Pre/Post Op Unit Nurse/Practitioner - Cambridge

Welbeck; Babraham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ambitious growth

Modern facility

Collegial team

Training & development

Guest care focus

Specialist setting

Job summary

Welbeck Cambridge is seeking a Pre / Post Operative Nurse to deliver perioperative care in a modern day-case environment. You will support patients from pre-operative assessment through recovery and discharge, working autonomously yet within a multidisciplinary team.

Ideal candidates are registered nurses or ODPs with perioperative experience, capable of assessing suitability, escalating concerns, and upholding Welbeck's standards of patient-centred care and governance.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or ODP with perioperative experience.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Commitment to patient-centred care and governance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, perioperative care across pre-assessment, admission, recovery and discharge.
• Assess patient suitability for day-case surgery and escalate concerns when needed.
• Monitor and respond to deterioration using NEWS2 and escalation pathways.
• Provide compassionate, patient-centred education to patients and families.
• Administer prescribed treatments and ensure discharge criteria are met.
• Collaborate with consultants and multidisciplinary teams for seamless care.
• Support clinical governance, infection prevention and quality improvement.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Operating Department Practitioner

Perioperative care

Communication

Education

NMC registration

Job description

About Welbeck Cambridge

Welbeck Cambridge is a state-of-the-art private day-case centre created to deliver exceptional healthcare in an environment designed around the needs of patients and clinicians alike. As part of the wider Welbeck Health Partners network, the centre provides diagnostics, outpatient services and day-case procedures across a range of specialties, combining clinical excellence with outstanding service.

About Welbeck Cambridge

Welbeck Cambridge is a state-of-the-
day-case centre created to deliver exceptional healthcare in an environment designed around the needs of patients and clinicians alike. As part of the wider Welbeck Health Partners network, the centre provides diagnostics, outpatient services and day-case procedures across a range of specialties, combining clinical excellence with outstanding service.

At Welbeck, we believe healthcare should be seamless, reassuring and genuinely patient-centred. Every interaction matters, and we're committed to creating an experience that is efficient, professional and welcoming from the very first enquiry through to treatment and beyond.

As our services continue to grow, we're looking for passionate and talented people who share our ambition to raise standards and help redefine the private healthcare experience.

About The Role

As a Pre / Post Operative Nurse at Welbeck Cambridge you'll play a key role in delivering exceptional perioperative care within a modern day-case environment. Working across the patient pathway, you'll support patients from pre-operative assessment and admission through to recovery and discharge, ensuring every stage of their journey is safe, efficient, and centred around their individual needs. You'll work autonomously while collaborating closely with consultants and multidisciplinary colleagues to provide outstanding clinical care and patient experiences.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated nurse or ODP who enjoys variety, clinical autonomy, and working as part of a high-performing team. You'll use your expertise to assess patient suitability for surgery, recognise and respond to clinical deterioration, support service delivery, and contribute to continuous quality improvement within a growing independent healthcare organisation.

What You'll Be Doing

• Deliver safe, high-quality perioperative care across the patient pathway, including pre-assessment, admission, recovery, and discharge.
• Complete comprehensive patient assessments and determine suitability for day-case surgery, escalating concerns where appropriate.
• Monitor patients throughout the perioperative period, recognising and responding to deteriorating patients using NEWS2 and established escalation pathways.
• Provide compassionate, patient-centred care and education to ensure patients are informed and supported throughout their treatment.
• Administer prescribed treatments and medications safely, ensuring patients meet discharge criteria before leaving the centre.
• Work closely with consultants and multidisciplinary teams to deliver seamless, efficient care and positive patient outcomes.
• Support clinical governance, audit, infection prevention, and quality improvement initiatives across the service.
• Contribute to a positive team culture by supporting colleagues, sharing knowledge, and helping maintain high clinical standards.

About you

You'll be a registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner with experience working within a perioperative, surgical ward, or day-case environment. Passionate about delivering outstanding patient care, you'll combine strong clinical skills with excellent communication and organisational abilities, ensuring patients feel informed, reassured, and supported throughout their surgical journey.

We're looking for someone who is calm under pressure, confident in clinical decision-making, and able to work both independently and collaboratively. You'll have a good understanding of pre-operative assessment, patient safety, clinical escalation, and post-operative care, alongside a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, governance, and patient-centred care. Above all, you'll embody Welbeck's values through every patient and colleague interaction.

Why Join Welbeck?

• Be part of an ambitious and growing healthcare organisation
• Work within a modern, purpose-built private healthcare facility
• Join a supportive, collaborative and values-driven team
• Receive ongoing training and development opportunities
• Play a vital role in supporting outstanding guest care
• Build a rewarding career within a specialist healthcare environment

Please note that these positions are being recruited with an anticipated start date of late March 2027. Successful candidates will be expected to commence employment from this date.

Recruitment Process

For this role, there will potentially be three stages;

Stage 1 – Shortlisting

Stage 2 – Screening Call

Stage 3 – Interview Assessment (Face to Face)

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

Welbeck is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of patients and expects all staff to share this commitment. All roles are subject to pre-employment checks in line with regulatory requirements, including an appropriate level of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Using AI

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Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

At Welbeck, we believe exceptional care starts with inclusive teams. We are committed to creating a workplace where difference is valued and excellence is expected; where people feel respected, and everyone is supported to do their very best. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences and appoint on merit, recognising that diverse perspectives strengthen clinical quality, leadership, operational delivery and patient care.