Paediatric Pre-operative Assessment Nurse
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Part-time
- Posted
- 08/09/2026
- Closes
- 22/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This contract type is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
NHS Trusts cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for part-time, bank, locum, zero-hours, job-share or short fixed-term (under 12 months) contracts under current Home Office rules. This applies even when the wider Trust holds a Skilled Worker licence.
Role summary
This role involves the pre-operative assessment of children and young people undergoing surgery, primarily via telephone. The post holder will conduct comprehensive nursing assessments, identify risks, and ensure all necessary investigations are completed. They will provide information and support to families, liaise with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to service development and quality improvement.
Essential criteria
- Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a Children's Nurse (RN Child) with evidence of ongoing professional development
- Experience of caring for children and young people in an acute paediatric setting, with the ability to undertake holistic nursing assessments and recognise and escalate clinical concerns appropriately.
- Communication and Organisational Skills - Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to undertake telephone assessments, provide information and reassurance to children and families, prioritise workload effectively, and work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable criteria
- Pre-operative Assessment Qualification/Competency Completion of a recognised pre-operative assessment course or evidence of competency in undertaking pre-operative assessments, or willingness to work towards this within an agreed timeframe.
- Relevant Clinical Experience Experience of working within a paediatric surgical, day surgery, pre-operative assessment or perioperative setting, including coordinating the elective patient pathway.
- Experience of clinical audit, service improvement or quality improvement initiatives, with competence in using electronic patient record systems and Microsoft Office applications.
- Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a Children's Nurse (RN Child) with evidence of ongoing professional development
- Experience of caring for children and young people in an acute paediatric setting, with the ability to undertake holistic nursing assessments and recognise and escalate clinical concerns appropriately.
- Communication and Organisational Skills - Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to undertake telephone assessments, provide information and reassurance to children and families, prioritise workload effectively, and work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Pre-operative Assessment Qualification/Competency Completion of a recognised pre-operative assessment course or evidence of competency in undertaking pre-operative assessments, or willingness to work towards this within an agreed timeframe.
- Relevant Clinical Experience Experience of working within a paediatric surgical, day surgery, pre-operative assessment or perioperative setting, including coordinating the elective patient pathway.
- Experience of clinical audit, service improvement or quality improvement initiatives, with competence in using electronic patient record systems and Microsoft Office applications.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £32,073 – £39,043 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Paediatric Pre-operative Assessment Nurse
The closing date is 22 September 2026
Job summary
The post holder is responsible for the pre-operative assessment of children and young people scheduled to undergo a variety of surgical procedures and investigations requiring a general anaesthetic.
The role will primarily involve undertaking comprehensive pre-operative assessments via telephone, ensuring children and their families are prepared for admission and surgery. The post holder will complete a nursing assessment, obtaining relevant medical history, identifying potential risks or concerns, and ensuring all required investigations and results are completed, reviewed and documented. Where clinically indicated, arrangements will be made for baseline measurements and any additional assessments required before admission.
The post holder will provide information, advice and support to children, young people and their families throughout the pre-operative pathway, ensuring appropriate planning before admission and during their hospital admission.
Working closely with the multidisciplinary team, including anaesthetists, surgeons, children's unit and day surgery teams, the post holder will communicate concerns that may affect surgery or anaesthesia, supporting timely decision-making and patient safety.
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