Nursing Associate

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

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Job summary

Band 4 - Nursing Associate

An exciting opportunity has a risen within Theatres and Anaesthesia for keen and eager Nursing Associates to join the Wharfedale Theatre Team. Theatres and Anaesthetics CSU is a thriving and fast paced clinical service unit which provides many different clinical specialities. We are now looking to expand our nursing associate workforce within the teams. The Nursing Associate role within theatres takes on the role of the Scrub Practitioner, within Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU) in the role of Recovery Practitioner. You will scrub for a variety of clinical procedures, be accountable for all perioperative care of the patient throughout their surgical procedure and gain an understanding of the procedures themselves. You will also work in the circulating role, supporting the effective running of operating lists, positioning and pressure area care of the patient, organisation of equipment and support of junior members of staff. You will also work in the recovery practitioner role, supporting patients post operatively. Here you will manage patients airways, support with pain relief, monitor and carry out observations before ensuring patients are fit for discharge to the ward. Whilst those with previous theatres and scrub experience would be ideal for this role, we would also welcome those who have not worked within a peri-operative role to apply. As a CSU we have an excellent perceptorship programme that will support you to develop these new skills

Main duties of the job

Clinical

Scrub for Minor, intermediate acute & semi elective cases in the Acute and Obstetric theatre setting.

Support patients in the post anaesthetic care unit, following surgical procedures

Carry out patient cares, observations, monitoring and escalation of deterioration.

Act in the best interests of the people they care for

Communicate with patients and carers.

Maintain and deliver compassionate patient focused care.

Contribute to on-going assessment recognising when it is necessary to refer to others for reassessment

Communicate effectively with colleagues, providing clear verbal, digital or written information and instructions when sharing information,

delegating or handing over responsibility for care

Recognise and report any situations, behaviours or errors that could result in poor care outcomes

Active involvement in the prevention of infection

Improve the quality of care

If you are looking for your next challenge within your nursing associate career this could be the next move. You will receive a theatre specific induction and have a 6 month perceptorship programme, in which you will be supported in your new role

About us

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest acute health providers in the UK and based in one of the fastest growing and vibrant cities in the north.

For all new starters to the Trust will attend both a corporate induction and a local Theatres and Anaesthetics Induction Programme. We also have a 6 month Preceptorship framework to support you in your new role, which incorporates further education sessions and support forums and clinical supervision. On a team level we also offer all new comers introductory packs which help and support your transition into our busy and diverse team.

Wharfedale Theatres are expanding in 2024 with the build of 2 new theatres. This is an exciting time to join the team and help with the development of the service.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.

Date posted

15 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

C9298-NUR-451

Job locations

Wharfedale General Hospital

Newall Carr Road

Otley

West Yorkshire

LS21 2LY

Job description

Job responsibilities

The nursing associate has a breadth of knowledge across the lifespan and across the fields of nursing, providing holistic and person-centred care and support for people of all ages and in a variety of settings. The nursing associate works independently under the leadership of registered nurses, working within the sphere of nursing and care and within all aspects of the nursing process.

Nursing associates are equipped with the knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes and behaviours relevant to employment as a nursing associate and will work to the NMC code of conduct.

The following criteria identify the core components of the roles, responsibilities and accountabilities of nursing associates. They identify what nursing associates can contribute to the health and wellbeing of patients and service users, and apply across all health and care settings. Integral to all of these is the ability to communicate effectively, with sensitivity and compassion, and to manage relationships with people, making reasonable adjustments where necessary.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Nursing associates are equipped with the knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes and behaviours relevant to employment as a nursing associate and will work to the NMC code of conduct.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register

Experience

Essential

Clinical Experience in Acute Health Care Setting

Skills & behaviours

Essential

Caring, compassionate and motivated
Reliable and trustworthy
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to work as part of a team
Flexible and adaptable.
Ability to act professionally at all times.
Recognise and work within the limits of their competence
Effective communication skills.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register

Experience

Essential

Clinical Experience in Acute Health Care Setting

Skills & behaviours

Essential

Caring, compassionate and motivated
Reliable and trustworthy
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to work as part of a team
Flexible and adaptable.
Ability to act professionally at all times.
Recognise and work within the limits of their competence
Effective communication skills.

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.