Pre-operative assessment Specialist Nurse
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University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust Pre-operative assessment Specialist Nurse
The closing date is 15 September 2026
Job summary
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.
We pride ourselves on being a close and supportive team which 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 is 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 roll out of our digital pre-assessment service, changing and shaping the way the department runs to improve patient care.
Base Location: Bournemouth/Poole with a move to Poole in line with the Phase 3 move.
Interview Date: 24th September
Main duties of the job
Assessment of patients undergoing surgical procedures, with a focus on major orthopeadics and digital triage to include 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.
About us
UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.
If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.
UHD has active networks including Women's, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.
AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.
There is a planned move to Poole Hospital with in line with the Phase 3 move.
Details
Date posted
02 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
153-SU06676
Job locations
Poole
Longfleet Road
Poole
BH15 2JB
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse
- Advanced Physical examination of the Adult qualification
Desirable
- Learning & assessing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Broad surgical /Anaesthetic Nursing experience.
- Ability to work at an autonomous level
Desirable
- Evidence of supervision of staff to ensure standards of care
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- IT literacy using a range of current and relevant packages
Desirable
- Venepuncture
- ECG recording
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse
- Advanced Physical examination of the Adult qualification
Desirable
- Learning & assessing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Broad surgical /Anaesthetic Nursing experience.
- Ability to work at an autonomous level
Desirable
- Evidence of supervision of staff to ensure standards of care
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- IT literacy using a range of current and relevant packages
Desirable
- Venepuncture
- ECG recording
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Poole
Longfleet Road
Poole
BH15 2JB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Poole
Longfleet Road
Poole
BH15 2JB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Co-Lead Practitioner
Suzanne Young
03000194659
Details
Date posted
02 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
153-SU06676
Job locations
Poole
Longfleet Road
Poole
BH15 2JB
United Kingdom
Supporting documents
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