Pre Operative Assessment Nurse | Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£38,488 - £46,852 p.a. incl. pro rata
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, E9 6SR
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	8 Sept 2026
Closing date:	8 Oct 2026

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Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic registered nurse to work in Pre Operative Assessment clinic. This is a Fixed Term 9 month (Maternity Cover) contract. 37.5 hours a week and an ideal opportunity for those with existing pre-assessment skills.

The post holder will act as a junior team member, supported by senior colleagues whilst developing skills specific to the preoperative care environment.

The post holder will be:

• Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation and delivery of care packages for patients undergoing POA for elective surgery.

• Responsible for a defined caseload of patients.

** This advert may close before the advertised closing date due to high number of applicants**

Thepost holder will work closelyand collaboratively aspartof the PreoperativeAssessment Team (POA)andwithallhealthcareprofessionalsinvolvedinthecarepathwayof theelectiveandurgent surgical patient, including:

• Preoperativeassessmentteamonaday-to-daybasis

• AllClinicalandadministrativestaffthatsupportthesurgicalpatientjourney.

• Admissionsandschedulingstaffacrossallsurgicaldirectorates

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.

The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

This advert closes on Monday 21 Sep 2026

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