Pre-Operative Assessment Nurse - Band 6
Location
Poole, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
8/6/2025
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Description
Surgical Pre-admission Assessment is a great way to develop your nursing career.
The post involves screening and pre-operative assessment of a diverse group of patients undergoing a wide range of elective surgical and orthopaedic procedures. The role requires an inquisitive nature & provides a varied and interesting workload where two days are never the same.
It is expected that the candidates for the band 6 post will have experience and knowledge of surgical procedures and pathways, good critical decision-making skills & communication skills. A formal qualification in advanced History taking would be advantageous.
We pride ourselves on being a close and supportive team that consists of Anaesthetists, a Clinical Lead Nurse, Specialist nurses, Staff nurses, health care assistants, and administrative staff, who would provide the successful candidate with the support required to become an integral member of our close team
Bournemouth Hospital has been part of University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust since our merger with Poole Hospital. It is an exciting time for our department as we are in the process of rolling out our digital pre-assessment service, changing and shaping the way the department runs to improve patient care.
This Role Required NMC Registration
Base Location: Poole Hospital - please note that cross site working will be required
Interview Date: TBC
Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Emma Law Job title: Sister Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 0300 019 3497
The post involves screening and pre-operative assessment of a diverse group of patients undergoing a wide range of elective surgical and orthopaedic procedures. The role requires an inquisitive nature & provides a varied and interesting workload where two days are never the same.
It is expected that the candidates for the band 6 post will have experience and knowledge of surgical procedures and pathways, good critical decision-making skills & communication skills. A formal qualification in advanced History taking would be advantageous.
We pride ourselves on being a close and supportive team that consists of Anaesthetists, a Clinical Lead Nurse, Specialist nurses, Staff nurses, health care assistants, and administrative staff, who would provide the successful candidate with the support required to become an integral member of our close team
Bournemouth Hospital has been part of University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust since our merger with Poole Hospital. It is an exciting time for our department as we are in the process of rolling out our digital pre-assessment service, changing and shaping the way the department runs to improve patient care.
This Role Required NMC Registration
Base Location: Poole Hospital - please note that cross site working will be required
Interview Date: TBC
- Assessment of patients undergoing surgical procedures, including taking of full health history, utilising GP records and historic notes, to ensure optimal pathway through to safe surgery. With advanced training, the band 6 role includes physical assessment of patients.
- Coordination of the department on a daily basis to ensure flow of patients through the department & best utilisation of staff.
- Ordering of investigations to include, but not restricted to, blood tests, ECG's, swabs & urine samples as per NICE guidelines & UHD protocols.
- Referral to MDT where appropriate, to include anaesthetist, Anticoagulant clinic, Respiratory function team.
- Communication with MDT to include admissions teams
- Coordination of patient follow up as integral part of role
Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Emma Law Job title: Sister Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 0300 019 3497
Advertise with us by contacting: [email protected]
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