Staff Nurse (Pre-Op Assessment)
The closing date is 12 October 2025
Job summary
Band 5 Staff Nurse (Pre-Op Assessment)
An exciting opportunity to join the pre-operative assessment team located at the Royal Berkshire Hospital.
We provide optimisation for adult patients undergoing elective T&O, trauma, urology, general surgery, including breast and interventional radiology and gynaecology for up to 350 patients/week.
Main duties of the job
Undertaking, recording and processing a comprehensive nursing assessment and planning, delivering and evaluating high standards of evidenced based nursing assessment for a diverse group of patients about to undergo elective Orthopaedic, Urological , General surgical and gynaecological surgery.
Undertake patient assessment without direct supervision. Is accountable for the information and care delivered and any omissions.
Request support and advice from senior team as appropriate.
Process information obtained, clear patient or make any ongoing referrals highlighted and follow-up results for a given group of patients.
Teach and supervise junior staff, students and the non-registered nursing workforce.
Accountable for care or any omissions of care that are delegated to others.
Act as role model, delivering care with empathy and compassion as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Maintain and update knowledge and skills in line with NMC revalidation guidelines.
About us
Reading sits on the river Thames and is served by great road and rail links to London, Oxford and Southampton. With excellent leisure and shopping facilities, and a thriving cultural scene, Reading is a wonderful place to live, work and play and provides excellent facilities for families, including some of the best state and private schools in the UK.
The CQC rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as Good.
Our "CARE" values:Compassionate,Aspirational,Resourceful,Excellent, reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen.
Details
Date posted
30 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
193-7447608PCG
Job locations
Royal Berkshire Hospital
London Road
Reading
RG1 5AN
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Berkshire Hospital
London Road
Reading
RG1 5AN
Employer's website
https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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