Description

• Job title: Nurse Associate

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• Employer: North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust (University Hospitals Tees).

• Location: Trust-wide, County Durham, United Kingdom (TS24 7PW). The role may involve working across different hospital and community sites.

• Salary: Advertised at around £28,392–£31,157 per annum, pro rata.

• Employment type: 12-month fixed-term contract.

• Work arrangement: Part-time, 22.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with no night shifts.

Overview of the advertised job

• North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a qualified Nurse Associate or an individual in their final qualifying year to join its Surgical Services Team.

• The successful candidate will support patient care across Hand and Wrist Surgery and Podiatric Surgery, working alongside consultants, nurses, podiatrists and healthcare assistants.

• The role involves providing safe, compassionate and patient-centred care in outpatient clinics and operating theatre environments.

• Key duties include assisting with pre-operative assessments, supporting patients before surgery, providing wound care and participating in theatre activities, including circulating and scrub roles.

• The position offers an opportunity to develop practical surgical care experience within a multidisciplinary NHS team. Training will be provided, subject to meeting the essential requirements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe and effective nursing care within the scope of the Nursing Associate role.

• Assist with pre-operative assessments and patient prehabilitation.

• Provide wound care, dressing changes and follow-up support.

• Support patients throughout their surgical journey, ensuring their comfort and wellbeing.

• Participate in operating theatre activities, including circulating and scrub duties.

• Work collaboratively with consultants, registered nurses, podiatrists and healthcare assistants.

• Monitor patients’ needs and communicate relevant clinical observations to registered professionals.

• Provide holistic and person-centred care to patients across different age groups.

• Maintain effective communication with patients, relatives and other healthcare professionals.

• Follow infection prevention, patient safety and professional standards.

• Work independently within the limits of the role while receiving guidance from registered practitioners.

• Contribute to continuous service improvement and the delivery of quality healthcare.

Requirements

Essential requirements

• Nursing Associate Foundation Degree or an equivalent recognised qualification.

• Relevant healthcare qualification or practical experience.

• Appropriate professional registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), or eligibility consistent with the advertised final qualifying-year provision.

• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

• Good verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong organisational and time-management abilities.

• Understanding of patient-centred care and professional responsibilities.

• Ability to demonstrate compassion, sensitivity and respect when supporting patients.

Desirable requirements

• Knowledge of infection prevention and control.

• Familiarity with operating theatre procedures and protocols.

• Previous experience in surgical or outpatient healthcare settings.

• Understanding of wound management and post-operative patient care.

Benefits

• Competitive salary: NHS Band 4 remuneration of £28,392–£31,157 annually, pro rata.

• Training: Job-related training will be provided to successful candidates who meet the essential criteria.

• Professional development: Access to internal education, leadership and service improvement programmes.

• Staff wellbeing: Access to health and wellbeing initiatives.

• Career opportunities: Opportunities to develop within the University Hospitals Tees group.

• Inclusive workplace: A supportive working environment that promotes respect, collaboration and equal opportunities.

• Flexible working: Requests for alternative working arrangements may be considered in line with service requirements.

How to Apply;

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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