Trauma & Orthopaedics Nursing Associate - Fast-Paced Care

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust; Oldham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust in Oldham seeks a Band 4 Nursing Associate to support the 32 bedded Trauma and Orthopaedic Ward, assisting with admissions, preoperative checks and patient preparation for surgery. You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team to maintain patient flow and high care standards.

This NHS role offers development within a supportive, forward-thinking environment, with opportunities to gain hands-on trauma and orthopaedic experience and to contribute

Responsibilities

• Admitting patients, completing preoperative checks, and preparing them for their surgical procedure.
• Providing safe and effective discharge, ensuring patients receive appropriate postoperative instructions, information, and support.
• Monitoring physiological observations and providing reassurance and support to patients throughout their time in the Ward.
• Offering emotional support to patients and their families, helping them feel informed and reassured throughout their day surgery journey.
• Delivering safe and effective postoperative recovery care in accordance with Surgery and recovery protocols.
• Administering medications.
• Assisting patients with activities of daily living, such as hygiene needs, toileting and mouthcare.
• Ensuring high standards of infection prevention and control are maintained at all times.
• Liaising with wards, theatres, and other Allied Health Professionals to ensure seamless, coordinated patient care.
• Complying with all departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), clinical guidelines, and Trust policies.
• Maintaining a safe clinical environment and adhering to all health and safety requirements.

Job description

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust in Oldham seeks a Band 4 Nursing Associate to support the 32 bedded Trauma and Orthopaedic Ward, assisting with admissions, preoperative checks and patient preparation for surgery. You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team to maintain patient flow and high care standards.

This NHS role offers development within a supportive, forward-thinking environment, with opportunities to gain hands-on trauma and orthopaedic experience and to contribute