Band 5 Perioperative Nurse
(Minimum 6 months NHS experience required)
Band: Band 5
Job Title: Perioperative Nurse
Location: Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust, Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH)
Pay Rate: £20 - £25 per hour
Pay Mechanism: PAYE
Contract 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.