Nursing Associate - Emergency Department

York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in York is seeking a Nursing Associate to provide safe and compassionate care in the Accident & Emergency Department. The successful candidate will work under the direction of Registered Nurses, delivering a range of clinical duties while ensuring high standards of patient care. Applicants must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). This role is not available for remote work, and various benefits including NHS Pension Scheme and generous holiday are offered.

Benefits

Access to the NHS Pension Scheme

27 days holiday rising to 33 days

Variety of paid and unpaid leave

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme

Extensive learning and development opportunities

Discounts on restaurants, shopping, and more

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based, compassionate care to patients.
• Undertake clinical observations and escalate appropriately.
• Assist in wound care, dressings, and other clinical skills.

Education

Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)

Job description

Job Role

A vacancy at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Nursing Associates work as part of the multi-disciplinary team in the Accident & Emergency Department, providing safe, compassionate, and effective care to patients attending with both minor and major conditions. They deliver and monitor a range of clinical and non-clinical duties under the direction of a Registered Nurse, supporting the smooth and safe flow of patients through the Emergency Department. The role bridges the gap between Healthcare Support Worker and Registered Nurse, providing enhanced hands‑on clinical care while maintaining high standards of patient safety and dignity.

Applicant must have registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). Interviews will be held face to face in York with no remote option available.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based, compassionate care to patients in the Emergency Department.
• Undertake clinical observations, recognising normal and deteriorating parameters, and escalating appropriately.
• Perform and record baseline assessments (NEWS2, pain scores, neurological observations).
• Assist in wound care, dressings, venepuncture, cannulation, ECGs, plaster application, and other clinical skills within competency.
• Support registered nurses and doctors during resuscitations, trauma calls, and emergency procedures.
• Provide care for patients with diverse needs including medical, surgical and mental health presentations.
• Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, and the multidisciplinary team.
• Accurately document care given in line with NMC and Trust policies.
• Work in partnership with registered nurses, HCAs, doctors, and allied health professionals.

Qualifications

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

Benefits

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, including generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants.
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service).
• A variety of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave.
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access to NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme.
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities.
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co‑developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence. Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, and work with our staff networks – including Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks – to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact [e-mail].

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping to actively promote SaBRE – Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. We have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

For more information about our Trust, please visit: https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd

For further information on the benefits we offer, please visit the Trust's dedicated staff benefits pages.

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Finally, this advert closes on Monday 22 Dec 2025.