Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

0885 - Pre-Assessment Practitioner

The closing date is 23 November 2026

Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Registered Nurse to join our nurse-led Pre-Assessment Team as a Band 6 Practitioner.

The successful candidate will play a key role in preparing patients for elective surgery, delivering comprehensive pre-operative assessments and ensuring patients are appropriately investigated, optimised and supported throughout their surgical journey.

Working autonomously, the post holder will use their clinical knowledge and judgement to identify potential risks, manage complex patients and recognise when further investigation or specialist input is required.

The role also involves providing clinical leadership, supporting colleagues, promoting evidence-based practice and contributing to the ongoing development of the service.

We are looking for a motivated practitioner with excellent assessment, communication and decision-making skills who is passionate about delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centred care.

Main duties of the job

• Undertake face-to-face and telephone pre-operative assessments for patients undergoing elective surgery.
• Obtain medical histories and assess patients' health, identifying clinical risks and co-morbidities.
• Review investigations, including ECGs and blood results, escalating abnormal findings appropriately.
• Identify patients requiring further investigation, optimisation or specialist review.
• Develop individualised management plans to support safe preparation for surgery.
• Provide advice and education regarding surgery, medication and pre-operative preparation.
• Liaise with anaesthetists, surgeons and the multidisciplinary team to support effective patient pathways.
• Manage complex assessments, exercising clinical judgement and recognising the need for escalation.
• Support clinic coordination and the effective running of the service.
• Provide clinical guidance and support to colleagues, promoting good practice and staff development.
• Contribute to clinical audit, service improvement and the development of policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate documentation and promote patient safety and an excellent patient experience.

About us
We reserve the right to close positions early

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the best Place to Work

We scored best in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise, the promise NHS colleagues make to each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone

We are proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future and our organisation is highly valued by our local communities

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation

Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction

Details
Date posted: 13 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: C9163-0885E-11-26
Job locations: Pogmoor Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 2EP, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Description for 0885
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Person Specification
Values based questions
Essential
Please describe in around 100 words: What motivates you to do a good job?, Please describe in around 100 words: Please describe a situation where you have demonstrated respect for your colleagues/patients in a difficult or sensitive situation., Please describe in around 100 words: Describe a time when you had to deliver on a commitment that was difficult for you.
Qualifications
Essential

• 1st level registered
• Significant experience at band 5 in general surgery
• Evidence of the post education and development toward degree level 998 or equivalent.

Knowledge and Awareness
Essential

• Current healthcare issues
• Quality, audit and its application
• Clinical Governance
• Risk management
• Health and Safety
• Confidentiality
• Statutory and professional requirements

Skills and Abilities
Essential

• Increased scope of practice
• Effective interpersonal/communication
• Decision-making
• Influencing
• Team working
• Ability to monitor, maintain and improve service delivery
• Change management

Desirable

• IT skills and ability to utilise website resources

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Pogmoor Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 2EP, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Lead Nurse, Joanne Bray, joannebray@nhs.net