Job summary
Job Overview
At North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, we have high ambitions and are committed to delivering exceptional care for the populations we serve. This is an exciting opportunity to join our Surgical Services Team, working across Hand & Wrist and Podiatric Surgery specialties.
You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team including Consultants, Podiatrists, Nurses, and Healthcare Assistants, providing high-quality, patient-centred care in both outpatient and theatre settings.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties of the Job
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.
About us
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Associate Practitioner 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 Associate Practitioner works independently under the leadership of registered professionals, working within the sphere of nursing and podiatric surgery.
Associate Practitioners are equipped with the knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes and behaviours relevant to employment as an Associate Practitioner and will work to the NMC Code and Standards for Associate Practitioners. The following criteria identify the core components of the roles, responsibilities and accountabilities of Associate Practitioners.
They identify what Associate Practitioners 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 in the team and understand their role within it. They will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The post holder may be required to work anywhere within the hospital or community setting.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Associate Practitioner 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 Associate Practitioner works independently under the leadership of registered professionals, working within the sphere of nursing and podiatric surgery.
Associate Practitioners are equipped with the knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes and behaviours relevant to employment as an Associate Practitioner and will work to the NMC Code and Standards for Associate Practitioners. The following criteria identify the core components of the roles, responsibilities and accountabilities of Associate Practitioners.
They identify what Associate Practitioners 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 in the team and understand their role within it. They will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The post holder may be required to work anywhere within the hospital or community setting.
Person Specification
Criteria
Essential
- Practitioner/ nursing associate foundation degree qualification
- Relevant healthcare qualification or experience
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- Strong communication and organisational skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of infection control and theatre protocols
- Previous experience in surgical or outpatient settings
Person Specification
Criteria
Essential
- Practitioner/ nursing associate foundation degree qualification
- Relevant healthcare qualification or experience
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- Strong communication and organisational skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of infection control and theatre protocols
- Previous experience in surgical or outpatient settings
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
