About this role
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Nursing Associate to join our team on The Elective Surgical Unit at Dewsbury Hospital.
The Elective Surgical Unit is a fast paced adult facility, we care for inpatients and day cases who have had many different elective surgical procedures. Specialities we cover include colorectal, urology, gynaecology, breast, plastics, general surgery and we also provide Level 1 care on the unit.
The nursing team is quite small, has various levels of experience, we are friendly dynamic and supportive.
The post is over seven days a week including bank holidays and occasional night duties.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for delivering high quality, patient centred, compassionate care under the direction of a Registered Nurse.Have proficient attitudes and behaviours compatible with NHS Values.To be able to work independently at times without direct supervision, delivering care within the parameters of practice of the Nursing Associate role.Access clinical and care advice when needed.To comply with Trust Policies and Procedures.Work to Standard operating procedures with registered care professionals available for reference.
About us We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.
We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.
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 description Job responsibilities
Qualifications
Foundation Level Degree: Nursing Associate Qualification 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 and 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.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to review the full requirements.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
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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.
Employer details Employer name The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust
Address Dewsbury District Hospital
Dewsbury
West Yorkshire
WF13 4HS
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)