Nurse Associate

Demonstrates safe and effective practice within the scope of the Associate Practitioner role

Assist with pre-operative assessment and prehabilitation

Undertake wound care and redressing's Support patients throughout their surgical journey

Participate in theatre duties, including circulating and scrub roles

Work collaboratively within a dynamic surgical team

All training will be provided, subject to meeting essential criteria.

The Nursing Associate has a breadth of knowledge across the lifespan and across the field of surgical services, 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 professionals, working within the sphere of nursing and podiatric surgery. 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 and Standards for Nursing Associates. 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. They will be able to 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. They will work with the team delivering care; they will be aware of the different roles within the team and understand their role within it. They will work as part of a multidisciplinary team. The post holder may be required to work anywhere within the hospital or community setting.

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust now form University Hospitals Tees and as such you may be required to work at any site across both Trusts.

At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, we want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.

We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development.

We support the 'Making Every Contact Count' approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.

Criteria

Desirable: - Knowledge of infection control and theatre protocols; - Previous experience in surgical or outpatient settings