Pre Operative Assessment Nurse | Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in London is seeking an enthusiastic registered nurse to join the Pre Operative Assessment clinic. This fixed-term position offers a chance to develop specialized pre-assessment skills. Responsibilities include assessing and managing care for patients undergoing elective surgery, while working closely with the healthcare team. Join a high-performing organization recognized for its commitment to quality care and staff development.

Benefits

Comprehensive health services

Recognition for diverse work environment

Opportunities for staff development

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic registered nurse seeking to develop pre-assessment skills.
• Understanding of preoperative care.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for elective surgery patients.
• Manage a defined caseload of patients.
• Collaborate with the Preoperative Assessment Team and other healthcare professionals.

Job description

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, ideal for those looking to develop pre-assessment skills.

The post holder will act as a junior team member, supported by senior colleagues, whilst developing skills specific to the preoperative care environment.

The post holder will be:

1. Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and delivery of care packages for patients undergoing POA for elective surgery.
2. 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:

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

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high-performing and flourishing organization serving Hackney, East London, The City, and beyond.

We are proud that Homerton Hospital has recently attained an 'Outstanding' rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

The Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services, including specialist services, and manages services at St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

Homerton values diversity, inclusion, and fairness, reflected in our policies and People Plan. All staff are expected to embody our Trust values.

We support and develop our staff, including our valued nursing community, offering a range of benefits. Homerton has been recognized on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.

The full job description and person specification outline key tasks, responsibilities, qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. Please view the attachments on this page for more details.

This advert closes on Monday, 25 August 2025.