Nursing Associate - Emergency Department

York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution in England seeks a Nursing Associate to provide compassionate and effective care in the Emergency Department. Responsibilities include delivering high-quality patient care, undertaking clinical observations, and assisting in various clinical skills. Ideal candidates will demonstrate effective communication and a compassionate approach. The role offers NHS benefits and the opportunity for flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

27-33 days holiday

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care.
• Experience or knowledge of nursing support duties.
• Understanding of healthcare protocols and policies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based care to patients.
• Undertake clinical observations and escalate concerns.
• Assist in various clinical skills within competency.
• Support registered nurses during emergency procedures.
• Provide care for diverse patient needs.

Skills

Clinical observations

Compassionate patient care

Effective communication

Wound care and dressings

Trauma and emergency response

Job description

Overview

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

Nursing Associate will 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.

This includes caring for adults, children, and patients presenting with trauma. The post holder will 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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based, compassionate care to patients in the Emergency Department.
• Undertake clinical observations, recognising normal and deteriorating parameters, and escalate appropriately.
• Perform and record baseline assessments (NEWS2, PEWS, 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, paediatric, 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.
• Support the safe flow of patients through majors, minors, resus, and paediatric areas.

Information for Applicants

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

Our benefits include: NHS Pension Scheme, 27-33 days holiday, leave, Employee Assistance Programme, NHS Car Lease and Cycle to Work schemes, learning opportunities, and discounts.

When to Apply and Terms

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.

Advert closes on Thursday 9 Oct 2025.

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 support a diverse workforce and we welcome applications from everyone, including through Staff Networks. If anything can make our application process more accessible, contact [e-mail].

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider flexible working from the start of employment. Speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss requirements.

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Advert closes on Thursday 9 Oct 2025