Pre-Operative Assessment Nurse - Band 6 | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

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

This role required NMC Registration

Base Location

UHD - Royal Bournemouth Hospital & Poole Hospital (Cross site working)

Interview Date

26th May 2026

• 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

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.

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert

This advert closes on Monday 18 May 2026

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