Job summary
Please note that sponsorship cannot be offered at this time. A valid UK professional registration (NMC PIN) is essential for this post.

We are seeking a motivated, compassionate and dedicated Staff Nurse to join our Pre-Operative Assessment Clinic. You will play a vital role in preparing patients for surgery across a range of specialties, including general surgery, orthopaedics, gynaecology, urology, ENT and ophthalmology. Responsibilities include assessing patients' fitness for surgery and anaesthesia, reviewing health questionnaires and protocols, undertaking MRSA screening and investigations such as blood pressure checks, blood tests and ECGs, and recording height, weight and BMI. Previous pre-operative assessment experience is desired and previous surgical experience is essential for this role.

You will deliver high-quality, patient-centred care, providing advice and reassurance throughout the pre-operative journey. You will identify health concerns, support the optimisation of medical conditions to minimise surgery cancellations, and facilitate appropriate referrals. Working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, you will promote health and wellbeing and ensure patients feel informed, supported and fully prepared for surgery, admission and discharge. Excellent communication, clinical assessment skills and a commitment to patient safety are essential.

Main duties of the job
To deliver a high standard of nursing care to patients undergoing surgical or medical treatment.
The post holders will be responsible for the assessment of patient care needs, and implementation and evaluation of the programme of the care.
The post holders are required to work as part of a team committed to delivering and improving a high standard of nursing care within South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust.

About us
Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC and we are recruiting new staff to come and help us improve even further.

We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the county. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity.

Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are 'Trusted to provide safe, effective and compassionate care'. Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work. It doesn't matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core.

Details
Date posted: 13 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 203-EL1264
Job locations: Surgical Unit D24428, Warwick, CV34 5BW, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Clinical

• Take clinical responsibility for patients within your allocated area of work.
• Continuously assess, plan, implement and evaluate treatment, using appropriate programmes/methods of care.
• To ensure a high delivery of quality care in accordance with Trust policies, procedures and guidelines. Participating in activities to improve the quality, productivity and effectiveness of care in response to local and national policies and initiatives.
• To practice in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional conduct and scope of professional practice and maintain own NMC registration.
• In the absence of a senior colleague, and following appropriate induction and guidance, will be expected to co-ordinate the shift, and take management responsibility for admissions, transfers and discharges to the ward or department.
• Liaise with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure an effective flow and communications within the area, including being available for Board and Ward Rounds as required.

Communication

• Showing empathy, understanding, and professionalism, when communicating with patients, their carers and families. Identifying individual needs and therefore utilising a range of agreed communication mediums.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with colleagues and all levels of staff.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times, as required by legislation and Trust policy.

Professionalism

• Ensure records and documentation are maintained, kept confidential, and meets professional NMC guidelines, appropriate Trust standards, and in line with the Data Protection Act.
• To act in a professional manner, and as a role model, at all times, leading by example to junior members of the team.
• Demonstrates a positive and enthusiastic approach to their work in order to maintain high morale and motivation within the department. Promoting a professional and positive working environment.
• Maintain and develop own professional knowledge.
• Be aware of and adhere to the Professional Presentation Policy.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• First Level RGN
• Degree/Diploma in Nursing/Health studies
• NMC Registration

Desirable

• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Non-medical prescriber
• IT Skills

Experience
Desirable

• Acute Nursing
• Surgical Nursing

Skills
Essential

• Demonstrates a good understanding of the nursing process
• Able to efficiently plan and allocate work
• Able to manage time effectively
• Demonstrates knowledge of clinical audit and clinical effectiveness
• Demonstrate an understanding of Equality and Diversity

Desirable

• Must be able to work on own initiative and be able to supervise other staff effectively
• Demonstrates knowledge of research based practices

Personal Qualities
Essential

• Able to work as an effective team member
• Able to express self clearly and confidently - verbal and written
• Demonstrates commitment and ability to teach others
• Able to adapt to changing circumstances
• Able to achieve personal objectives

Other
Essential

• Flexible - can work shifts, weekend, bank holidays and evening duties
• Full Driving licence and access to own vehicle
• Must be willing to travel across localities

Desirable

• Able to change duties at short notice
• Aware of current NHS issues and priorities

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Surgical Unit D24428, Warwick, CV34 5BW, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.swft.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Pre-Operative Assessment Clinic Manager, Justine King, justine.king@swft.nhs.uk

Supporting documents
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Pay is in accordance with Agenda for Change pay scales. Applicants should apply through the NHS Jobs portal.