Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

About the Company

Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust provides acute, community and specialist health care services to around half a million people living in Wakefield and North Kirklees. We have three hospitals at Dewsbury, Pontefract and Wakefield (Pinderfields), and also provide care in community settings such as GP surgeries, health centres and clinics as well as in people’s own homes.

Every one of our 9,000 staff play a vital role in providing quality care to the thousands of people we serve and we are proud to have a hard working, talented, and dynamic work force who strive every day to provide quality care and support to those who use our services.

Our mission is to recruit, develop and retain skilled and motivated people who embody the Trust’s core values of caring, respect, high standards and improving. We do this by creating a supportive working environment - in first class facilities - where excellence and innovation is valued and celebrated; by providing excellent training and development opportunities, and by offering a comprehensive package of staff benefits to reward our employees for their hard work and commitment.

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Company Name

Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

Job Title

Plastic Surgery Nursing Associate

Job Description

Job title: Plastic Surgery Nursing Associate Role Summary: A full‑time Band 4 Nursing Associate providing patient‑centred care in a plastic surgery ward and assessment unit. Supports surgeons, registered nurses and allied health professionals in medical, dressings and discharge planning, and assists in the major treatment room. Expectations: - Work 37.5 hours weekly, primarily 11.5‑hour shifts across ward and assessment unit. - Apply evidence‑based practice and current NICE guidelines. - Demonstrate professional development and reflective practice. Key Responsibilities: - Administer medicines, manage pre‑, peri‑ and post‑operative care. - Perform simple and complex dressings, wound care and patient assessment. - Plan and facilitate discharge processes. - Assist surgeons during procedures in the major treatment area. - Collaborate with multidisciplinary team, maintain accurate patient documentation, and refer appropriately to registered professionals. Required Skills: - Clinical teamwork and multidisciplinary collaboration. - Excellent verbal and written communication with patients and colleagues. - Time‑management and prioritisation in a dynamic environment. - Intermediate IT proficiency (patient record systems). - Independent initiative, reflective practice and professional supervision. Required Education & Certifications: - NMC registered Nursing Associate Foundation Degree (or equivalent). - Completion of End‑Point Assessment for apprenticeship route where applicable. - GCSE (or equivalent) Level 2 in Maths and English (Grades A‑C) or IELTS 7.0 if English is a second language. - Ongoing evidence of continuing professional development.

Wakefield, United kingdom

On site

24-02-2026