The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

NURSING ASSOCIATE

The closing date is 02 June 2025

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 rotates on to 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 members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. 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, car lease and 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.

Date posted

13 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

000336

Job locations

Dewsbury District Hospital

Dewsbury

West Yorkshire

WF13 4HS

Job description

Job responsibilities

Work within clearly defined accountability frameworks and boundaries of limitation to provide the best possible care in collaboration with colleagues, patients and their carers

Develop and improve practical and theoretical knowledge, competence and skills throughout the Nursing Associate Role and maintain all evidence required

Contribute towards developing a culture of learning and innovation, developing high quality learning environments

Communicate effectively across a wide range of channels and with a wide range of individuals, the public, health and social care professionals, maintaining the focus of communication on delivering and improving health and care services

Demonstrate inter-personal skills that promote clarity, compassion, empathy, respect and trust

Contribute to team success and challenge others constructively

Report to appropriate registered care professional information received from the individuals, carers and members of the team

Ensure all patient related information and are treated sensitively, adhering to the principals of confidentiality at all times

Report any accidents or incidents and raise any concerns as per organisational policy

Ensure clear, concise, accurate and legible records are made and that all communication is maintained in relation to care delivery adhering to local and national guidance

Ensure ability to manage electronic records system taking cognisance of need to protect access (ID, passwords, swipe cards)

Exercise personal responsibility and work independently within defined parameters of practice, taking the initiative in a variety of situations and performing a range of clinical and care skills consistent with the role, responsibilities and professional values of a Nursing Associate

Exercise judgment in assessing patient condition, comfort and wellbeing using analysis of a range of possible factors

Ensure that only those activities for which competence has been achieved are undertaken without supervision and that recognition is given to the impact and consequences of practising outside capability

Clinical responsibilities – Individual’s care

The following list is indicative as tasks and responsibilities will vary depending on the care setting the Nursing Associate is working in.

The Nursing Associate will:

Develop understanding of all elements of the nursing process and be able to assist the registered nurse in the on-going assessment, planning, management and evaluation of care

Provide and monitor care

Support individuals with all aspects of care including daily living, providing person-centred care and promoting health and independence through awareness raising and care navigation to other professionals as appropriate

Perform and record clinical observations including blood pressure, temperature, respirations, pulse

Be prepared to undertake additional skills once competent including but not exhaustive; cannulation, venepuncture, ECGs as per training and competency

Accurately record nutritional and fluid intake

Ensure the privacy, dignity and safety of individuals is maintained at all times

Demonstrate the ability to recognise changing priorities seeking advice and guidance from the Registered Nurse or other registered care professionals as appropriate

Report back and share information with the registered nurses on the condition, behaviour, activity and responses of individuals

Recognise issues relating to safeguarding vulnerable children and adults and report any problems or raise concerns to the appropriate registered care professionals

Assist in the assessment of and contribute to the management of risk across several areas within the environment where care is being administered

Assist in the implementation of appropriate action to meet the specific physical, emotional and psychological, social, cultural and spiritual needs of individuals and carers

Assist in the delivery of complex care as prescribed by the registered nurse

Develop understanding of caring for individuals with particular conditions for example dementia, mental illness, learning disabilities

Develop skills in relation to coaching/teaching individuals/carers/other staff

Assist with the implementation and monitoring of clinical standards and outcomes

Develop a working knowledge of other providers’ resources and referral systems to ensure individual’s needs are met, within parameters of practice

Engage in reflective practice including management of self and reflection on own reactions, asking questions and reflecting on answers given

Demonstrate good understanding of principles of consent and ensure valid consent is obtained prior to undertaking nursing and care procedures

Demonstrate good understanding of the Mental Capacity Act / Deprivation of Liberties and applies principles to everyday practice seeking advice / guidance from the Registered Nurse or registered care professional as required

Plan and manage competing demands of job role, study and placement activities

Work in an effective and organised manner demonstrating excellent time management and organisational skills to effectively deliver person-centred care for an allocated group of individuals

Deliver effective care following treatment plans determined by the Registered Nurse or registered care professional and provide feedback on progress against the plans

Administer medicines safety and in a timely manner; (NB nursing associates will only administer medicines, if suitably trained and competent, in settings where it is deemed appropriate and where this is guided by organisational medicines management policies)