Nursing Associate

Job summary

A rare and exciting opportunity for a Band 4 Registered Nursing Associate in the Head and Neck Outpatient Department. This unique role focuses on working as part of a large team alongside consultants and wider members of the MDT whilst delivering high quality care to service users.

The role will be varied across all the specialities with the department including Ears Nose & Throat, Max Fax and Plastic Surgery as required, all of which are located within the Head and Neck Unit.

The department offers a wide range of clinics which include General ENT/ Max Fax, Head and Neck Cancer, Voice, Trans Nasal Oesophagoscopy and Balance. Plastic Surgery clinics are also housed within the department

We require you to have a flexible attitude and be an effective communicator. If you would like to visit the department and meet the team then please contact us.

Main duties of the job

University Hospitals of Derby & Burton are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a Qualified Nursing Associate within Surgical Outpatients. Surgical Outpatients is dedicated to delivering high quality patient centred care and aims to provide a timely service to our users.

We welcome applications from Nursing Associates with a keen interest in the ENT/ Head and Neck and Plastic Surgery speciality.

You will work closely with clinicians and communicate effectively with them regarding patients.

The Nursing Associate will be involved in the day to day running of clinics. Working with a wide Multi-disciplinary Team. They will be involved in assisting the Clinician with various procedures during consultations.

Th Nursing Associate is expected to participate in Aural Care Nurse led Clinics at the Royal Derby Hospital .

Experience in the above area is desirable but not essential as full training will be given.

You must be committed to delivering high quality patient care and be able to work flexibly. On occasion there is late working as required. The ability the prioritise your workload is paramount and you must be able to support the smooth running of the clinic.

Closing date of application : 5th August 2024

Interview date : 19th August 2024

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE

Employer's website

https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE

Employer's website

https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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