About this role
Job summary
PLEAE NOTE THIS VACNACY REQUIRES THE POST HOLDER TO BE A REGISTERED NURSING ASSOCIATE
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Band 4 Nursing Associate to join our dynamic team on the Gynaecology ward and Gynaecology & early pregnancy assessment unit (GEPAU).
This role is vital in supporting the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care in a fast-paced and often unpredictable environment. You will be supported by the registered nurse on the unit to provide assessment, care and treatment of patients with emergency gynaecology and emergency early pregnancy care including for those patients and their families experiencing the loss of their pregnancy.
As a Nursing Associate, you will work under the direction of registered nurses and alongside the wider multidisciplinary team to provide safe and effective care to patients. You will be responsible for monitoring patients' conditions, assisting with clinical procedures, supporting recovery, and ensuring continuity of care throughout their stay.
This position requires excellent communication skills, sound clinical judgement, and the ability to remain calm under pressure. You will play a key role in maintaining patient safety and dignity during the quieter hours, while also responding promptly to any changes in condition or urgent needs.
Main duties of the job
As a Band 4 Nursing Associate on the emergency surgical ward, your role is essential in ensuring the continuity and quality of patient care during night hours. You will work under the supervision of registered nurses and in collaboration with the wider multidisciplinary team to support patients who have undergone emergency surgical procedures or are awaiting urgent interventions. ,You will gain experience nursing patients, who have had major gynae cancer surgery, endometriosis surgery, urogynaecology procedures along with the emergency assessment unit taking patients directly from home/GP/ambulance service/A&E for emergency assessment for both gynaecology and early pregnancy emergency.
Your responsibilities will include monitoring vital signs, assisting with post-operative care, managing wound dressings, and supporting patients with personal care needs and bereavement support those experiencing pregnancy loss. You will be expected to identify and escalate any signs of deterioration promptly, ensuring timely intervention and patient safety.
You will also contribute to maintaining accurate documentation, supporting safe handovers, and fostering a calm and reassuring presence for patients who may be anxious or in pain. Emotional resilience, sound clinical judgement, and the ability to work independently are key attributes for success in this role.
About us
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals is a leading NHS Trust known for its commitment to high-quality, patient-centred care and professional development. Staff benefit from a supportive team environment, opportunities for learning and growth, and a strong sense of purpose in delivering care to a diverse patient population.
We have 10,000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.
Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.
You'll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you'd never have done. You'll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path.
You'll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care and enhancing their experience which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.
Please come to ward if you would like to speak to ward manager Kath Jackson for any further information you require.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide good quality personalised care in accordance with agreed local and national standards.
- Assist patients to meet nutritional needs in line with their individual care plan.
- Take samples from patients for testing or dispatching eg: Urine, sputum, faeces, MRSA swabs, blood sugars.
- Undertake clinical duties relevant to clinical area following achievement of competencies.
- Assist to maintain patient safety, conforming to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Assist in maintaining standards of care to improve the patient experience and outcome of care.
- Promote equality in care and practice by recognising, respecting and meeting the needs and choices of individuals.
- Contribute to maintaining safe, clean, and productive care. environment, compliant with standards for hygiene and cleanliness.
- Maintain and develop own competence.
- Actively try to resolve issues and complaints at local level and then report the outcome to line manager.
- Take responsibility for a designated patient workload undertaking documentation, medication administration and escalation as required.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working at Senior Health Care Assistant level in a health or equivalent setting
- Experience of assisting with clinical procedures
- Recent experience of working within an acute hospital setting
- Knowledge of infection control and decontamination processes
- Experience of working with AHPs in MDT
- Experience of assisting with clinical procedures
- Knowledge of Health & safety
Desirable
- Experience of working as a Nursing Associate
- Experience of assessing vascular access devices
- Experience of working within womens health / gynaecology
Qualification and Education
Essential
- Basic General Education GCSE Maths & English grade C or above OR level 1 numeracy skills and level 2 literacy skills
- NMC Nursing Associate Pin
- Diploma/NVQ level 3 in Health / health & Social care OR completion of the LTHTR INCS course.
Desirable
- Basic Life Support
- ECDL or equivalent IT skills
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
Preston
PR2 9HT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)