• Job Description

  Req#: C9349-25-1907?language=en&page=558&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Band 6 Pre-operative Assessment Sister/Charge Nurse

  This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual with clinical experience to join an established dynamic nursing team within pre-operative assessment. The prospective post holder will be a registered nurse.

  The clinic is presently open from 8am to 5pm 5 days a week. The service is based at North Manchester General Hospital.

  Main duties of the job

  The main objective of the unit is to assess and optimises patients for a wide range of elective surgical specialities therefore the prospective post holder will require a broad knowledge preferably within surgical nursing, although medical knowledge would be an advantage, with at least 18 months experience as a band 5 staff nurse. Pre-operative assessment experience and skills are essential. You will be reliable, innovative, and flexible with good interpersonal/communication skills.

  You will be expected to undertake clinical observations such as blood pressure, pulse, BMI and peak flow recording as well as clinical examinations such as MRSA screening, CPE screening, 12 lead ECG recording and venepuncture. The prospective post holder will be required to provide a comprehensive nursing and medical assessment, ensuring all necessary results and reviews are collated prior to admission

  You will assist in the development of an environment that supports the value of pre-operative assessment by working collaboratively with surgeons, anaesthetist, and the MDT, therefore the candidate will need to have a high level of clinical judgement and decision making skills and be able to carry out clinical duties in accordance with national, Trust and local standards and maintain a patient focused approach.

  About us

  MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.

  Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.

  We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.

  We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.

  At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.

  Details

  Date posted

  20 June 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 6

  Salary

  £37,338 to £44,962 a year Per annum (pro rata)

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  349-CSS-7220927*Y

  Job locations

  North Manchester Hospital

  Delaunays Road

  Crumpsall Manchester

  M8 5RB

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

  Diversity Matters

  MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.

  Were looking forward to hearing from you!

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

  Diversity Matters

  MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.

  Were looking forward to hearing from you!

  Person Specification

  Education/Qualifications

  Essential

  • NMC Registered Nurse
  • Evidence of post graduate (level 6/7) professional development
  • Relevant safeguarding training and experience
  • Mentorship qualification or equivalent
  • Demonstrates evidence of commitment to professional development

  Desirable

  • Degree qualification or working towards a degree.
  • Appraisal training
  • Management of sickness and absence

  Skills

  Essential

  • Minimum of 2 years post registration experience in relevant specialty and a minimum of 1 year experience in pre-operative assessment
  • Able to prioritise own workload and that of others as appropriate
  • Able to work under own initiative and autonomously within boundaries of role
  • Experience of contributing to clinical audits, improvement methodologies and supporting implementation of change
  • Experience of leading and coordinating a team
  • Interpretation of ECG and blood results and able to act accordingly
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Awareness of clinical governance
  • IT literate
  • Experience of mentoring and assessing
  • Knowledge of Pre-Operative assessment
  • Willingness to be flexible and adaptable

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Evidence of multi-disciplinary agency working
  • Understanding of equality & diversity and how to apply it to self, patients and managed staff
  • Evidence of coordinating and delegating duties, using clinical expertise to deputise for the nurse in charge

  Experience

  Essential

  • Evidence of being able to lead in and assist others in audits, surveys and research
  • Post registration experience in relevant speciailty
  • Able to prioritise own workload and that of others
  • Demonstrates the ability to influence and negotiate with others

  Desirable

  • Experience in preoperative assessment

  Person Specification

  Education/Qualifications

  Essential

  • NMC Registered Nurse
  • Evidence of post graduate (level 6/7) professional development
  • Relevant safeguarding training and experience
  • Mentorship qualification or equivalent
  • Demonstrates evidence of commitment to professional development

  Desirable

  • Degree qualification or working towards a degree.
  • Appraisal training
  • Management of sickness and absence

  Skills

  Essential

  • Minimum of 2 years post registration experience in relevant specialty and a minimum of 1 year experience in pre-operative assessment
  • Able to prioritise own workload and that of others as appropriate
  • Able to work under own initiative and autonomously within boundaries of role
  • Experience of contributing to clinical audits, improvement methodologies and supporting implementation of change
  • Experience of leading and coordinating a team
  • Interpretation of ECG and blood results and able to act accordingly
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Awareness of clinical governance
  • IT literate
  • Experience of mentoring and assessing
  • Knowledge of Pre-Operative assessment
  • Willingness to be flexible and adaptable

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Evidence of multi-disciplinary agency working
  • Understanding of equality & diversity and how to apply it to self, patients and managed staff
  • Evidence of coordinating and delegating duties, using clinical expertise to deputise for the nurse in charge

  Experience

  Essential

  • Evidence of being able to lead in and assist others in audits, surveys and research
  • Post registration experience in relevant speciailty
  • Able to prioritise own workload and that of others
  • Demonstrates the ability to influence and negotiate with others

  Desirable

  • Experience in preoperative assessment

  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 (Opens in a new tab).

  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 (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

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

  Additional information

  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 (Opens in a new tab).

  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 (Opens in a new tab).

  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

  Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  North Manchester Hospital

  Delaunays Road

  Crumpsall Manchester

  M8 5RB

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  North Manchester Hospital

  Delaunays Road

  Crumpsall Manchester

  M8 5RB

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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