Pre-Operative Assessment Sister

Integrated Care System; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Hemel Hempstead is seeking a Pre-Operative Assessment Sister to oversee the pre-operative assessment department. The successful candidate will ensure effective patient care, manage day-to-day operations, and provide clinical leadership. This full-time role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Contributory pension scheme

Life Insurance

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse and completed POA Course/Module.
• Current experience as a senior clinical nurse.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the pre-operative assessment department.
• Ensure patients are prepared for surgery and informed about procedures.
• Manage the effective operational management of the department.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Judgment

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Registered Nurse

Completed POA Course/Module

ENB 998 or similar mentorship course

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Pre-Operative Assessment Sisterto join our Wardteam based in Hemel Hempstead. You will join us on a full-timepermanentbasis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salaryplus benefits.

Main duties of the job

About the role

Your responsibilities will include:

To oversee the day-to-day operations of a pre-operative assessment department, ensuring safe, efficient, and effective patient care.

To be responsible for ensuring that patients are appropriately assessed, prepared for surgery, and informed about their upcoming procedure.

To be responsible for the patient's clinical journey along agreed patient care pathways, supported by evidence-based practice.

To ensure provision of highest standard of safe and effective care through the effective use of evidence-based practice in line with agreed local and national standards and the NMC Code.

To be responsible for the effective and efficient operational management of the Pre-assessment Department.

To lead in development of the Pre-operative Assessment Department and continuously improving the service.

To support the quality governance framework, agenda, and standards

For Clinical Roles:

The successful candidate will be expected to work on a shift basis, working 37.5 hours per week over a 7 day rota during the hospital operating hours. The rota is not fixed, is subject to change in order to meet operational needs and will be required to work weekends and bank holidays in accordance with the rota.

About us

About Us

At OSD Healthcare, we are pioneering a new approach to private healthcare. We are committed to combining the skills of our healthcare professionals with the very best in medical technology, ensuring we deliver the best possible care to our patients.

Our mission is to make private healthcare affordable and accessible, providing outstanding patient care - 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Our flagship outpatient, dental, physio and diagnostic clinic features state-of-the-art equipment and an exceptional, quality environment for patients and staff.

We have extended our service offering our day case theatres on site. Patient pathways and continuity of care are of the utmost importance to us and we believe that the ability to offer consultations, testing, imaging and surgery under one roof will positively impact our patients experience with us. Our aim is to provide the very best in healthcare in the fastest possible time. No case is too small, and every case is as important to us as it is to our patients.

Situated in Hemel Hempstead with free on-site parking and easy access to the M1 and M25, this is a unique opportunity to join a growing organisation, helping to shape our services and deliver outstanding care to each and every one of our patients.

Job responsibilities

We have an exciting opportunity for a Pre-Operative Assessment Sisterto join our Wardteam based in Hemel Hempstead. You will join us on a full-timepermanentbasis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salaryplus benefits.

About Us

At OSD Healthcare, we are pioneering a new approach to private healthcare. We are committed to combining the skills of our healthcare professionals with the very best in medical technology, ensuring we deliver the best possible care to our patients.

Our mission is to make private healthcare affordable and accessible, providing outstanding patient care - 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Our flagship outpatient, dental, physio and diagnostic clinic features state-of-the-art equipment and an exceptional, quality environment for patients and staff.

We have extended our service offering our day case theatres on site. Patient pathways and continuity of care are of the utmost importance to us and we believe that the ability to offer consultations, testing, imaging and surgery under one roof will positively impact our patients experience with us. Our aim is to provide the very best in healthcare in the fastest possible time. No case is too small, and every case is as important to us as it is to our patients.

Situated in Hemel Hempstead with free on-site parking and easy access to the M1 and M25, this is a unique opportunity to join a growing organisation, helping to shape our services and deliver outstanding care to each and every one of our patients.

About the role

Your responsibilities will include:

• To oversee the day-to-day operations of a pre-operative assessment department, ensuring safe, efficient, and effective patient care.
• To be responsible for ensuring that patients are appropriately assessed, prepared for surgery, and informed about their upcoming procedure.
• To be responsible for the patient's clinical journey along agreed patient care pathways, supported by evidence-based practice.
• To ensure provision of highest standard of safe and effective care through the effective use of evidence-based practice in line with agreed local and national standards and the NMC Code.
• To be responsible for the effective and efficient operational management of the Pre-assessment Department.
• To lead in development of the Pre-operative Assessment Department and continuously improving the service.
• To support the quality governance framework, agenda, and standards

For Clinical Roles:

The successful candidate will be expected to work on a shift basis, working 37.5 hours per week over a 7 day rota during the hospital operating hours. The rota is not fixed, is subject to change in order to meet operational needs and will be required to work weekends and bank holidays in accordance with the rota.

About you

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications, skills and experience:

• Registered Nurse and completedPOA Course/Module.
• Current and consolidated experience as a senior clinical nurse
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Experience of managing a team of nurses and HCA’swith experience in clinical supervision
• Previous primary healthcare/ POA Department experience.
• Significant experience in pre-operative assessment and a strong understanding of patient care pathways.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a team, manage performance, and drive service improvement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, staff, and other healthcare professionals.
• Ability to identify and resolve complex issues, make sound clinical judgments, and adapt to changing situations.

For full details, please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Benefits we offer

We are dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of those around us – for our staff as well as our patients. To deliver outstanding healthcare our staff are one of the most important factors in our success.

We recognise that what’s important in work goes far beyond pay – including the environment you work in, the people you work with and the benefits and opportunities that come as part of a total reward package.

We are committed to enabling you to do the job you have been trained for in a superb environment with the best facilities and equipment available. We want our team to feel valued and have the opportunity to develop and grow with us, so we offer balanced rewards to support your current and future career.

Benefits include:

• 33 days annual leave inc of bank holidays, increasing with length of service and opportunity buy/sell leave
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life Insurance
• Private Medical Insurance (upon completion of probationary period)
• Contribution towards Eye Care
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance
• OSDH Discount
• Discounted Cinema Tickets
• Car Discounts
• Free on-site parking

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Please be advised that if you are invited to attend an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK.

The closing date for applications is 27/8/25however, please note that we may close the advert earlier if there is a significant number of applications.

Click apply today to be considered for the Pre-Operative Assessment Sisterrole – we would love to hear from you!

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

• Registered Nurse
• Completed POA Course/Module
• ENB 998 or similar mentorship
• course.

Experience

• Current and consolidated experience as a senior clinical nurse
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Clinical Supervision
• Experience of managing a team of nurses and HCAs
• Previous primary healthcare POA Department experience

Knowledge/Skills

• Significant experience in pre-operative assessment and a strong understanding of patient care pathways.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a team, manage performance, and drive service improvement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, staff, and other healthcare professionals.
• Ability to identify and resolve complex issues, make sound clinical judgments, and adapt to changing situations.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to effectively manage workflows and priorities.
• Understanding of relevant clinical guidelines, policies, and procedures related to pre-operative assessment.
• Evidence of on-going professional
• development.
• Knowledge and experience of clinical quality and governance
• Understanding of private
• medicine and the relevant
• legislative frameworks.

Quality/Attributes/ Others

• Flexible approach to work
• Able to work on own initiative and Self-motivated.
• A good team player with high levels of engagement
• Articulate and confident communicator
• Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities.
• High standards of personal presentation appropriate to a quality healthcare environment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.