Job reference: 001594
Band & Salary (will be pro rated for roles less than 37.5 hours) : Band 4 - £28,392 - £31,157 (2026/2027 payscales)
Closing date: 19/10/2026
Department: 162612 - Ward 12 Elective Surgical unit DDH
Location: Dewsbury District Hospital
Employment type: Permanent
Staff Group: Nursing and Midwifery Registered
Hours Per Week:32
Interview date: 03/11/2026
Contract length: PERMANENT

About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Nursing Associate to join our team on The Elective Surgical Unit at Dewsbury Hospital.

The Elective Surgical Unit is a fast paced adult facility, we care for inpatients and day cases who have had many different elective surgical procedures. Specialities we cover include colorectal, urology, gynaecology, breast, plastics, general surgery and we also provide Level 1 care on the unit.

The nursing team is quite small, has various levels of experience, we are friendly dynamic and supportive.

The post is over seven days a week including bank holidays and ocassional night duties.

Main duties

• To be responsible for delivering high quality, patient centred, compassionate care under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Have proficient attitudes and behaviours compatible with NHS Values.
• To be able to work independently at times without direct supervision, delivering care within the parameters of practice of the Nursing Associate role.
• Access clinical and care advice when needed.
• To comply with Trust Policies and Procedures.
• Work to Standard operating procedures with registered care professionals available for reference.

Key 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 teams
• 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 to review the full requirements.

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 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
• Cycle to work scheme
• Home electronics scheme
• Car lease salary sacrifice scheme
• 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

Skilled worker sponsorship
You can find out more about skilled worker and health and care visas on our careers site.

Supporting Documents
Job Description and Person Specification (DOCX, KB)

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