Staff Nurse - Pre-operative Department

We have an exciting opportunity in the pre-operative department, and we are looking for a motivated and dynamic team player to fill the position of Staff Nurse.

UHD at Poole is on its way to becoming one of the largest elective hospitals in the country, and our pre-operative department is crucial in ensuring safe and effective patient care. We prioritise thorough assessments while optimising patients' conditions to enhance the success of the surgery.

If you have strong communication skills and a passion for supporting patients throughout their surgical journey, we would love to welcome you to our friendly and dedicated team. There are numerous reasons to join UHD, including enhanced annual leave, enrolment in our generous NHS pension scheme, and access to health and wellbeing services.

This role requires an active UK NMC Registration or HCPC Operating department practitioner registration.

Base Location

UHD - Royal Bournemouth and Poole Hospital

Interview Date

July 28th 2026

Responsibilities

• Screening and assessment of patients undergoing a variety of elective procedures through the collection of confidential and sensitive patient information.
• Order screening and diagnostic tests as per identified policies/protocols.
• Evaluate results of investigations and recognise abnormalities and refer to the appropriate health professional.
• Identify potential anaesthetic, medical and surgical problems and refer appropriately to relevant health care professionals.
• Carry out a range of diagnostic tests, often using highly developed physical skills, such as venepuncture.
• Work effectively and efficiently with the integrated multidisciplinary team to develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care.
• Assist in developing and maintaining a suitable and stimulating learning environment for student and for on-going professional development of registered staff.
• Maintain a personal, professional profile, identifying role and skill developments.
• Supervise and mentor, & preceptor, students, junior registered and unqualified staff.
• Work with a degree of autonomy in an outpatient clinic setting, making complex decisions regarding plans of care.
• Manage own mandatory training compliance on VLE/Beat system.