Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity in the pre-operative department, and we are looking for a motivated and dynamic team player to fill the position of Staff Nurse.
UHD at Poole is on its way to becoming one of the largest elective hospitals in the country, and our pre-operative department is crucial in ensuring safe and effective patient care. We prioritise thorough assessments while optimising patients' conditions to enhance the success of the surgery.
If you have strong communication skills and a passion for supporting patients throughout their surgical journey, we would love to welcome you to our friendly and dedicated team. There are numerous reasons to join UHD, including enhanced annual leave, enrolment in our generous NHS pension scheme, and access to health and wellbeing services.
This role requires an active UK NMC Registration or HCPC Operating department practitioner registration
Base Location: UHD - Royal Bournemouth and Poole Hospital
Interview Date: July 28th 2026
Main duties of the job
- Screening and assessment of patients undergoing a variety of elective procedures through the collection of confidential and sensitive patient information.
- Order screening and diagnostic tests as per identified policies/protocols.
- Evaluate results of investigations and recognise abnormalities and refer to the appropriate health professional.
- Identify potential anaesthetic, medical and surgical problems and refer appropriately to relevant health care professionals.
- Carry out a range of diagnostic tests, often using highly developed physical skills, such as venepuncture.
- Work effectively and efficiently with the integrated multidisciplinary team to develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care.
- Assist in developing and maintaining a suitable and stimulating learning environment for student and for on-going professional development of registered staff.
- Maintain a personal, professional profile, identifying role and skill developments, Supervise and mentor, & preceptor, students, junior registered and unqualified staff.
- Work with a degree of autonomy in an outpatient clinic setting, making complex decisions regarding plans of care.
- Manage own mandatory training compliance on VLE/Beat system.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert
Person specification
Other
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including proven listening and communication skills
- Clear understanding of the role of pre-op assessment in preparing patients for surgery and anaesthesia
Desirable
- Venepuncture
- ECG recording
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post registration experience in an acute surgical or medical setting
Desirable
- Physical examination skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration practitioner either RN or Operating department practitioner with relevant qualification
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This advert is for Staff Nurse - Preoperative Assessment Unit with University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust in Poole, South West, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 pa. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 21 Jul 2026.
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