Nursing Associate

The post holder will work as part of a team to provide safe, effective, efficient care for patients, relatives, and carers in an Inpatient setting.

As part of the team, you will be focused on patient care, always aiming for good patient experience, to provide a high standard of care to patients, whilst always maintaining their privacy and dignity, to assess care needs, develop, implement, and evaluate programmes of care and to contribute to supporting the Junior Sister/Senior Sister.

We are looking for one individual who will create a positive patient experience, is innovative, effective at working collaboratively, advocates for quality improvement and ensures the delivery of high quality patient care. The role is to provide and be responsible for participating in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised programmes of care.

You will deliver care without supervision and take responsibility as the prime care provider for a group of patients and at all times promote confidence in our commitment to provide excellent compassionate patient care.

An opportunity has arisen for a motivated and hard-working individual to join our dynamic, friendly and highly skilled team. We are an ENT and Maxillo Facial and Elective Surgery ward who will welcome you and are dedicated to continuing learning and providing a supportive environment for your professional development.

We are looking for a hard working individual who is both flexible and versatile in their approach to work to join our excellent, supportive, and friendly team. You must be able to work well under pressure in an adapting environment. You will be a strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills. You will possess a positive attitude and constructive towards change.

You will participate in the day-to-day running of the ward, providing support to our patients following your induction and ongoing support. You will be expected to develop and maintain good and organisational skills, whilst acting as a positive role model and provide an environment conducive to the support of the Healthcare Assistants, and other members of staff in the department at that time, whilst enhancing the patients journey & experience.

Previous surgical experience would be beneficial as we also look after patients from all surgical specialities.A full time position for a Nursing Associate is available however part time hours would also be considered., You will need to have excellent communication skills, and enjoy working as part of a busy team. You will be expected to work both independently and alongside your colleagues to provide the highest standard of care. The successful candidate needs to be a dedicated and motivated individual with excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise work loads and manage time effectively.

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.

We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.

If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.