Nursing Associate, Emergency Department

Transformation Unit; Chertsey; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Chertsey is hiring a Nursing Associate for the Emergency Department at Band 4. You will work with the multidisciplinary team to deliver high quality emergency care and support patients with major and minor injuries in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires current NMC registration as a Nursing Associate, hospital experience and the ability to work with limited supervision while following care pathways and NHS standards.

Qualifications

• NMC Registered Nursing Associate with current registration.
• Experience in hospital settings and managing patient cohorts.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision within an Emergency Department team.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality emergency care for patients with major and minor injuries.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team under supervision.
• Carry out observations and escalation following patient pathways.
• Perform clinical skills such as venepuncture, cannulation, ECG, catheterisation, NG tubes and wound care.
• Maintain accurate records in line with NMC standards and NHS policies.
• Adhere to infection prevention and control policies.

Skills

Venepuncture

Cannulation

ECG interpretation

Mental Health Act awareness

NMC standards

Education

NMC Registered Nursing Associate

Hospital experience

Managing cohorts of patients

Work without supervision

Job description

Employer Ashford and St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site St Peters Hospital Town Chertsey Salary £29,812 - £32,715 pa inc. HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 05/11/2026 23:59 Interview date 19/11/2026

Nursing Associate, Emergency Department

NHS AfC: Band 4

Job overview

Please note this position is not eligible for sponsorship.

To work as part of the nursing and multidisciplinary team to provide high quality Emergency care for patients presenting with major and minor injuries and illnesses.

Is safe, competent and confident in the performance of a wide variety of activities indirectly supervised by a registered practitioner in providing Emergency care.

Monitors patients and implements care following agreed pathway

Main duties of the job

• Ensure a welcoming, caring and safe environment of patients and visitors to the department
• Carry out observations, document and follow escalation procedure on identification of a deteriorating patient as identified in the patient pathway
• Initiate Basic life support for a collapsed patient until medical help arrives
• Assist with safe transfer of patients within department. Perform hospital transfer and handover of patient care for agreed patients
• Provide clinical skills such as recording of 12 lead ECG, insertion of peripheral cannulation, venepuncture, female and male urinary catheterisation , insertion of NG tubes, minor wound dressings and wound closure, application of plaster of Paris and other limb splintage
• Implement, and monitor patient care following nursing care plans and patient pathways. Report progress to registered practitioner
• Maintain up-to-date, comprehensive and accurate records of clinical care, the patients’ condition and other relevant information in accordance with the NMC Standards for Record Keeping

Working for our organisation

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest provider of acute hospital services to Surrey residents, serving a population of 410,00 people and employing approximately 4,800 staff.

Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience and best outcomes for patients and the team. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to deliver our workforce plan.

We work in partnership with Royal Surrey Hospital NHS Foundation Trust through a collaborative Group Model, supporting joined-up services, workforce flexibility and development opportunities.

St Peter’s Hospital delivers complex medical and surgical care, maternity and emergency services. Day and Orthopaedic Surgery, Ophthalmology and Outpatient services are delivered at Ashford Hospital. Additional services are delivered at Woking Community Hospital.

Our Values provide us with the behaviours we respect and can commit to. By living our values through our everyday interactions, we can build a stronger, more resilient, and forward- thinking organisation, guiding us to achieve success and make a positive impact on how we deliver our services.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits & discounts.

Certificate of Sponsorship
In line with UKVI requirements, Band 2, Band 3 and Band 4 roles are not eligible for sponsorship.

Please note only certain roles at Band 5 & above are eligible for sponsorship.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Ensure a welcoming, caring and safe environment of patients and visitors to the department
• Carry out observations, document and follow escalation procedure on identification of a deteriorating patient as identified in the patient pathway
• Initiate Basic life support for a collapsed patient until medical help arrives
• Assist with safe transfer of patients within department. Perform hospital transfer and handover of patient care for agreed patients
• Provide clinical skills such as recording of 12 lead ECG, insertion of peripheral cannulation, venepuncture, female and male urinary catheterisation , insertion of NG tubes, minor wound dressings and wound closure, application of plaster of Paris and other limb splintage
• Implement, and monitor patient care following nursing care plans and patient pathways. Report progress to registered practitioner
• Maintain up-to-date, comprehensive and accurate records of clinical care, the patients’ condition and other relevant information in accordance with the NMC Standards for Record Keeping
• Be aware, active and follow protocol for all types of internal and external major incidents including flu pandemic and CBRN incidents.
• Assist to identify and care for patients with mental health and vulnerable patients who lack capacity. Act in the patient’s best interest and apply knowledge of Mental Health and Mental Capacity Act in implementing care.
• Provide one to one care for high risk vulnerable patients at risk from absconding or falls.
• Assist to identify risk factors which could cause injury or harm to patients whilst in the Emergency department if left unidentified such as falls risk, pressure ulcer and malnutrition risk
• Follow safe discharge home policy, provide appropriate follow up plan of care, health education advise.
• Act in a professional manner at all times, maintain professional communication and attitudes with service users and colleagues. Keep services users informed of waiting times and planned care pathway
• Follows policies/procedures designed to prevent hospital acquired infection
• Monitor and maintain unit equipment in each area of care, reporting problems as appropriate
• Be proficient in the use of information technology utilized within the ward area.
• Report staff sickness/absence immediately to the nurse in charge of the department.
• Work with MDT to provide Trusts Emergency 4 hour target for service users.

Person specification

Experience

• NMC Registered Nursing Associate
• hospital experience
• Managing cohort of patients
• Work without supervision

Skills

• Venepuncture and cannulation or working towards
• Basic ECG interpretation or working towards
• Able to challenge poor care, provide evidence

Knowledge

• Trust Values
• Scope of practice of Band 4

Adverts may close early, so early application is encouraged.

Certificate of Sponsorship
In line with UKVI requirements, Band 2, Band 3 and Band 4 roles are not eligible for sponsorship.

Please note that only certain roles at Band 5 and above are eligible for sponsorship.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.