered Nurse qualification and have experience in preoperative assessments. This role offers a chance to further develop essential nursing skills within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive hospital and community health services

Support for staff development

Commitment to staff inclusion and diversity

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse qualification is mandatory.
• Experience in preoperative assessment is preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a multi-professional team.

Responsibilities

• Assess and plan care packages for patients undergoing elective surgery.
• Work as part of the Preoperative Assessment Team.

Skills

Preoperative assessment skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic registered nurse to work in the Pre Operative Assessment clinic. This is a Fixed Term contract for 37.5 hours a week and an ideal opportunity for those who would like to develop pre assessment skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation and delivery of care packages for patients undergoing POA for elective surgery.
• Responsible for a defined caseload of patients.

The post holder will work closely and collaboratively as part of the Preoperative Assessment Team (POA) and with all healthcare professionals involved in the care pathway of the elective and urgent surgical patient, including:

• Preoperative assessment team on a day-to-day basis.
• All clinical and administrative staff that support the surgical patient journey.
• Admissions and scheduling staff across all surgical directorates.

About Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times. We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly. Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits. Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.

Additional information

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page. The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

This advert closes on Wednesday 24 Sep 2025