Band 4 Nurse Associate Podiatry Theatres

Job summary

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Registered Nursing Associate to join our established Podiatry Theatre Team at Chelmsley Wood Primary Care Centre.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will support the delivery of high-quality, safe and effective care for patients undergoing podiatric surgical procedures. You will work closely with Podiatrists, Nurses, Theatre Support Workers and Administrative Staff to ensure patients receive an excellent experience throughout their surgical journey.

This role is ideal for a compassionate and organised Nursing Associate who enjoys working in a theatre environment and is committed to delivering outstanding patient-centred care.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The successful applicant will:

Assist in the assessment, admission and preparation of patients for podiatric surgical procedures.

Deliver high-quality care under the direction of registered practitioners.

Support patients before, during and after surgery.

Assist with monitoring and documenting patient observations.

Maintain accurate patient records and ensure documentation is completed in line with local policies.

Support infection prevention and control practices within the theatre environment.

Assist with theatre preparation, stock management and equipment checks.

Participate in decontamination processes and safe handling of surgical instruments.

Recognise and escalate changes in a patient's condition appropriately.

Provide reassurance, advice and health education to patients and their relatives/carers.

Contribute to service improvement initiatives, audits and quality assurance activities.

Work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure efficient running of theatre lists.

About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.