Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Staff Nurse Pre Assessment - B5

The closing date is 04 May 2026

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Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic full time band 5 staff nurse to join our friendly and supportive Pre-Assessment team.

Pre-Assessment is a busy department and has a highly motivated approach to multidisciplinary patient care.

Candidates will be required to have good communication and observational skills and be passionate about providing high standards of care. Ongoing training and support in this role will be provided.

Applicants should have a genuine interest in undergoing training and relevant course in order to develop their skills further.

Main duties of the job

As a registered, accountable and autonomous nurse to act in the best interests of your patients at all times and take personal responsibility for your actions and decisions. To be responsible for patient assessment, planning of care, implementing and supervising safe and compassionate care, and evaluating the effectiveness of care. As an NMC registrant facilitate learning and development of others. You will demonstrate leadership qualities and be open, transparent and trustworthy. As a Trust employee act with integrity and uphold the values and beliefs of the Trust and the NMC Code of Conduct.

To provide a high standard of individualised patient care reflecting individual competencies and education that involves relatives/carers as appropriate. To be responsible for the nursing care of a defined group of patients. To assist in the management and organisation of the nursing service in the clinical area including the teaching and management of more junior staff or those in training.

About us

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

We have received an overall Good rating from the CQC with Medical care (including older peoples care), End of Life Care and Maternity services being deemed Outstanding by the CQC.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HsiGn9joTQ

Details

Date posted

20 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£33,677 to £40,996 a year Per annum including High Cost Area Supplement (HCSW)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

384-AR-EMF20221

Job locations

The Royal Surrey

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the full Job description

Professional function:To adhere to the main standard of performance for patient care, within the concepts of the accepted nursing philosophy, The Guide and good customer care.

To carry out all relevant forms of nursing care without direct supervision.

To manage a group of patients ensuring effective communication with the nurse in charge.

To liaise with clinicians, other professionals and community staff as appropriate co-ordinating and maintaining care which will achieve the set standards.To ensure that the following standards are met and that this can be demonstrated.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the full Job description

Professional function:To adhere to the main standard of performance for patient care, within the concepts of the accepted nursing philosophy, The Guide and good customer care.

To carry out all relevant forms of nursing care without direct supervision.

To manage a group of patients ensuring effective communication with the nurse in charge.

To liaise with clinicians, other professionals and community staff as appropriate co-ordinating and maintaining care which will achieve the set standards.To ensure that the following standards are met and that this can be demonstrated.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse Part 1 or Part 2
  • Evidence of recent professional updating and relevant personal development.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrates professional awareness and knowledge

Desirable

  • Knowledge if current NHS and Professional issues
  • Knowledge of clinical governance issues such as complaints handling, clinical risk management.
  • Can demonstrate up-to-date clinical creditability/competence
  • Consolidation of Nurse Training
  • Understanding of current issues in Acute NHS setting
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse Part 1 or Part 2
  • Evidence of recent professional updating and relevant personal development.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrates professional awareness and knowledge

Desirable

  • Knowledge if current NHS and Professional issues
  • Knowledge of clinical governance issues such as complaints handling, clinical risk management.
  • Can demonstrate up-to-date clinical creditability/competence
  • Consolidation of Nurse Training
  • Understanding of current issues in Acute NHS setting

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Surrey

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX


Employer's website

https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Surrey

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX


Employer's website

https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Pre-Op Assessment Sister

Rebecca Tucker

rebecca.tucker1@nhs.net

01483571122

Details

Date posted

20 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£33,677 to £40,996 a year Per annum including High Cost Area Supplement (HCSW)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

384-AR-EMF20221

Job locations

The Royal Surrey

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX


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