Pre Operative Assessment Staff Nurse

NHS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Birmingham is seeking a motivated and compassionate Staff Nurse. You will ensure patients are safely prepared for elective surgery and work closely with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates must have an RGN qualification and up-to-date NMC registration. This role offers flexible working arrangements along with a salary ranging from £31,049 to £37,796 per year.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Recent clinical placement or practical experience within a healthcare setting.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Orthopaedic experience is desirable.
• Must have current UK professional registration.

Responsibilities

• Practice autonomously; be responsible for patient-centered care.
• Ensure accurate assessment of patient care needs.
• Develop and maintain clinical competencies.
• Support junior staff and maintain accurate nursing records.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to use own initiative

Core skills: ECG, Cannulation, Venepuncture

Self-motivated

Able to work under pressure

Education

NMC/Equivalent Registration

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Staff Nurse to join our dynamic Pre‑Operative Assessment Clinic (POAC) team. This role is vital in ensuring patients are safely and effectively prepared for elective surgery. You will be responsible for carrying out comprehensive pre‑operative assessments, identifying potential risks, and coordinating necessary investigations to optimise patients ahead of their surgical journey. The successful candidate will work closely with multidisciplinary teams including anaesthetists, surgeons, and administrative staff to provide high‑quality, patient‑centred care. If you are a registered nurse with strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to patient care, we would love to hear from you. The successful candidate will be expected to cover a range of shifts currently 6 days a week. We require you to have an RGN qualification and up to date NMC registration. Please note a full Disclosure Barring Service application will be required for these posts.

Main Duties of the Job

Practice autonomously and be responsible and accountable for safe, compassionate, person‑centred care. Ensure a high standard of patient care is delivered in an effective and efficient manner, reflecting the values and ethos of The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Be responsible for assessing care needs of patients. Planning, implementation and the evaluation of these programmes without direct supervision.

About Us

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. We offer planned orthopaedic surgery to people locally, nationally and internationally. Our Trust is an equal opportunities employer. We employ people of difference and are committed to growing an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated, and people feel able to bring their whole and authentic self to work. We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a range of inclusive, family friendly and flexible working arrangements and policies, to support our people in the workplace. Flexible working requests will be considered.

Job Responsibilities

• Work at all times in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Standards of Practice and Behaviours, revalidation and relevant professional guidelines, independently / autonomously and at times without direct supervision.


• Be accountable for their own professional actions and those delegated to others.


• Ensure accurate assessment of patient care needs, development of care plans, implementing and evaluating care based on the patient needs.


• Achieve and maintain competence in identified mandatory and statutory training; develop and maintain clinical competencies, skills and knowledge which relate to the area of clinical practice (i.e. venepuncture, cannulation, ECG, urethral catheterisation and any other relevant duties).


• Respond to patients, relatives and carers concerns as they arise and take remedial action as required.


• Take charge of the practice setting as required.


• Assume responsibility for undertaking tasks delegated by the nominated line / shift coordinator. This may include representing the ward at meetings, link nurse responsibilities, audit, clinical governance initiatives and supervision and role competency assessments for unregistered staff and students.


• Contribute to the development of service and quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient experience and outcome and ensure standards of care are monitored and maintained within the organisation.


• Delegate appropriately to and supervise the work of other staff registered or unregistered and students.


• Assist with the induction and orientation and subsequent development of junior staff within the ward or department.


• Maintain accurate nursing records ensuring all documentation is completed accurately and promptly.


• Administer medications as described by local policy and in line with the NMCs standards for medicines management.


• Adhere to organisational policies and procedures.


• In accordance with individual patient care, and utilising appropriate computer software and/or monitoring equipment, on a daily basis undertake and record patients observations.

Person Specification

Essential – Qualifications and Training:

• NMC/Equivalent Registration

Essential – Experience:

• Recent clinical placement or practical experience within a healthcare setting.


• Evidence of ongoing professional development.

Desirable – Experience:

• Orthopaedic Experience.


• Recent Acute Hospital Experience.

Essential – Knowledge:

• Ability to use own initiative and make sound clinical judgements.


• Core skills such as ECG, Cannulation, Venepuncture, Catheterisation and IV Therapy.

Essential – Skills:

• Excellent communication skills, verbal, written and listening.


• Self‑motivated to develop personal learning and skills.


• Able to work under pressure.

Legal Requirements

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employment Details

Date posted: 12 November 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum, pro rata if part time
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full‑time, Part‑time, Flexible working
Reference number: 303-7482522
Job locations: The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2AP

Employer Details

Employer name: The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address: The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2AP
Employer's website: https://www.roh.nhs.uk/