# Pre Operative Assessment Nurse > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/pre-operative-assessment-nurse/8560860a-0823-4584-8676-976f636916c8 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/pre-operative-assessment-nurse/8560860a-0823-4584-8676-976f636916c8.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust - **Town:** Leicester - **Region:** Midlands - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Nurse (adult and children) - **Salary:** £32,073 - £39,043 pro rota - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, weekdays & Saturday & cross site - **Closing date:** 2026-08-10T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-27T14:30:43.727Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Leicestershire/Leicestershire/University_Hospitals_Leicester_NHS_Trust/Pre_Operative_Assessment/Pre_Operative_Assessment-v8111026 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8111026?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and ambitious registered nurse to join our preassessment team. You will help our Pre Operative service assess and overcome the challenges of preparing patients for a General Anesthetic and complex Local Anesthetic   in readiness for elective surgery. The key role of the successful candidate will be to deliver elements of the 5 core requirements, set by NHSE, carried out by our service.  you will be undertaking the preassessment of elective surgical patients, using various systems to obtain accurate medial/ surgical history taking and clinical skills. You will manage your own case load and time to complete clinic appointments  assigned to you.  You will use your experience and clinical skills to provide information, guidance and support to patients  waiting for elective surgery.  You must have a passion for delivering an excellent patient-focus service,  some experience in a Pre assessment, either ward based or outpatients - Flexibility to travel to different sites - Flexibility to work days Monday to Saturday - Working hours 7.30 - 5.30pm - The ability  to undertake further development and training as required ### Main duties of the job Early screening of the patients electronically submitted information, and compare with medical records, to identify the correct appointment type the patient would safely need.  Where Health optimisation is required, make the required referral, in real time. Complete the preassessment of elective surgical patients, either face to face or  by telephone, as allocated. Ensuring patients are safely prepared for surgery Have / build a diverse broad knowledge base of several specialties needing elective surgery, including Gyneacology, General surgery, Gastroenterology, Urology,   Plastics, Ears/ Nose/ Throat, Breast Checking patient investigation results, identifying and acting on concerns and/or abnormalities - Excellent verbal, non-verbal, multi computer system use and written communication skills - Experience/ develop  autonomous working - Strong organisational skills and attention to detail - Be able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when working with others - Teaching and  mentorship experience ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities The post holder will be required to work as a competent member of the Pre Operative assessment team to provide safe and effective high quality care, as an autonomous practitioner. the post holder will be able to carry out basic clinical investigations such as Calculating BMI, take Blood pressure readings, height and weight, Blood test ( training will be given) and Infection prevention tests, such as MRSA To work in accordance with the standards set by the Nursing/Midwifery Professional Bodies, and with the Trust Nursing Policies and Guidelines. Be an accountable practitioner, taking every opportunity to sustain and improve knowledge and professional competence. If required, to take charge of unit on allocated days. ## Person Specification ### Communcation **Essential** - Good Standard of English - Computer literate - advanced ### Experience and knowledge **Essential** - preparation for the surgical patient undergoing a General anesthetic - MDT referals - work load organization **Desirable** - Pre Operative assessment accredited course ### Training & Qualifications **Essential** - NMC Registered Nurse - Strong knowledge base of Medical conditions - Digital communication skills - Problem solving **Desirable** - Venipuncture ## Documents - [poa b5 jd 2026 (pdf, 512.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10432302) - [employee benefits (pdf, 578.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2350) - [poa b5 personal spec (pdf, 416.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10432308) - [understanding your right to work in the uk (pdf, 1.1mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2349) ## 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.