Job summary This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and organised individual with clinical experience to join an established dynamic nursing team within pre-operative assessment. The prospective post holder will be a registered nursing associate who after appropriate training can undertake pre-admission screening assessments via telephone for multi-specialty patients prior to elective surgery. The vacancy is for 1 post of part time working ; precise working hours will be discussed at interview. The clinic is presently open from 8am to 6pm 5 days a week; there is the opportunity to work long days. The service is based at Wythenshawe Hospital and Withington Hospital We offer competency training for this role as well as regular supervision and support. Applicants must be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, relatives, and members of the MDT. The applicant must have a good standard of written English, mathematics, and an ability to use IT/technical systems. Main duties of the job The main objective of the unit is to assess and optimize patients for a wide range of elective surgical specialties therefore the prospective post holder will require a broad knowledge preferably within surgical nursing, although medical knowledge would be an advantage, with ideally 12 months experience as a band 4 nursing associate. Previous Pre-operative Assessment experience would be desired but not essential. Responsible for undertaking screening assessments for multi-specialty elective surgical patients and telephone pre op assessments. Liaise with the wider MDT to escalate issues and concerns Checking pre-op investigation results are within normal limits and escalating to the senior nurse where they are abnormal. 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. Date posted 11 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year Per Annum, Pro Rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 349-WTWA-6949606 Job locations Wythenshawe Hospital Southmoor Rd Wythenshawe M23 9LT 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 resourcingmft.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 resourcingmft.nhs.uk.Were looking forward to hearing from you Person Specification Qualifications Essential registered NA GCSEs Grade C or above in Maths and English Language / New GCSE Grade 4-9 in Maths and English Language OR Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English or Equivalent (not entry level 2) Desirable Experience of working in an clinical setting Knowledge Essential Understanding the scope of the role of an NA Knowledge of when to escalate concerns Understands requirements of NMC revalidation Understands the importance of following procedures and treatment plans Desirable Experience of working in a surgical unit training and experience Essential Experience of working within teams under appropriate supervision as part of the MDT Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and weaknesses Experience of providing and receiving complex and sensitive information Desirable Experience of specialty area Skills and abilities Essential Prioritise own workload Delegation skills Able to manage unpredictable workload Excellent communication skills Time management High quality record keeping Attributes Essential Ability to work with colleagues of all levels Treat patients and colleagues with dignity Compassionate and caring Person Specification Qualifications Essential registered NA GCSEs Grade C or above in Maths and English Language / New GCSE Grade 4-9 in Maths and English Language OR Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English or Equivalent (not entry level 2) Desirable Experience of working in an clinical setting Knowledge Essential Understanding the scope of the role of an NA Knowledge of when to escalate concerns Understands requirements of NMC revalidation Understands the importance of following procedures and treatment plans Desirable Experience of working in a surgical unit training and experience Essential Experience of working within teams under appropriate supervision as part of the MDT Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and weaknesses Experience of providing and receiving complex and sensitive information Desirable Experience of specialty area Skills and abilities Essential Prioritise own workload Delegation skills Able to manage unpredictable workload Excellent communication skills Time management High quality record keeping Attributes Essential Ability to work with colleagues of all levels Treat patients and colleagues with dignity Compassionate and caring 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. 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. 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 Wythenshawe Hospital Southmoor Rd Wythenshawe M23 9LT Employer's website https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)