Pre-Assessment Nurse Practitioner

Pre-Assessment Nurse Practitioner

Job Overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for a detailed job description for the role.

Main duties of the job

An opportunity has arisen for a motivated registered nurse to join our small, friendly and dedicated pre-assessment team within the women and newborn care group at the Princess Anne Hospital.

The pre-assessment clinic assesses and prepares patients for surgery within the breast and gynaecology pathways. The department works Monday to Friday between 8am and 6pm, with potential for Saturday working. The applicant needs to be able to work flexibly within these hours.







Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.

For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.

Working for our organisation

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.

All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata),





and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what’s possible for the role and service.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

The department is always praised by the patients and visitors that attend,





and we have celebrated a number of successful reviews of the service.

The post holder will work closely with a multi-professional team across:

- Outpatients
- Breast imaging unit
- early pregnancy/gynae assessment unit
- hysteroscopy/colposcopy
- Bramshaw women’s unit
- Theatres

Your role will be crucial to ensuring an excellent patient experience throughout their pathway to ascertain their suitability for anaesthetic.

As a nurse practitioner you will be responsible for the case management of patients through pre-operative assessment and peri-operative care pathways assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care.

You will need to practice and develop advanced nursing skills e.g. History taking, Physical assessment, diagnostic reasoning, venepuncture, ECG’s,





order and understand investigative tests, utilise patient group directives as indicated.

You will be required to share the shift management of the pre-operative assessment area and deputise for the senior nurse practitioner/manager as required.

We are looking for a caring, motivated individual who possess excellent communication skills and embraces our Trust values.

- You should have the ability to work under pressure and maintain judgement.
- You require clinical skills relevant to speciality to include clinical assessment skills eg History Taking and Physical Assessment course.
- Experience in, or an understanding of, women’s health would be advantageous.

Person specification

Skills and competencies

Essential criteria







- Communication
- Prioritisation
- General IT skills
- Microsoft Office skills
- Presentation skills
- Budget management
- Leadership
- Organisational skills
- Problem solving

Trust Values

Essential criteria

- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together

Qualifications, Knowledge, And Experience

Essential criteria

- 1st Level Registered nurse on relevant part of the NMC Register
- Recognised mentorship qualification and experience as a Sign Off mentor
- Degree or working towards
- Completion of appropriate specialty Course
- Higher Education Institute approved course in supporting learners in practice.  Supporting a range of learners in practice  Supporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practice






- Extensive experience in specialty to include considerable experience at Band 6 level
- Evidence of clinical leadership ability
- Proven management experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Evidence of utilising evidence in practice
- Logical and consistent career pattern
- Expert clinical skills
- Ability to prioritise and deliver agreed objectives
- Ability to work flexible hours and fulfil service requirements

Desirable criteria

- Management Course (or equivalent)
- Experience as an NMC sign off mentor or clinical practice assessor






- Evidence of staff development and succession planning
- Broad range of post registration experience
- Experience of report writing

▶️ Pre-Assessment Nurse Practitioner
🖊️ University Hospital Southampton NHS FT
📍 Southampton