Job summary
- Main area
- Pre-Operative Assessment
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (This is a new role that could possibly be funded after 12 months)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (08:00-18:00 4 days per week.)
- Job ref
- 391-RFL-8096178
- Employer
- Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Chase Farm Hospital
- Town
- Enfield
- Salary
- £45,953 - £54,254 per annum inclusive of HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 15/07/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Band 6 Pre-Assessment Nurse
Band 6
Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.
Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.
Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.
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Job overview
FIXED TERM - 12 MONTHS
The Pre-Assessment Nurse will provide comprehensive nursing assessments for patients preparing for surgery. The post holder will ensure patients are clinically optimised, informed, and supported throughout their pre-operative pathway. You will work closely with patients, consultants, anaesthetists, and the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, effective, and patient-centred care.
Main duties of the job
Undertake holistic pre-operative nursing assessments and identify potential clinical risks.
• Review patients’ medical history, medications, allergies, and existing health conditions.
• Perform clinical observations and relevant assessments to support patient optimisation.
• Arrange and coordinate investigations including blood tests, ECGs, and other required checks.
• Identify concerns and escalate appropriately to medical teams and specialist services.
• Provide patients with clear information, education, and reassurance regarding their procedure and recovery.
• Support safe surgical pathways by ensuring patients are appropriately prepared for admission.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with Trust policies and professional standards.
• Work collaboratively with surgeons, anaesthetists, GPs, and other healthcare professionals.
• Promote patient safety, infection prevention, and evidence-based practice.
Working for our organisation
'The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.
For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential criteria
- RN
- Post registration course in a relevant speciality essential
- Mentorship qualification essential
Desirable criteria
- Advanced Assessment Skills module
Experience
Essential criteria
- Current experience of preoperative assessment
- Experience of caring for the sick surgical patient
- Experience working as a mentor
Skills and aptitudes
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of surgical nursing
- Excellent communication skills
- Evidence of phlebotomy skills
- Desire to develop leadership and managerial skills
- Experience of audit/benchmarking
Others
Essential criteria
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Able to work under pressure to meet deadlines
- Good computer skills
- Demonstrates understanding of team working
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sara Fiku
- Job title
- Senior Sister Pre-Assessment
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0203 7582758
- Additional information
Please organise an Informal Visit, these are good to do to show your interest and be able to ask any questions in preparation for an interview.
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