Population Health and Pre-assessment Clinical Nurse

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated

Registered Nurse (Band 7)

to join our forward‑thinking

Pre‑assessment and Population Health Management Team

at West Middlesex Hospital.

This is a unique and exciting opportunity to establish and develop the Trust’s first

Population Health Management Clinic

, while also playing a key leadership role within the

Pre‑assessment (POA) service

. The post holder will work collaboratively with hospital and community teams to deliver a high‑quality, patient‑centred service aimed at improving both

individual surgical readiness and wider population health outcomes

.

The role combines

clinical expertise, leadership, and service development

, with responsibility for assessing patients prior to surgery, identifying and managing risks, and ensuring patients are optimised for safe procedures. This includes reviewing medical history, performing clinical assessments, arranging appropriate investigations, and providing education to support informed decision‑making.

In parallel, the post holder will lead on

prevention, early intervention, and lifestyle modification

, supporting patients to reduce risk factors such as smoking, poor diet, and inactivity, thereby improving long‑term health outcomes and reducing health inequalities.

• Undertake comprehensive pre‑operative assessments in line with agreed protocols
• Identify and manage clinical risks, ensuring patients are optimised for surgery
• Request, interpret, and act on investigations (e.g. blood tests, ECGs)
• Provide patient education on procedures, recovery, and lifestyle improvements
• Deliver and develop population health interventions, including behaviour change support
• Work collaboratively with community public health teams to support continuity of care

Contribute to the development of the nurse‑led population health clinic

Our Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A\&E and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid.

We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring.

If you haven’t heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probation.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Thewodoros Leka Job title: Lead Divisional Pharmacist - Planned Care Email address: t.leka@nhs.net Telephone number: 07968786575