Band 5 Perioperative Nurse

Band 5 Perioperative Nurse

(Minimum 6 months NHS experience required)

Band: Band 5Job Title: Perioperative NurseLocation: Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust, Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH)Pay Rate: £20 - £25 per hourPay Mechanism: PAYEContract Duration: 01/11/2024 - 01/02/2025

About the Trust:Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust is dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to our diverse communities. With a strong focus on innovation and teamwork, we support a thriving, collaborative environment for our staff.

Job Overview:We seek a motivated Perioperative Nurse (Band 5) for the Pre-Assessment Clinic at Queen Elizabeth Hospital. The role involves conducting complex and non-complex pre-assessments for elective surgeries, ensuring safe, effective patient care throughout the pre-operative process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform thorough pre-operative assessments for elective patients using standardized questionnaires.
• Deliver safe care within equality and diversity guidelines, ensuring a secure environment for patients, relatives, and staff.
• Make clinical decisions autonomously, seeking support as needed and recognizing limitations.
• Refer patients for further assessments or treatments as required for surgical optimization.
• Provide patients with detailed information on planned treatments and post-operative care, addressing concerns or escalating as needed.
• Identify discharge issues to enable safe and timely post-surgical discharges.
• Report incidents or risks to the manager and document via the Datix system.
• Exhibit strong communication skills for effective liaising at all levels.
• Supervise junior staff and collaborate within the perioperative team for efficient service delivery.

Key Requirements:

• Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration.
• Experience in a perioperative or surgical setting is desirable.
• Proficient in clinical assessments and decision-making.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Familiarity with NICE guidelines and trust protocols is advantageous.

How to Apply:Send your CV to or contact us at with the job reference BS/10092/PO1 for further details.