Assistant Practitioner/ Nursing Associate- Day Surgery Unit (DSU)

The Day Surgery Unit is looking for individuals who are passionate about making a difference and becoming part of a highly motivated, supportive team.

We are seeking a dynamic, hard-working, and flexible individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and possesses excellent communication skills to join our team a

In this role, you will be responsible for delivering direct care to patients attending the Day Surgery Unit in a safe, welcoming, and compassionate environment, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. You must be able to prioritise workloads, work independently, and collaborate as part of our well-established team, all while upholding high standards of patient care.

If you are dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and eager to be part of a team committed to excellence, we’d love to hear from you.

• An AP/NA works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse in accordance with Trust policy, protocols and standard operational procedures. The registered practitioner remains accountable for the appropriate and effective delegation of activities and must ensure that the AP/NA has the competence and expertise to carry out such activities.

On the ward area they will undertake pre-operative assessment on patients that have been designated suitable for an AP/NA to do safely.

When working on the ward area, to support registered staff to provide best patient outcomes and timely patient discharge home. This involves supporting band 3 members of the team and to provide nurse led discharge on patients designated suitable for an AP/NA to do safely.

Torbay Day Surgery is proudly recognised both locally and nationally as a centre of excellence. We work closely with our multi-disciplinary team and take great pride in the high-quality service we provide, along with our exceptional outcomes.

Our patients regularly share positive feedback, particularly highlighting the friendly and supportive atmosphere we foster for both our patients and staff.

With the diverse range of care we provide, there are continuous learning opportunities and further training available to help you develop your skills and grow in your role.

Care to join us in making a difference to our patients and be part of a team that truly values collaboration and excellence.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Alex Alen Job title: Senior Sister Email address: alex.alen@nhs.net Telephone number: 01803654040