Nursing associate

Integrated Care System; Oxford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An NHS Trust in Oxford is seeking a Nursing Associate to provide high-quality patient care in the main theatres admissions unit. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with nurses, surgeons, and anesthetists to ensure patients are ready for surgery. Essential qualifications include professional registration and good communication skills. Join us to uphold the highest standards of patient care and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Professional registration required.
• Evidence of good communication skills.
• NHS experience.

Responsibilities

• Support registered nurses and non-registered practitioners.
• Carry out specific delegated health care tasks.
• Deliver care independently in line with the nursing associate role.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

Go back Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Nursing associate

The closing date is 05 August 2025

We are seeking a band 4 nurse associate to join the team in the John Radcliffe main theatres direct admissions unit. TDA is housed within the operating theatres, you will work alongside the theatre nurses, surgeons and anesthetists to ensure patients are welcomed and ready to go to theatre.

Main duties of the job

TDA is an area where patients are admitted on the same day as their surgery. This process streamlines the workflow for surgical procedures ensuring that patients are ready for their operation with unnecessary delays.

As part of the TDA team you will welcome patients, check their details, liaise with the anaesthetists and surgeons, carry out base line observations and assist with any other tests needed. You will use digital documentation systems and escalate any anomalies to the relevant team. You will use your interpersonal skills to ensure that patients feel reassured and informed. You will need need good communication skills to ensure clinical teams and patients have the relevant information needed to ensure a smooth transition through TDA.

About us

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.

We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.

In 2023NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles

Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.

If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.

Job responsibilities

Have proficient attitudes and behaviours compatible with NHS Values and those of the OUHFTWork as part of a designated nursing team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual, supporting registered nurses and non registered practitionersBe able to appropriately delegate tasks to non registered practitionersCarry out specific delegated health care tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency.Take responsibility for developing own clinical competence, leadership and reflective practice skills within the workplace.Have the ability to deliver care independently in line with the individuals defined plan of care, within the parameters of practice of the nursing associate role, accessing clinical and care advice when needed.Provide, promote and where appropriate advocate for non-discriminatory, person-centered and sensitive care at all times that is high quality, compassionate and safe with a focus on promoting health and independence.Recognise and report any factors that may adversely impact safe and effective provision of care and know when and how to escalate any concerns when required.Be accountable for their own actions, working within the limitations of their roleTake responsibility for their own learning and continued professional development

Person Specification

Must meet essential criteria for interview

• Professional registration required
• Evidence of good communication skills
• NHS experience

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.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust