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Pre Operative Assessment Staff Nurse

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🇬🇧 Haywards heath, England, United Kingdom
Posted 11 May 2026

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Job description

The Preoperative Assessment Department at the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) manages clinics for the elective surgical patient and from multiple specialities; covering planned admissions to the PRH in Haywards Heath, the Royal Sussex County in Brighton and the Sussex Orthopaedic Treatment Centre (which is GIRFT accredited) in the grounds of the PRH. You will be based in the PRH.

Are you Dynamic and thrive in a busy working environment?

Do you want to be part of a friendly and welcoming team?

We are looking for an experienced nurse to be responsible for providing clinical service to assess a patient's fitness prior to surgery, using problem solving and critical thinking to determine if a patient is safe to proceed with surgery or needs to be deferred. Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams such as waiting list, GP's, Anaesthetists and theatres the nurses will assess a patient's current health and medical history, plan next steps prior to surgery and evaluate outcomes and investigations for optimisation before surgery.

We are a nurse-led department where the staff nurses role is to provide high-quality care through a comprehensive, individualised assessment of the elective surgical patient.

To ensure a high standard of care provision by initiating and supporting the POA team in liaising with all disciplines such as the G.P, with regards to abnormal results and optimising.

Ensure that clinical practice accurately reflects unit and Trust policies.

People Management and Development

Actively encourage good practice and personal development.

Contribute to an active learning environment for all grades of staff and

students.

Patient Care Delivery

To assess, plan, implement and evaluate the physical, social and psychological condition of the patient in the preparation for elective surgery by a ccurately exploring and documenting each patient’s previous anaesthetic history and medical, surgical drug history and social history in accordance with the dept. guidelines.

Working for our organisation

At UH Sussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

Candidate Pack https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/

This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria.

We are looking for an experienced Registered Nurse who will be responsible for providing an efficient and safe service for patients attending the Preoperative Assessment Department.

This is predominantly an autonomous role supported by the wider preop team who work closely with each other. Superb p roblem solving and critical thinking skills are required to determine if a patient is safe to proceed with surgery. Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, such as booking teams, GP's, Anaesthetists and theatres; the nurses will assess a patient's current health and medical history, plan next steps prior to surgery and evaluate outcomes and investigations for optimisation before surgery. Commence necessary planning for perioperative care and maintain close liaisons with staff concerned with planning and scheduling patient admissions. Initiate and follow through investigations and referrals to other health care professionals according to agreed protocols.

Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

Job details

EmployerSign in to view the employer name
LocationHaywards heath, England, United Kingdom
Posted11 May 2026
SalaryNot specified
SponsorshipVisa Sponsored ✓
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