Nursing Associate – Elective Surgery Ward

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Nursing Associate to join Ward 11, supporting night and occasional day shifts for major elective surgery across Upper GI, Urology, Colorectal and Vascular specialties.

You will work with Registered Nurses and Healthcare Assistants to monitor patients, undertake observations, assist with post-operative care and participate in ERAS principles, while contributing to safe discharge planning and accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register.
• Nursing Associate foundation degree qualification (or equivalent).
• GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4/C or higher, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality post-operative care and observations.
• Monitor fluid balance, wounds, drains, catheters, nutrition, pain and mobility.
• Identify deterioration or complications and escalate promptly.
• Support ERAS principles: early mobilisation, nutrition and hydration.
• Assist with discharge planning and accurate clinical documentation.
• Communicate effectively with MDT and contribute to quality improvement.

Skills

Registered Nursing Associate on the NM

Education

Nursing Associate foundation degree qualification

Job description

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Nursing Associate to join Ward 11, supporting night and occasional day shifts for major elective surgery across Upper GI, Urology, Colorectal and Vascular specialties.

You will work with Registered Nurses and Healthcare Assistants to monitor patients, undertake observations, assist with post-operative care and participate in ERAS principles, while contributing to safe discharge planning and accurate documentation.