Pre Operative Assessment Staff Nurse
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Haywards heath,
England,
United Kingdom
Health and Care
Skilled Worker
Salary
32073 - 39043 GBP /YEAR
Job posted on May 10, 2026
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Job Description:
The Preoperative Assessment Department at the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) manages clinics for the elective surgical patients and from multiple specialities; covering planned admissions to the PRH in Haywards Heath, the Royal Sussex County in Brighton, Lewes Victoria Hospital in Lewes and the Sussex Orthopaedic Treatment Centre (which is GIRFT accredited) in the grounds of the PRH. You will be based in the PRH.
Are you Dynamic and thrive in a busy working environment?
Do you want to be part of a friendly and welcoming team?
We are looking for an experienced nurse to be responsible for providing clinical service to assess a patient's fitness prior to surgery, using problem solving and critical thinking to determine if a patient is safe to proceed with surgery or needs to be deferred. Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams such as waiting list, GP's, Anaesthetists and theatres the nurses will assess a patient's current health and medical history, plan next steps prior to surgery and evaluate outcomes and investigations for optimisation before surgery.
We are a nurse-led department where the staff nurses role is to provide high-quality care through a comprehensive, individualised assessment of the elective surgical patient.
Main duties of the job
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria.
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.
To ensure a high standard of care provision by initiating and supporting the POA team in liaising with all disciplines such as the G.P, with regards to abnormal results and optimising.
Ensure that clinical practice accurately reflects unit and Trust policies.
People Management and Development
Actively encourage good practice and personal development.
Contribute to an active learning environment for all grades of staff and
students.
Patient Care Delivery
To assess, plan, implement and evaluate the physical, social and psychological condition of the patient in the preparation for elective surgery by accurately exploring and documenting each patient's previous anaesthetic history and medical, surgical drug history and social history in accordance with the dept. guidelines.
About us
Working for our organisation
At UH Sussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Candidate Pack https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Details
Date posted
08 May 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
279-7952221-MAY26
Job locations
Clayton Ward Princess Royal Hospital
Lewes Road
Haywards Heath
RH16 4EX
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for an experience nurse who will be responsible for providing an efficient and safe service for patients attending Pre-Operative Assessment Clayton Department.
They need experience using problem solving skills and critical thinking to determine if a patient is safe to proceed with surgery or needs to be deferred. Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams such as waiting list, GP's, Anaesthetists and theatres; the nurses will assess a patient's current health and medical history, plan next steps prior to surgery and evaluate outcomes and investigations for optimisation before surgery.
Commence necessary planning for perioperative care and maintain close liaisons with staff concerned with planning and scheduling patient admissions.
Initiate and follow through investigations and referrals to other health care professionals according to agreed protocols.
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details. Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for an experience nurse who will be responsible for providing an efficient and safe service for patients attending Pre-Operative Assessment Clayton Department.
They need experience using problem solving skills and critical thinking to determine if a patient is safe to proceed with surgery or needs to be deferred. Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams such as waiting list, GP's, Anaesthetists and theatres; the nurses will assess a patient's current health and medical history, plan next steps prior to surgery and evaluate outcomes and investigations for optimisation before surgery.
Commence necessary planning for perioperative care and maintain close liaisons with staff concerned with planning and scheduling patient admissions.
Initiate and follow through investigations and referrals to other health care professionals according to agreed protocols.
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications / Experience
Essential
Desirable
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications / Experience
Essential
Desirable
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
APPLY NOW
Are you Dynamic and thrive in a busy working environment?
Do you want to be part of a friendly and welcoming team?
We are looking for an experienced nurse to be responsible for providing clinical service to assess a patient's fitness prior to surgery, using problem solving and critical thinking to determine if a patient is safe to proceed with surgery or needs to be deferred. Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams such as waiting list, GP's, Anaesthetists and theatres the nurses will assess a patient's current health and medical history, plan next steps prior to surgery and evaluate outcomes and investigations for optimisation before surgery.
We are a nurse-led department where the staff nurses role is to provide high-quality care through a comprehensive, individualised assessment of the elective surgical patient.
Main duties of the job
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria.
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.
To ensure a high standard of care provision by initiating and supporting the POA team in liaising with all disciplines such as the G.P, with regards to abnormal results and optimising.
Ensure that clinical practice accurately reflects unit and Trust policies.
People Management and Development
Actively encourage good practice and personal development.
Contribute to an active learning environment for all grades of staff and
students.
Patient Care Delivery
To assess, plan, implement and evaluate the physical, social and psychological condition of the patient in the preparation for elective surgery by accurately exploring and documenting each patient's previous anaesthetic history and medical, surgical drug history and social history in accordance with the dept. guidelines.
About us
Working for our organisation
At UH Sussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Candidate Pack https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Details
Date posted
08 May 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
279-7952221-MAY26
Job locations
Clayton Ward Princess Royal Hospital
Lewes Road
Haywards Heath
RH16 4EX
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for an experience nurse who will be responsible for providing an efficient and safe service for patients attending Pre-Operative Assessment Clayton Department.
They need experience using problem solving skills and critical thinking to determine if a patient is safe to proceed with surgery or needs to be deferred. Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams such as waiting list, GP's, Anaesthetists and theatres; the nurses will assess a patient's current health and medical history, plan next steps prior to surgery and evaluate outcomes and investigations for optimisation before surgery.
Commence necessary planning for perioperative care and maintain close liaisons with staff concerned with planning and scheduling patient admissions.
Initiate and follow through investigations and referrals to other health care professionals according to agreed protocols.
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details. Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for an experience nurse who will be responsible for providing an efficient and safe service for patients attending Pre-Operative Assessment Clayton Department.
They need experience using problem solving skills and critical thinking to determine if a patient is safe to proceed with surgery or needs to be deferred. Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams such as waiting list, GP's, Anaesthetists and theatres; the nurses will assess a patient's current health and medical history, plan next steps prior to surgery and evaluate outcomes and investigations for optimisation before surgery.
Commence necessary planning for perioperative care and maintain close liaisons with staff concerned with planning and scheduling patient admissions.
Initiate and follow through investigations and referrals to other health care professionals according to agreed protocols.
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications / Experience
Essential
- RGN Degree/Diploma
- Current NMC registration
- Evidence of recent continuous professional development
- Experience (through placement or employment) of working in an acute clinical environment
Desirable
- Teaching qualification
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Person Specification
Qualifications / Experience
Essential
- RGN Degree/Diploma
- Current NMC registration
- Evidence of recent continuous professional development
- Experience (through placement or employment) of working in an acute clinical environment
Desirable
- Teaching qualification
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues