Pre Operative Assessment Nurse Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

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

Job summary

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Pre Operative Assessment Nurse for a fixed-term contract in London. Ideal for registered nurses looking to develop pre-assessment skills in a supportive environment. Responsibilities include patient assessments and working alongside healthcare professionals for elective surgery care.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Must hold registered nurse qualification.
• Experience in preoperative care preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care packages for patients.
• Work collaboratively as part of the Preoperative Assessment Team.
• Manage a defined caseload of patients.

Skills

Care Planning

Patient Assessment

Communication

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Pre Operative Assessment Nurse Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Pre Operative Assessment Nurse Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

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

Thepost holderwillactasa juniorteammember,supportedbyseniorcolleagueswhilstdeveloping skills specific to the preoperative care environment.

Thepostholderwillbe

Responsiblefortheassessment,planning,implementationandevaluationanddeliveryof care packages for patients undergoing POA for elective surgery.

Responsibleforadefinedcaseloadofpatients.

Thepost holder will work closelyand collaboratively aspartof the PreoperativeAssessment Team (POA)andwithallhealthcareprofessionalsinvolvedinthecarepathwayof theelectiveandurgent surgical patient, including:

Preoperativeassessmentteamonaday-to-daybasis

AllClinicalandadministrativestaffthatsupportthesurgicalpatientjourney.

Admissionsandschedulingstaffacrossallsurgicaldirectorates

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.

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 Thursday 29 May 2025

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