The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Pre-Assessment Nurse

The closing date is 06 September 2025

Job summary

Are you ready for a fresh new challenge? Do you want to work in a role that is rewarding, shaping the elective surgical pathway of patients? This is your chance to step into a dynamic Pre Assessment nurse role where the patient is the centre of the care

As part of our forward thinking service you will

Empower patients by promoting getting fitter better sooner ready for surgery
Promote healthy lifestyle changes and access to services. Deliver safe, high-quality, evidence-based care for patients of elective surgical pathways
Be part of an innovative, supportive team while also having the autonomy to make an impact in your own way

We are looking for excellent communicators, natural organisers, and change makers, people who can balance independence with teamwork.

Main duties of the job

To provide clinical support in the Pre-Operative Assessment (POA) Unit and act as an autonomous practitioner. Undertaking both formal and informal teaching to cascade knowledge, skills and promote best practice within the POA service. The Pre Assessment Nurse will be responsible for planning, delivering and evaluating care to meet patients needs. Carry out duties under the direction of Department Sister providing a pre-operative assessment service for all patients accessing the unit. To work within the orgnisations policies, standard operating procedures and guidelines. To maintain effective communication with the multi-professional team about patient care To develop knowledge and skills appropriate to the role and work area To contribute to the development of services and quality improvements

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall

But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence

Certificates of Sponsorship

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Date posted

27 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-25-08-024

Job locations

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Degree level qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience at senior level

Desirable

Evidence of on-going professional development in a recognised and appropriate nursing field of practice
Professional and clinical competence

Experience

Desirable

Previous experience in Surgery/Pre-operative Assessment.
Experience in managing long term conditions

knowledge

Essential

Sound clinical knowledge in all aspects of preoperative assessment
Understands the concepts of clinical governance and shared governance including evidence based practice and critical appraisal of research findings

Desirable

Demonstrates knowledge of effective risk management
Knowledge of current NHS issues including performance targets and the wider modernisation agenda

Registration

Essential

Registered Nurse - 1st level with current NMC Registration

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Degree level qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience at senior level

Desirable

Evidence of on-going professional development in a recognised and appropriate nursing field of practice
Professional and clinical competence

Experience

Desirable

Previous experience in Surgery/Pre-operative Assessment.
Experience in managing long term conditions

knowledge

Essential

Sound clinical knowledge in all aspects of preoperative assessment
Understands the concepts of clinical governance and shared governance including evidence based practice and critical appraisal of research findings

Desirable

Demonstrates knowledge of effective risk management
Knowledge of current NHS issues including performance targets and the wider modernisation agenda

Registration

Essential

Registered Nurse - 1st level with current NMC Registration

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.