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Job summary

Main area
Pre-Assessment
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday required, flexible working can be discussed)
Job ref
391-RFL-7861770
Employer
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Free London
Town
Hampstead
Salary
£46,419 - £63,176 per annum inclusive of HCAS
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
09/04/2026 23:59

Employer heading

NHS

Band 6 Clinical Nurse Specialist Adult Pre-Assessment Service

NHS AfC: 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.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a set of technology that can perform various tasks that typically required human intelligence. Your application is your opportunity to demonstrate to us how you meet the requirements of the role. We recognise that AI tools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants. However, it’s important that examples and responses genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process. AI must not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey. Further guidance can be found in the NLPSS Applicant Toolkit https://royalfree.pagetiger.com/cuuomnr/1.

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Job overview

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an enthusiastic skilled pre-operative or surgical experienced nurse who would like the opportunity to broaden their clinical skills into a band 6-7 development position as a POA CNS nurse.

We offer a progressive environment with the support of a team and the department based clinical practice Facilitator.

The Pre-Operative Assessment unit is a welcoming, diverse and exciting department with a passion to deliver world class care to all our patients.

We pre-assess more than 300 patients weekly. This nurse led clinic supported by consultant anaesthetists is a fast-developing service with a vision for expansion over the coming months. We offer the opportunity to rotate between pre-operative assessment, day surgery and PACU (post anaesthetic care unit) to enhance your peri-operative skills and experience.

We provide adult pre-operative assessment for patients undergoing operation under general anaesthetic and/or sedation and regional anaesthetic for a range of surgical specialties.

The unit serves in an outpatient capacity from Monday to Friday, seven and a half hour day. We are closed on weekends and bank holidays. The clinic hours are divided into two shift patterns. An early shift from 08:00hrs to 16:00Hrs and a late shift from 10:00Hrs to 18:00Hrs.

Main duties of the job

To liaise with all key members of the multidisciplinary team to advise and support colleagues in the delivery of specialised care across professional boundaries.

 The post holder will be a skilled, autonomous practitioner with expert knowledge in pre-assessment 

To undertake complex surgical pre-operative nurse led clinics, being responsible for excellent standards of nursing care to patients through the planning, coordinating, and delivering of these clinics.

To contribute to the facilitation of the planning, delivery, and evaluation of care pathways for patients attending pre-operative assessment to ensure patients are appropriately optimised and fit for surgery.

To promote an innovative and progressive attitude to the continual improvement of patient care through reviewing the evidence base and embedding this in practice through engagement in research activities.

Attend Multi-disciplinary team meetings, acting as patient advocate and contributing to shared clinical decision making.

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

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Previous experience of research and audit
  • Evidence of teaching junior members of staff
  • Proven evidence of improving the patient experience
Desirable criteria
  • Current experience of line management of staff
  • Experience of working in a nurse led clinic
  • Substantial post-registration experience in pre-assessment

Education & Personal Qualification

Essential criteria
  • Registered nurse
  • Undergraduate degree
  • Recognised teaching or mentorship qualification
  • Post registration qualification relevant to specialty
  • Willingness to undertake independent nurse prescribing course and complete competences
Desirable criteria
  • Advanced physical assessment skills

Personal Qualities and Attributes

Essential criteria
  • Be a positive role model with the ability to demonstrate credible and professional approach
  • Evidence of proven, on-going professional development
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Ability to work as a team and form professional relationships with colleagues
  • Diplomatic and calm
  • To be flexible and approachable

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Skills and aptitudes

Essential criteria
  • Expert specialist skills for the post
  • Knowledge of current advances and pathways of care relevant to specialty
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to negotiate and influence
  • Skilled in use of computer/keyboard including Word/Teams and Excel
  • Ability to problem-solve, prioritise and work to deadlines
  • Ability to motivate staff and improve individuals and team performance
  • Ability to develop collaborative working relationships with multi professional teams
  • Demonstrates evidence of knowledge and ability to undertake change management
  • Able to manage stressful situations and challenge decisions to ensure that patient needs are met
Desirable criteria
  • Able to lead, manage and motivate others in complex problem solving and assessment skills

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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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.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Jasmine Butler
Job title
Senior Sister
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
02074726313
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