Pre Op Assessement Nurse (Fixed Term - 12 months)

We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses. Support, supervise, and mentor student nurses and junior staff, contributing to their learning, development, and clinical competence within the department. Provide high-quality care and support to pre-operative elective patients, ensuring they are fully prepared for surgery in line with clinical standards and protocols. Deliver safe and effective post-operative care for day-case patients, including ongoing assessment and facilitating nurse-led discharge in accordance with established criteria and guidelines. Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability by working across different clinical areas as required. Working autonomously in own clinic, managing own caseload of patients as well as working within a team. Work collaboratively with all members of the ward team, promoting effective communication and liaison with the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure the highest standard of patient care is consistently delivered. Communicate effectively within the team, contributing to a positive working environment by supporting and motivating colleagues, while maintaining strict confidentiality at all times in relation to patients and their carers. Provide clear, accurate, and timely written and verbal information, advice, and education to patients and their carers, supporting informed decision-making and promoting safe care throughout the patient pathway. Internal applicants should note that this opportunity will be offered on a secondment basis. Before applying, internal colleagues must discuss the opportunity with their current line manager to confirm whether they can be released from their substantive role if successful. Release to undertake a secondment is not automatic and must be agreed between the colleague, their current line manager, and the recruiting line manager.