Nurse Associate – UK Visa Sponsorship Available

Employer: North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust (University Hospitals Tees).

Location: Trust-wide, County Durham, United Kingdom (TS24 7PW). The role may involve working across different hospital and community sites.

Salary: Advertised at around £28,392-£31,157 per annum, pro rata.

Employment type: 12-month fixed-term contract.

Work arrangement: Part-time, 22.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with no night shifts.

Overview of the advertised job

North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a qualified Nurse Associate or an individual in their final qualifying year to join its Surgical Services Team.

The successful candidate will support patient care across Hand and Wrist Surgery and Podiatric Surgery, working alongside consultants, nurses, podiatrists and healthcare assistants.

The role involves providing safe, compassionate and patient-centred care in outpatient clinics and operating theatre environments.

Key duties include assisting with pre-operative assessments, supporting patients before surgery, providing wound care and participating in theatre activities, including circulating and scrub roles.

The position offers an opportunity to develop practical surgical care experience within a multidisciplinary NHS team. Training will be provided, subject to meeting the essential requirements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe and effective nursing care within the scope of the Nursing Associate role.
• Assist with pre-operative assessments and patient prehabilitation.
• Provide wound care, dressing changes and follow-up support.
• Support patients throughout their surgical journey, ensuring their comfort and wellbeing.
• Participate in operating theatre activities, including circulating and scrub duties.
• Work collaboratively with consultants, registered nurses, podiatrists and healthcare assistants.
• Monitor patients’ needs and communicate relevant clinical observations to registered professionals.
• Provide holistic and person-centred care to patients across different age groups.
• Maintain effective communication with patients, relatives and other healthcare professionals.
• Follow infection prevention, patient safety and professional standards.
• Work independently within the limits of the role while receiving guidance from registered practitioners.
• Contribute to continuous service improvement and the delivery of quality healthcare.

Requirements

• Nursing Associate Foundation Degree or an equivalent recognised qualification.
• Relevant healthcare qualification or practical experience.
• Appropriate professional registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), or eligibility consistent with the advertised final qualifying-year provision.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organisational and time‑management abilities.
• Understanding of patient-centred care and professional responsibilities.
• Ability to demonstrate compassion, sensitivity and respect when supporting patients.
• Knowledge of infection prevention and control.
• Familiarity with operating theatre procedures and protocols.
• Previous experience in surgical or outpatient healthcare settings.
• Understanding of wound management and post‑operative patient care.

Benefits

• Competitive salary: NHS Band 4 remuneration of £28,392-£31,157 annually, pro rata.
• Training: Job‑related training will be provided to successful candidates who meet the essential criteria.
• Professional development: Access to internal education, leadership and service improvement programmes.
• Staff wellbeing: Access to health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Career opportunities: Opportunities to develop within the University Hospitals Tees group.
• Inclusive workplace: A supportive working environment that promotes respect, collaboration and equal opportunities.
• Flexible working: Requests for alternative working arrangements may be considered in line with service requirements.