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Main area
Pre-Assessment Nurse
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Bank
Hours
Flexible working - As and when
Job ref
391-3920-BANK
Employer
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Chase Farm Hospital
Town
Enfield
Salary
£27.18 Hourly Paid
Salary period
Hourly
Closing
05/07/2026 23:59

Employer heading

NHS

Bank Pre-Assessment Nurse Band 6

Band 6

Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community.  This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.

Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.

Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

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Job overview

Here at The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust we are passionate about delivering the highest quality care to all our patients. In order to help us maintain this, we are looking for enthusiastic, motivated and committed Band 6  Pre-Assessment nurses to join our temporary staffing bank.

As a trust bank Pre-Assessment nurse you will be able to choose a flexible working pattern to suit your work life balance  as part of a committed multidisciplinary team.

This role is predominantly  based at CHASE FARM HOSPITAL . However, there may be opportunities to cover other sites as well.

 

**VISA SPONSORSHIP DOES NOT APPLY TO THIS ROLE**

Main duties of the job

The post holder will offer Royal Free World Class Value based Care to service users, staff, colleagues, clients and patients alike.

The Pre-Assessment Nurse will have the below duties as part of wider  responsibilities.

1.The post holder is responsible for the assessment, implementation and evaluation of care given to patients within the Preoperative Assessment service.

2.The postholder will work closely with other staff from all disciplines to ensure an efficient and effective service is provided to patients.

3.To provide clinical expertise and assist with organisational skills in the efficient running of the Unit.

4.To assist the senior sister with daily management of the unit.

5.To assist with rostering and allocations ensuring area is appropriately staffed demonstrating an awareness of the guidelines and escalation process for staffing shortages.

For further information please refer to the attached JD and PS.

Working for our organisation

Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.

Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post holder's major responsibilities are as follows:-

CLINICAL PRACTICE

1.To demonstrate clinical expertise in the Pre Assessment Unit.

2.To be responsible for the assessment of patient care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of plans of care, ensuring high standards of evidence based care using a defined model of care.

3.To have a good knowledge of all procedures carried out and to ensure relevant information is given to patients.

4.Assess individual care needs of all patients attending the unit to ensure suitability for day surgery/in-patient surgery.

5.To undertake all nursing procedures in accordance with Trust and POA policies and ensure that these procedures and policies are understood. POA policies and procedures must be research based and adhered to by all staff whilst being constantly monitored and reviewed.

6.To ensure communication with patients and significant others is established and maintained, ensuring empathy and reassurance regarding, assessment, care and treatment.

7.To promote patients health education.

8.To ensure accurate and comprehensive nursing records, in all formats, are maintained using appropriate documentation.

9.To support effective working relations with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to promote good communication and a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care.

10.Demonstrate knowledge of clinical practice, explore new ideas and introduce positive evidence-based change in line with local and national initiatives, e.g. National Service Frameworks, Essence of Care, NICE guidance and WHO guidelines.

11.To support the Sister / Charge Nurse and Matron in carrying out risk assessments according to Trust Clinical Governance/Clinical Risk Strategies.

12.To support the implementation of safe working practices as required by the Health & Safety at Work Act.

INFECTION CONTROL RESPONSIBILITIES

1.To take responsibility for own evidence based practice and implement and add to the body of knowledge that supports infection control and prevention within the department. 

2.To support the Team Leader with audits that are key to improve service delivery.

3.To maintain a culture in which infection control is intrinsic to care delivery. To ensure that this is reflected in all staff’s PDPs.

OPERATIONAL/MANAGEMENT

1.To be responsible for the day to day effective and efficient management in conjunction with the Sister / Charge Nurse.

2.To ensure that all staff are working within Trust guidelines and protocols.

3.To liaise with other members of the multidisciplinary team to improve patient information within the unit.

LEADERSHIP

1.To act as an appropriate and effective role model at all times.

2.To act as an effective mentor and preceptor to support all staff in promoting education and training.

PROFESSIONAL

1.The post holder is required to act in accordance with NMC ‘Code of Professional Conduct’ with particular reference to limitations of competence and conduct.

2.To be responsible for ensuring an awareness of current developments in Nursing, the Health Service and Preoperative Assessment.

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

1.To be aware of the research process and current trends.

2.To carry out audits in a timely manner and disseminate findings to appropriate personnel.

For further information please refer to the attached JD and PS.

 

 

 

Person specification

Education & Professional Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • RN essential
  • Post registration course in a relevant speciality essential
  • Mentorship qualification essential
Desirable criteria
  • Advanced Assessment Skills module

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Others

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of continuing professional development
  • Able to work under pressure to meet deadlines
  • Good computer skills
  • Demonstrates understanding of team working

Skills & Aptitudes

Essential criteria
  • Knowledge of surgical nursing essential
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Evidence of phlebotomy skills
  • Desire to develop leadership and managerial skills
  • Experience of audit/benchmarking

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Current experience of preoperative assessment essential
  • Experience of caring for the sick surgical patients
  • Experience of working as a mentor

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Nursing TimesApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyPositive about disabled peopleDisability confident employerTimewise PartnerCare Quality Commission - Requires improvementEnei MemberArmed Forces Covenant

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

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.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Matthew Sykes
Job title
Matron for Theatres, Recovery and Day Surgery, CF
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0208 375 2637
Additional information

Temporary Staffing | Recruitment Services

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Free Hospital

PO Box 50, Civic Centre, Enfield, Middlesex, EN1 3XA
Tel: 02078302065
Internal extension: 23400

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Telephone
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