Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen within Pre Op Assessment at SMH for a Healthcare Assistant. Under direction of the registered nurses you will contribute to the optimum delivery of the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of individual programs of care, in a manner which is sensitive to the individual patient's needs and wishes, acknowledging and respecting their rights and beliefs at all times. Working to agreed standards, protocols and competencies the post holder will assist in the health assessment of patients listed for elective surgery and will take delegated responsibility for appropriately identified patients. You will be a competent pre-operative assessment senior support worker and demonstrate good clinical skills and knowledge within the pre-operative setting. Will support the pre-operative assessment team in the development, implementation and on-going evaluation of the pre-operative assessment service. Will provide on-going clinical support to the pre-operative assessment team and will contribute to the delivery of evidence based care as part of the multi-professional team. Will demonstrate continuing professional development that reflects own individual and professional development needs. Will support non-registered staff with their clinical and professional development.Will communicate effectively with all members of the multi-professional team and wider community. Main duties of the job To provide a robust and flexible pre-operative assessment screening service to elective surgical patients. This will encompass: Observations ECG recording Venepuncture Basic History taking - protocol based to identify level of fitness for surgery Completing patient documentation Will contribute to individual patient pre-operative assessment activity. Will contribute to the effective use of Trust resources. Will participate in the pre-operative assessment shift rota. Will provide cover at Treliske Central Pre Op as and when required. About us The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million. We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School. The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation. Date posted 27 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year pa pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 156-7005361 Job locations St Michaels Hospital Hayle TR27 4JA Job description Job responsibilities PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side. To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following: Identity Checks Professional registration and qualification checks Employment history and reference checks Occupational Health clearance Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check Right to work in the UK For further information please visit: https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation We reserve the right to close this advert early. We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview. We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed. Job description Job responsibilities PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side. To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following: Identity Checks Professional registration and qualification checks Employment history and reference checks Occupational Health clearance Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check Right to work in the UK For further information please visit: https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation We reserve the right to close this advert early. We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview. We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed. Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ Level 3 in care Experience Essential Previous experience of having worked in a health care setting Desirable Previous experience working in a Pre-operative assessment service Skills Essential Basic IT skills Communication skills ECG recording Venepuncture Patient observations Desirable Spirometry Able to deal with exposure to "difficult situations" involving patients & relatives. Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ Level 3 in care Experience Essential Previous experience of having worked in a health care setting Desirable Previous experience working in a Pre-operative assessment service Skills Essential Basic IT skills Communication skills ECG recording Venepuncture Patient observations Desirable Spirometry Able to deal with exposure to "difficult situations" involving patients & relatives. 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). 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). Employer details Employer name Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust Address St Michaels Hospital Hayle TR27 4JA Employer's website https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)