Band 4 Surgical Admissions/Pre Assessment

Job summary
Nursing Associates (NA) and assistant practitioners (AP) work as part of the wider health and social care team and have direct contact with patients, services users or clients providing high quality and compassionate care. They will work within both the surgical admissions and pre operative assessment environments developing the additional skills and knowledge required.

In the pre operative assessment clinic the NA or the AP will undertake pre-operative assessment on suitable patients that are waiting for elective surgery. The pre-assessment covers the physical, social, emotional and spiritual needs of the patient. They will be supported by the registered pre assessment nurse and expected to work within their determined scope of practice. They also support band 3 healthcare assistants in the testing clinic.

When working in the surgical admissions area, the NA or the AP will support the patient on the day of their surgical journey, working with the surgeon and anaesthetist, ensuring they are safe and ready for theatre. They will escort the patient to the anaesthetic room where they will ensure correct monitoring is placed and to be present whilst the anaesthetic is administered by the team. They will advocate for the patient and ensure patient safety.

Main duties of the job

• The NA/AP will have responsibility for actively participating as part of the Multi-disciplinary team within the department, to provide a seamless service to patients with proximal supervision from a registered nurse /practitioner
• Act with professionalism and integrity- being a role model for those around you, ensuring that everyone has equal opportunity
• Find solutions to problems and be able to demonstrate a positive approach to new challenges, encouraging others to do the same
• Understand what people need and be adaptable and responsive to help provide a individualised service
• Help to create an environment where differences are valued, encouraged and supported
• To provide a high-quality person-centred service which complies with the relevant legislation and standards
• Be honest and learn from mistakes. Help to create a 'no blame culture' where people feel able to share and learn experiences together
• Work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels, both within and outside the department
• Be mindful of how your role impacts the wider organisation and the people we serve
• Build a working relationship and trust with those you work with, and provide support when required
• Actively listen
• Look at new ideas and ways of working - identify what works well
• Help to uphold a learning environment where feedback is welcomed and valued

About us
Why Work With Us

The department comprises of two areas that you will work across; surgical admissions and pre operative assessment clinic. We are a small, friendly team that manage our own daily workload to deliver high standards of care. The pre-operative assessment NA/AP role is a developing and there are good opportunities for learning and training.

Please note: Priority will be given to applicants with recognised 'Priority' or 'At Risk' status, including NHS staff identified across Devon.

Details
Date posted: 26 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 4
Salary: £28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 388-8332206-PC&S

Person Specification
Essential:

• Achieved grade

Desirable:

• Worked in a surgical environment / Preassessment

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. 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.

Employer details
Employer name: Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Surgical Admissions/Preassessment, Torbay Hospital, Lowes Bridge, Torquay, TQ1 3UE, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Senior Sister Tracy Noble, tracy.noble@nhs.net, 018036540883

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