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Job summary

Main area
Child Health
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 22.5 hours per week (We also have a 7.5 (0.2 FTE) hour vacancy)
Job ref
188-SNM060726
Employer
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
CHI Outpatients
Town
Southampton
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 per annum, pro rata
Closing
11/08/2026 23:59

Employer heading

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust logo

Peadiatric Pre Assessment Nurse

Band 6

Job overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for the detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

The Paediatric Pre Assessment team are looking for 2 nurses to join them, 1 vacancy is for 22.5 hours a week and the other is for 7.5 hours a week.    

This role is responsible for carrying out Paediatric pre-operative assessments of Child and Young People within the Child health care group, to ensure patient and their families are physically and emotionally prepared for their surgery.

This role involves undertaking competency-based patient assessment and examination in order to formulate a management plan for specific groups of patients admitted to UHS for surgical pre-operative assessment.                       

Working for our organisation

University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.

Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast. 

We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalising your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.

At UHS, we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients. 

At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognising that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting. 

For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.

Person specification

Physical requirements of the post

Essential criteria
  • Health and physical abilities sufficient for the post (if necessary with reasonable adjustments with respect to the Equality Act/Disability Discrimination Act).

Qualifications / training required

Essential criteria
  • Registered Nurse on relevant part of the NMC register
  • Registered Nurse on paediatric register
  • Evidence of on-going personal development
  • Completion of Healthcare Degree (or equivalent – minimum 120 credits at L6)
  • Higher Education Institute approved course in supporting learners in practice or the ability to provide evidence of • Supporting a range of learners in practice • Supporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practice
Desirable criteria
  • Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnosis course
  • History taking and Physical Assessment experience / course and competencies
  • Paediatric Pre-Assessment Practitioner course
  • Venesection training course
  • Independent Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification
  • Advanced Communication course
  • Management Experience / Course

Previous or relevant experience necessary

Essential criteria
  • Significant post registration experience within a surgical setting.
  • Evidence of clinical leadership and managerial ability
Desirable criteria
  • Broad range of post registration experience including within a preoperative assessment setting.

Special requirements of the post

Essential criteria
  • Ability to work flexible hours and fulfil service requirements

Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential criteria
  • Patients First
  • Always Improving
  • Working Together

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)Care quality commission - GoodDisability confident employerInclusion UK

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

Apply online now

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Tammy Rothery
Job title
Senior Sister
Email address
[email protected]