Plastic Surgery Nursing Associate

Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare trust in Wakefield is seeking a full-time Nursing Associate Band 4. You will be responsible for delivering patient-centered care in the Plastic Surgery Department, assisting surgeons and nursing staff. Key responsibilities include administering medication, supporting patients, and contributing to their pre and post-operative care. The trust emphasizes continuous improvement, inclusivity, and offers extensive benefits to its staff, making it a great place to work.

Benefits

NHS pension plan

Generous holiday allowance

Employee health and wellbeing services

Onsite nurseries

Childcare vouchers

Qualifications

• Experience in providing patient-centered care in a surgical setting.
• Ability to work in a team environment and assist surgeons effectively.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practice in nursing.

Responsibilities

• Care for patients in the Plastic Surgery Ward.
• Assist in pre, peri, and post-operative care.
• Support the surgical team in the treatment room.

Job description

Position

A Nursing Associate Band 4 Full time post (37.5 hours per week) within the Plastic Surgery Department Gates 28 & 28c.

Responsibilities

You will be working alongside Plastic Surgeons and other Nursing staff in the Plastic Surgery Ward and the Plastic Surgery Assessment Unit. You will work 11.5 hour shifts directly looking after patients on the ward or Assessment unit. You will work as a team to support Surgeons, Nurses and Care Support Workers within your team. You will be responsible for the evaluation and implementation of all aspects of patient centred care using current evidence based practice including: Medicine administration, pre, peri & post op care of patients, simple and complex dressings and discharge planning. You will also assist Plastic Surgeons in the Major treatment room on the department.

About the Trust

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation. We support work‑life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Benefits

As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer‑friendly policies, and more. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.