# Assistant Pre-Op Practitioner - Pre-Operative Assessment > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/assistant-pre-op-practitioner-pre-operative-assessment/70c55fb3-8bac-40b1-a640-c30437f7d5fb - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/assistant-pre-op-practitioner-pre-operative-assessment/70c55fb3-8bac-40b1-a640-c30437f7d5fb.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Trust Headquarters, King's Mill Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Practitioner - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** £25,760 - £27,476 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (This job may entail working some Saturdays and also rotation to Newark Hospital when staffing needs to be flexed and there is clinical need) - **Closing date:** 2026-11-05T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-22T13:40:50.513Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Nottinghamshire/SuttonInAshfield/Sherwood_Forest_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Operating_Department/Operating_Department-v8313439 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8313439?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.sfh-tr.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Play a vital role in preparing patients for surgery and help ensure they receive the care and support they need before their procedure at King’s Mill Hospital. We are looking for a motivated and patient-focused Assistant Pre-Operative Practitioner to join our Pre-Operative Assessment Unit. Working alongside registered nurses and other healthcare professionals, you will support the assessment and preparation of patients for planned surgery, carrying out clinical tasks such as taking blood samples and initial health assessments in line with your training and competencies. You will contribute to the smooth running of the unit by preparing clinical equipment, maintaining accurate and confidential patient records, following infection prevention and control procedures, and ensuring a safe and organised environment. You will also help patients feel at ease by communicating clearly, treating them with dignity and responding appropriately to their needs and concerns. We are looking for someone with strong communication and organisational skills, a flexible approach and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team. A willingness to undertake further training and competency assessments is essential, with opportunities to expand your clinical knowledge and develop your skills in pre-operative care. Join our team and become part of the service that helps prepare patients for a safe and successful surgical journey. ### Main duties of the job To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities ### Applicant requirements This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Experience working in an acute surgical environment - Experience in adapting to fluctuating workloads - Experience in dealing with anxious patients and working in a stressful environment **Desirable** - Theatre experience ### Qualifications **Essential** - NVQ level 3 in care or peri operative support - Willingness to undertake further NVQ level 3 study ### Further Training **Essential** - Willingness to undertake competency based assessment for role additions **Desirable** - Speciality specific anatomy knowledge - Role awareness ### Knowledge Requirements **Essential** - Good written and verbal communication skills ### Contractual Requirements **Essential** - Work Flexibly to meet the needs of the service - Regular attendee ## Documents - [benefits leaflet (pdf, 834.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2702) - [application guide (pdf, 584.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2448) - [our staff networks (pdf, 810.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2938) - [assistant pre-op practitioner (pdf, 216.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10634160) - [nursing, midwifery & ahp strategy 25-28 (pdf, 2.6mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2492) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.