Contact information
For further information about this role, please email Julie Kidd (Unit Manager - Gate 34, Urology and Gynaecology Unit) via julie.kidd6@nhs.net
About the role
Previous applicants need not apply
Gate 34 is a specialist uro-gynaecology ward providing care for all urology, gynaecology, and early pregnancy inpatients across the Trust. The ward is a 38-bed unit delivering highly specialised care within both services.
We are seeking motivated individuals to join our established and supportive team. The successful candidate will benefit from a wide range of training and development opportunities with all necessary formal and informal training provided across both specialties.
There are two vacancies available, both full-time and part-time applications will be considered.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details.
Main duties
The Nursing Associate will:
- Be responsible for delivering high quality, patient centred, compassionate care under the direction of a Registered Nurse (or other registered care professional dependent on setting) with a focus on promoting health and independence
- Have proficient attitudes and behaviours compatible with NHS Values
- Be an accountable professional
- Work as part of a designated clinical and care team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual
- Carry out specific clinical and care tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency, under the direction of a registered nurse or other registered care professionals dependent on setting
- Have the ability to work without direct supervision, at times delivering care independently in line with the individual’s defined plan of care, within the parameters of practice of the Nursing Associate role, accessing clinical and care advice when needed
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details.
Essential person specification requirements
Qualifications
- Foundation Level Degree: Nursing Associate Qualification
- NMC Registered Nursing Associate Foundation Degree
- Completion of End Point Assessment for applicants who have undertaken an apprenticeship route
- GCSE Grade A-C English and Maths or Level 2 in Maths and English
- When English is spoken as a second language, must have an IELTS score of 7.0
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Completion of end point assessment if undertaken NA training as an apprentice
Experience
- Be able to demonstrate ability to work in the area for which an application is made
- Good experience of working in a team
- Experience of with the public demonstrating good customer care skills
- Experience of health coaching and promoting independent living
Knowledge and Awareness
- Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
- Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a registered care professional
- Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and wellbeing (Making Every Contact Count)
- Awareness of own limitations
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details.
Be part of MY team
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.
Application guidance:
We understand that more applicants are using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. It’s important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form.
Our benefits
- Access to the NHS pension plan
- Generous holiday allowance of 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with 5 and 10 years of service
- Exceptional employee health and wellbeing services
- Extensive benefits and support, including:
- Onsite nurseries and childcare salary sacrifice scheme
- Home electronics scheme
- Cycle to work scheme - subject to eligibility criteria
- Car lease salary sacrifice scheme - subject to eligibility criteria
- Working carers support and advice, carers network and carers passport
- Flexible working options and family and carer-friendly policies
- Established staff networks, including LGBTQ+ and Race Equality
- Career progression, training and support
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