Nurse Practitioner Pre-op Assessment - Internal Only
Job reference: 263651
Salary: Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)
Job closing date: 12/11/2026
Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
Location: University Hospital Ayr
Employment type: Fixed-term
Hours Per Week: 30
Job posted date: 29/10/2026
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Ayrshire and Arran
Department: Pre-op assessment

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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Note that this post is only open to internal staff of NHS Ayrshire and Arran.

Who we are:
NHS Ayrshire and Arran are one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran, we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

Position:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Nurse Practitioner Pre-op Assessment based at University Hospital Ayr. This post is offered on a fixed-term basis until September 2027.

Please note that we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once enough applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at your earliest opportunity.

Hours:
30 hours per week. Job share will be considered for this post.

UK Driving Licence:
A UK driving licence is essential for this role.

What you will do:
The post holder will be accountable for the assessment; development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for a defined caseload of patients using evidence based practice for the benefit of patients undergoing surgery. Working collaboratively the department assesses patients on an individualised basis to ensure they are appropriately prepared for their planned operative procedure.

Knowledge, training and/or experience required for this post:
The post holder will be a registered nurse with current NMC registration, educated to degree level or actively working towards. A recognised qualification in clinical assessment is a requirement of the job. This is a contractual requirement of the post and therefore if not already completed must be willing to complete to meet full band 6 role. You will have excellent time management, communication and interpersonal skills. You will be creative and enthusiastic and possess a "can do" attitude when providing the best care and experience to patients within our department. You will also have excellent organisational skills and the ability to work independently, displaying maturity and understanding in progressing issues and solving problems, making use of your clinical decision-making skills. You will have the ability and confidence to work collaboratively with other departments and members of the multidisciplinary team involved with the pre-operative assessment, optimisation and preparation of patients from all surgical specialties.

If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact: Fiona King, pre-op assessment manager on 01563 825167

Right to Work / Certificates of Sponsorship
To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. It is essential that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored before submitting your application form.

Additional Information for Candidates

• You should apply for this post by completing the application process on NHS Jobs Scotland.
• DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.
• Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. Late applications will not be accepted.
• Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments.

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is committed to equality and diversity. We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.