About this role
Job summary
Nursing Associate - Elective Surgical Ward 11 - Supporting safe, compassionate post-op recovery within a skilled surgical team.
Main duties of the job
The Nursing Associate will work as an integral member of the Ward 11 multidisciplinary team, supporting the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate care to patients undergoing elective major surgical procedures.
Ward 11 is a specialist elective surgical ward caring for patients across Upper GI, Urology, Colorectal and Vascular surgery, including patients requiring complex post-operative care. They will work closely with experienced Registered Nurses, Nursing Associates, Healthcare Assistants, Clinical Nurse Specialists, medical teams and the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure patients receive high-quality, evidence-based care throughout their post-operative journey.
The role requires the Nursing Associate to take responsibility for an identified group of patients , and must hold a valid NMC registration. They will work within their scope of practice , They will contribute to assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of care, recognising changes in a patient's condition and escalating concerns promptly and appropriately.
They will provide high-quality post-operative nursing care, supporting patients following major elective surgery and helping them progress safely through their recovery to discharge. The Nursing Associate will actively support the principles of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery, helping patients achieve safe and timely recovery while maintaining individualised care.
About us
We are a 22 bed surgical ward in Royal Preston Hospital. We embed team working from all grades on the ward and we work collaboratively with our ward doctors and our allied health professionals on the ward (physio, OT, SLT etc). Patient safety is central to the role. The Nursing Associate will contribute proactively to Ward 11's established culture of safe, high-quality care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Nursing Associate will work as an integral member of the Ward 11 nursing team supporting Night duties and occasional Day shift cover, providing safe, compassionate and evidence-based care to patients undergoing major elective surgery across Upper GI, Urology, Colorectal and Vascular specialties.
Working alongside experienced Registered Nurses and Healthcare Assistants, the Nursing Associate will take responsibility for an allocated group of patients within their scope of practice, supporting assessment, care delivery, monitoring and evaluation.
Key responsibilities include providing high-quality post-operative care, undertaking observations, monitoring fluid balance, wounds, drains, catheters, nutrition, pain and mobility, and recognising and escalating deterioration or post-operative complications promptly.
The role will actively support Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) principles, including early mobilisation, nutrition and hydration, effective symptom management, independence and timely recovery.
The Nursing Associate will identify and manage patient safety risks including falls, pressure damage, VTE, infection, deterioration and safeguarding concerns, ensuring appropriate escalation and documentation.
They will contribute to safe patient flow, discharge planning, infection prevention, accurate clinical documentation, MDT communication and quality improvement.
The postholder will demonstrate professionalism, accountability, excellent communication and a commitment to maintaining Ward 11's strong reputation for safe, high-quality, patient-centred elective surgical care.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register
- Nursing Associate foundation degree qualification
- GCSE Grade A-C or Grade 4 or above in Maths & English or skills level 2 Maths & English or equivalent
Desirable
- Good Information Technology skills
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Significant experience working in a healthcare environment as part of a team.
- Proven competency of assisting with a core range of physical measurements.
Desirable
- Experience of using clinical systems -e.g. Quadramed
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Preston Hospital
Sharoe Green Lane
Fulwood
PR2 9HT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)