Registered Nurse - Pre Op Assessment

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust; Kendal; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an experienced Pre-Operative Assessment Nurse on a temporary secondment basis. The ideal candidate will ensure optimal theatre capacity and a positive patient experience for elective surgeries. Responsibilities include conducting assessments and collaborating with various healthcare professionals. This part-time role offers a competitive salary and is based at Westmorland General Hospital.

Qualifications

• Recent clinical experience in POA or similar setting.
• Monitoring/Assessing qualification or Teaching qualification/Trainer's Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Conduct holistic pre-operative assessments and manage complex co-morbidities.
• Collaborate with surgical clinicians and anaesthetists to ensure patients are ready for surgery.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Autonomy

People Management

Health Promotion

Education

Degree-level education

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Main area: Surgery
Grade: NHS AfC Band 6
Contract: Fixed term for 9 months (until 29/03/2026)
Hours: Part time - 28.5 hours/week (Monday to Friday, 8-18, 3 days/week)
Job ref: 331-K16650525

Employer: University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
Type: NHS
Site: Westmorland General Hospital, Kendal
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum, pro-rata
Closing date: 27/05/2025 23:59

Registered Nurse - Pre Op Assessment

NHS AfC: Band 6

"Creating a great place to be cared for and a great place to work"

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay is committed to a diverse workforce and encourages applications from protected groups including BAME, LGBT+, and people with disabilities.

Job overview

We are seeking an experienced Pre-Operative Assessment nurse to join our team at WGH on a temporary secondment basis. The successful candidate will be part of a proactive team ensuring optimal theatre capacity utilization and a positive patient experience for elective surgeries.

Applicants should be organized, possess excellent communication skills, and have a good understanding of elective surgery, anaesthetic risks, and co-morbidities.

Main duties

Conduct holistic pre-operative assessments, manage complex co-morbidities, promote health, and work autonomously. Collaborate with surgical clinicians, anaesthetists, GPs, and other specialists to ensure patients are fit and ready for surgery at appropriate times and locations.

Organizational context

Our hospitals include Furness General Hospital, Royal Lancaster Infirmary, and Westmorland General Hospital, along with community healthcare facilities. We provide a range of services including emergency, outpatient, diagnostic, and surgical care.

Responsibilities

For detailed duties, refer to the Job Description and Person Specification available under supporting documents on our website: https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Person specification

• Degree-level education or working towards it
• Monitoring/Assessing qualification or Teaching qualification/Trainer's Certificate
• Proficient IT skills (Word, Excel)
• Recent clinical experience in POA or similar setting
• Ability to lead clinically as appropriate
• High degree of autonomy
• Physical assessment skills, including ECG understanding
• People management skills
• Change management capability
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, flexible
• Diplomatic in difficult situations
• Experience in health promotion
• Understanding of R&D and RTT pathways

Note: Shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email. We support flexible working and are committed to equal opportunities. The Trust operates a no-smoking policy. Selection will be based on how well applicants meet the person specification. Early closure of applications is possible. No interview expenses are provided unless specified. DBS checks are required for roles Band 6 and above, with associated costs. Newly appointed staff will undergo a 6-month probation period. We offer a Pre-Onboarding system to assist new staff. For more info, visit https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/uhmbt-pre-onboarding

Additional info

This role involves a Disclosure & Barring Service check, with applicable charges.