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.
The surgical preassessment department is a nurse led outpatient clinic which is responsible for the pre operative management, optimisation and preparation of elective surgical patients under the care of 8 different surgical specialities. The main aim being to ensure patients are fit to proceed with a general anaesthetic.
We are seeking an experienced nurse who is highly motivated and professional to join our team of Nurse Practitioners. You will commence a comprehensive training and development pathway which we anticipate to be completed by 3 months.
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.
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.
Due to the nature of this role and service, this role ison-siteand the hours are as advertised.
Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explorewhat’spossible for the role and service.
This would be an ideal opportunity for an ambitious nurse to gain valuable experience in patient history taking and physical assessment and with support, learn the skills to work as an autonomous practitioner within the nurse led clinic.
We provide a Monday - Friday Service with occasional Saturday working, this is additional hours via NHSP.
Informal visits are highly recommended. We also provide a service at Lymington and occasional working across site is expected.
Please be aware this job does NOT provide a full ACP masters pathway.
Once you have completed you competencies you will perform a mixture of face to face and telephone assessments of patients who are due to have elective surgery ensuring they are safe to proceed and optimised prior to surgery
What are we looking for:
Significant post registration experience within a relevant setting
Experience of writing at level 6 modules and can demonstrate commitment to further learning
Experience of working with a MDT and leasing with multiple departments
Evidence of IT skills and ability to develop these skills further
This advert closes on Wednesday 26 Mar 2025