Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Pre-Operative Assessment Sister to join our Ward team based in Hemel Hempstead. You will join us on a full-time permanent basis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary plus benefits.
Main duties of the job
About the role
Your responsibilities will include:
To oversee the day-to-day operations of a pre-operative assessment department, ensuring safe, efficient, and effective patient care.
To be responsible for ensuring that patients are appropriately assessed, prepared for surgery, and informed about their upcoming procedure.
To be responsible for the patient's clinical journey along agreed patient care pathways, supported by evidence-based practice.
To ensure provision of highest standard of safe and effective care through the effective use of evidence-based practice in line with agreed local and national standards and the NMC Code.
To be responsible for the effective and efficient operational management of the Pre-assessment Department.
To lead in development of the Pre-operative Assessment Department and continuously improving the service.
To support the quality governance framework, agenda, and standards
For Clinical Roles:
The successful candidate will be expected to work on a shift basis, working 37.5 hours per week over a 7 day rota during the hospital operating hours. The rota is not fixed, is subject to change in order to meet operational needs and will be required to work weekends and bank holidays in accordance with the rota.
About us
About Us
At OSD Healthcare, we are pioneering a new approach to private healthcare. We are committed to combining the skills of our healthcare professionals with the very best in medical technology, ensuring we deliver the best possible care to our patients.
Our mission is to make private healthcare affordable and accessible, providing outstanding patient care - 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Our flagship outpatient, dental, physio and diagnostic clinic features state-of-the-art equipment and an exceptional, quality environment for patients and staff.
We have extended our service offering our day case theatres on site. Patient pathways and continuity of care are of the utmost importance to us and we believe that the ability to offer consultations, testing, imaging and surgery under one roof will positively impact our patients experience with us. Our aim is to provide the very best in healthcare in the fastest possible time. No case is too small, and every case is as important to us as it is to our patients.
Situated in Hemel Hempstead with free on-site parking and easy access to the M1 and M25, this is a unique opportunity to join a growing organisation, helping to shape our services and deliver outstanding care to each and every one of our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We have an exciting opportunity for a Pre-Operative Assessment Sister to join our Ward team based in Hemel Hempstead. You will join us on a full-time permanent basis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary plus benefits.
About Us
At OSD Healthcare, we are pioneering a new approach to private healthcare. We are committed to combining the skills of our healthcare professionals with the very best in medical technology, ensuring we deliver the best possible care to our patients.
Our mission is to make private healthcare affordable and accessible, providing outstanding patient care - 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Our flagship outpatient, dental, physio and diagnostic clinic features state-of-the-art equipment and an exceptional, quality environment for patients and staff.
We have extended our service offering our day case theatres on site. Patient pathways and continuity of care are of the utmost importance to us and we believe that the ability to offer consultations, testing, imaging and surgery under one roof will positively impact our patients experience with us. Our aim is to provide the very best in healthcare in the fastest possible time. No case is too small, and every case is as important to us as it is to our patients.
Situated in Hemel Hempstead with free on-site parking and easy access to the M1 and M25, this is a unique opportunity to join a growing organisation, helping to shape our services and deliver outstanding care to each and every one of our patients.
About the role
Your responsibilities will include:
- To oversee the day-to-day operations of a pre-operative assessment department, ensuring safe, efficient, and effective patient care.
- To be responsible for ensuring that patients are appropriately assessed, prepared for surgery, and informed about their upcoming procedure.
- To be responsible for the patient's clinical journey along agreed patient care pathways, supported by evidence-based practice.
- To ensure provision of highest standard of safe and effective care through the effective use of evidence-based practice in line with agreed local and national standards and the NMC Code.
- To be responsible for the effective and efficient operational management of the Pre-assessment Department.
- To lead in development of the Pre-operative Assessment Department and continuously improving the service.
- To support the quality governance framework, agenda, and standards
For Clinical Roles:
The successful candidate will be expected to work on a shift basis, working 37.5 hours per week over a 7 day rota during the hospital operating hours. The rota is not fixed, is subject to change in order to meet operational needs and will be required to work weekends and bank holidays in accordance with the rota.
About you
The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications, skills and experience:
- Registered Nurse and completed POA Course/Module.
- Current and consolidated experience as a senior clinical nurse
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Experience of managing a team of nurses and HCA’s with experience in clinical supervision
- Previous primary healthcare/ POA Department experience.
- Significant experience in pre-operative assessment and a strong understanding of patient care pathways.
- Proven ability to lead and motivate a team, manage performance, and drive service improvement.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, staff, and other healthcare professionals.
- Ability to identify and resolve complex issues, make sound clinical judgments, and adapt to changing situations.
For full details, please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Benefits we offer
We are dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of those around us – for our staff as well as our patients. To deliver outstanding healthcare our staff are one of the most important factors in our success.
We recognise that what’s important in work goes far beyond pay – including the environment you work in, the people you work with and the benefits and opportunities that come as part of a total reward package.
We are committed to enabling you to do the job you have been trained for in a superb environment with the best facilities and equipment available. We want our team to feel valued and have the opportunity to develop and grow with us, so we offer balanced rewards to support your current and future career.
Benefits include:
- 33 days annual leave inc of bank holidays, increasing with length of service and opportunity buy/sell leave
- Contributory pension scheme
- Life Insurance
- Private Medical Insurance (upon completion of probationary period)
- Contribution towards Eye Care
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Employee Assistance
- OSDH Discount
- Discounted Cinema Tickets
- Car Discounts
- Free on-site parking
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Please be advised that if you are invited to attend an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK.
The closing date for applications is 27/8/25 however, please note that we may close the advert earlier if there is a significant number of applications.
Click apply today to be considered for the Pre-Operative Assessment Sister role – we would love to hear from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
We have an exciting opportunity for a Pre-Operative Assessment Sister to join our Ward team based in Hemel Hempstead. You will join us on a full-time permanent basis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary plus benefits.
About Us
At OSD Healthcare, we are pioneering a new approach to private healthcare. We are committed to combining the skills of our healthcare professionals with the very best in medical technology, ensuring we deliver the best possible care to our patients.
Our mission is to make private healthcare affordable and accessible, providing outstanding patient care - 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Our flagship outpatient, dental, physio and diagnostic clinic features state-of-the-art equipment and an exceptional, quality environment for patients and staff.
We have extended our service offering our day case theatres on site. Patient pathways and continuity of care are of the utmost importance to us and we believe that the ability to offer consultations, testing, imaging and surgery under one roof will positively impact our patients experience with us. Our aim is to provide the very best in healthcare in the fastest possible time. No case is too small, and every case is as important to us as it is to our patients.
Situated in Hemel Hempstead with free on-site parking and easy access to the M1 and M25, this is a unique opportunity to join a growing organisation, helping to shape our services and deliver outstanding care to each and every one of our patients.
About the role
Your responsibilities will include:
- To oversee the day-to-day operations of a pre-operative assessment department, ensuring safe, efficient, and effective patient care.
- To be responsible for ensuring that patients are appropriately assessed, prepared for surgery, and informed about their upcoming procedure.
- To be responsible for the patient's clinical journey along agreed patient care pathways, supported by evidence-based practice.
- To ensure provision of highest standard of safe and effective care through the effective use of evidence-based practice in line with agreed local and national standards and the NMC Code.
- To be responsible for the effective and efficient operational management of the Pre-assessment Department.
- To lead in development of the Pre-operative Assessment Department and continuously improving the service.
- To support the quality governance framework, agenda, and standards
For Clinical Roles:
The successful candidate will be expected to work on a shift basis, working 37.5 hours per week over a 7 day rota during the hospital operating hours. The rota is not fixed, is subject to change in order to meet operational needs and will be required to work weekends and bank holidays in accordance with the rota.
About you
The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications, skills and experience:
- Registered Nurse and completed POA Course/Module.
- Current and consolidated experience as a senior clinical nurse
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Experience of managing a team of nurses and HCA’s with experience in clinical supervision
- Previous primary healthcare/ POA Department experience.
- Significant experience in pre-operative assessment and a strong understanding of patient care pathways.
- Proven ability to lead and motivate a team, manage performance, and drive service improvement.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, staff, and other healthcare professionals.
- Ability to identify and resolve complex issues, make sound clinical judgments, and adapt to changing situations.
For full details, please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Benefits we offer
We are dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of those around us – for our staff as well as our patients. To deliver outstanding healthcare our staff are one of the most important factors in our success.
We recognise that what’s important in work goes far beyond pay – including the environment you work in, the people you work with and the benefits and opportunities that come as part of a total reward package.
We are committed to enabling you to do the job you have been trained for in a superb environment with the best facilities and equipment available. We want our team to feel valued and have the opportunity to develop and grow with us, so we offer balanced rewards to support your current and future career.
Benefits include:
- 33 days annual leave inc of bank holidays, increasing with length of service and opportunity buy/sell leave
- Contributory pension scheme
- Life Insurance
- Private Medical Insurance (upon completion of probationary period)
- Contribution towards Eye Care
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Employee Assistance
- OSDH Discount
- Discounted Cinema Tickets
- Car Discounts
- Free on-site parking
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Please be advised that if you are invited to attend an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK.
The closing date for applications is 27/8/25 however, please note that we may close the advert earlier if there is a significant number of applications.
Click apply today to be considered for the Pre-Operative Assessment Sister role – we would love to hear from you!
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Completed POA Course/Module
Desirable
- ENB 998 or similar mentorship
- course.
Experience
Essential
- Current and consolidated experience as a senior clinical nurse
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Clinical Supervision
- Experience of managing a team of nurses and HCAs
- Previous primary healthcare POA Department experience
Desirable
- Private healthcare experience
Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Significant experience in pre-operative assessment and a strong understanding of patient care pathways.
- Proven ability to lead and motivate a team, manage performance, and drive service improvement.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, staff, and other healthcare professionals.
- Ability to identify and resolve complex issues, make sound clinical judgments, and adapt to changing situations.
- Strong organizational and time management skills to effectively manage workflows and priorities.
- Understanding of relevant clinical guidelines, policies, and procedures related to pre-operative assessment.
- Evidence of on-going professional
- development.
- Knowledge and experience of clinical quality and governance
Desirable
- Understanding of private
- medicine and the relevant
- legislative frameworks.
Quality/Attributes/ Others
Essential
- Flexible approach to work
- Able to work on own initiative and Self-motivated.
- A good team player with high levels of engagement
- Articulate and confident communicator
- Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities.
- High standards of personal presentation appropriate to a quality healthcare environment
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Completed POA Course/Module
Desirable
- ENB 998 or similar mentorship
- course.
Experience
Essential
- Current and consolidated experience as a senior clinical nurse
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Clinical Supervision
- Experience of managing a team of nurses and HCAs
- Previous primary healthcare POA Department experience
Desirable
- Private healthcare experience
Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Significant experience in pre-operative assessment and a strong understanding of patient care pathways.
- Proven ability to lead and motivate a team, manage performance, and drive service improvement.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, staff, and other healthcare professionals.
- Ability to identify and resolve complex issues, make sound clinical judgments, and adapt to changing situations.
- Strong organizational and time management skills to effectively manage workflows and priorities.
- Understanding of relevant clinical guidelines, policies, and procedures related to pre-operative assessment.
- Evidence of on-going professional
- development.
- Knowledge and experience of clinical quality and governance
Desirable
- Understanding of private
- medicine and the relevant
- legislative frameworks.
Quality/Attributes/ Others
Essential
- Flexible approach to work
- Able to work on own initiative and Self-motivated.
- A good team player with high levels of engagement
- Articulate and confident communicator
- Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities.
- High standards of personal presentation appropriate to a quality healthcare environment
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).
