Plastic Surgery Nursing Associate

NHS; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Wakefield is seeking a full-time Nursing Associate to join their Plastic Surgery Department. This role involves providing patient-centered care, assisting surgeons, and supporting the healthcare team. Ideal candidates should have an NMC Registered Nursing Associate Foundation Degree and demonstrate strong teamwork and communication skills. The position offers a chance to make a difference in patient care and work in a supportive environment with various employee benefits.

Benefits

NHS pension plan

Generous holiday allowance

Health and wellbeing services

Qualifications

• Completion of End Point Assessment.
• Good experience of working in teams and with the public.
• Understanding of Nursing Associate's role and health promotion.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centred care using evidence-based practice.
• Assist in evaluating and implementing care plans.
• Support healthcare professionals in treatment and care.

Skills

Teamwork

Effective communication skills

Time management skills

Caring and positive attitude

Education

NMC Registered Nursing Associate Foundation Degree

GCSE Grade A-C in English and Maths or Level 2

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Nursing Associate Band 4 Full time post (37.5 hours per week) within the Plastic Surgery Department Gates 28 & 28c. You will be working alongside Plastic Surgeons and other Nursing staff in the Plastic Surgery Ward and the Plastic Surgery Assessment Unit.

Main duties of the job

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 us

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.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.

Job responsibilities

QUALIFICATIONS

• NMC Registered Nursing Associate Foundation Degree
• Completion of End Point Assessment for applicants who have undertaken an apprenticeship route
• GCSE Grade A-C English and Maths or Level 2 in Maths and English
• When English is spoken as a second language, must have an IELTS score of 7.0
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Completion of end point assessment if undertaken NA training as an apprentice

EXPERIENCE

• Be able to demonstrate ability to work in the area for which an application is made
• Good experience of working in a teams
• Experience of with the public demonstrating good customer care skills
• Experience of health coaching and promoting independent living

KNOWLEDGE & AWARENESS

• Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
• Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
• Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a registered care professional
• Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and wellbeing (Making Every Contact Count)
• Awareness of own limitations.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Effective communication skills (verbal and written) and good interpersonal skills.
• Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise
• Ability to communicate with members of the public and health and care providers
• Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of the workload and individual patient contact
• Ability to move between sites working across health and social care as required by the needs of the development programme
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Courteous, respectful and helpful at all times
• Positive and caring attitude
• Reliable
• Trustworthy
• Adaptable

Person Specification

Qualifications

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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.