Registered Nurse - Pre Op Assessment

Uhmb; Morecambe; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an experienced individual to join their Pre-Operative Assessment team for a temporary role. The position involves conducting assessments, managing patient conditions, and collaborating with medical professionals to ensure optimal surgical readiness. Applicants should possess strong communication and time management skills, along with a degree-level education or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• Recent clinical experience in POA or similar environment.
• High level of autonomy required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-operative holistic assessments and manage complex co-morbidities.
• Collaborate with surgical clinicians and anaesthetists.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

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: 9 months (Contract to run to 29/03/2026)
Hours: Part time - 28.5 hours per week (Worked Monday to Friday 8-18 - 3 days per week)
Job ref: 331-K16650525

Site: Westmorland General Hospital
Town: Kendal
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 Per annum, pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing date: 27/05/2025 23:59

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

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

Job overview

We are seeking an experienced individual to join our WGH service as part of the Pre-Operative Assessment team for a temporary secondment role. You will be part of a proactive team ensuring optimal theatre capacity utilization and positive patient experiences for elective surgery.

You should be organized, have excellent time management, communication skills, and a passion for elective surgery. A good understanding of anaesthetic and surgical risks, as well as co-morbidities, is essential.

Main duties of the job

Conduct pre-operative holistic assessments, manage complex co-morbidities, promote health, optimize patient condition, perform physical examinations, and work autonomously.

Collaborate with surgical clinicians, anaesthetists, GP's, and other specialists to ensure patients are fit and ready for surgery at appropriate times and locations.

Working for our organisation

Our hospitals include Furness General Hospital, Royal Lancaster Infirmary, and Westmorland General Hospital, along with community healthcare facilities across Morecambe Bay.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For detailed information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification available under supporting documents or visit our website at https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Person specification

• Education to Degree level or working towards it
• Monitoring/Assessing qualification or Teaching qualification/Profession Trainers Certificate
• Good IT skills including Word and Excel
• Recent clinical experience in POA or similar environment
• Able to take a lead clinical role
• High level of autonomy
• Physical assessment skills
• Basic ECG knowledge
• People management skills
• Ability to initiate and manage change
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, flexible
• Diplomatic in difficult situations
• Experience in health promotion
• Understanding of Research and Development role
• Knowledge of Referral to Treatment pathway

Note: Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email. We promote flexible working and are committed to Equal Opportunities. The Trust operates a No Smoking Policy. Please demonstrate how you meet the Person Specification in your application. Early closing may occur once sufficient applications are received. 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. We offer a Pre-Onboarding system to assist your transition, accessible at https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/uhmbt-pre-onboarding

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This role requires a Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) 2020.