Job summary This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Pre Assessment Nurse to join our established assessment service within our JAG accredited Endoscopy Unit We are looking for an enthusiastic team player who will participate in innovation and evidence based nursing practice through professional leadership to enhancethe patient's endoscopy experience from referralthrough to procedure dealing with any concerns and supporting the clinical teams. The successful candidate will coordinate hosting telephone and face to face pre assessment clinics for patients requiring endoscopy procedures. Travel between units will be required to undertake Pre-Assessment of patients. Main duties of the job The pre assessment nurse will address any issues thatmay arise prior to patients attending for their endoscopy proceduressuch as the management of the patients medications and assessing any pre-existing medical conditions which could impact their endoscopy procedure. The pre assessment nurse will also offer clear guidance on bowel preparation and advise the patient on their diet pre procedure. These clinics also aim to enhance the patient's endoscopy experience from referral through to procedure, particularly by putting the patients mind at ease by answering any questions and dealing with any concerns. About us University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential. UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust. At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve. Date posted 08 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 205-7111654 Job locations Royal Stoke, County and CDC Newcastle Road/Weston Road Stoke/Stafford/Hanley ST6 6QG Job description Job responsibilities For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. For more details on the post, please see contact information details. Job description Job responsibilities For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. For more details on the post, please see contact information details. Person Specification Qualification Essential NMC Registration 2 yrs Endoscopy experience/pre assessment experience 3yrs post registration Desirable Degree Nurse prescribing Health assessment Experience Essential Advanced Endoscopy Experience Knowledge of Jag Evidence of teaching and education Evidence of leadership skills Desirable Pre assessment experience Person Specification Qualification Essential NMC Registration 2 yrs Endoscopy experience/pre assessment experience 3yrs post registration Desirable Degree Nurse prescribing Health assessment Experience Essential Advanced Endoscopy Experience Knowledge of Jag Evidence of teaching and education Evidence of leadership skills Desirable Pre assessment experience 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 University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust Address Royal Stoke, County and CDC Newcastle Road/Weston Road Stoke/Stafford/Hanley ST6 6QG Employer's website https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)