Nursing Associate in Critical Care, Band 4

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Nursing Associate to join the Critical Care team at Gloucestershire Royal and Cheltenham General. This Band 4 role involves working across sites, including days, nights and weekends, with a structured induction and mentorship under the National Competency Framework for Nursing Associates.

You will provide compassionate, safe care under indirect supervision, support patients and families, and develop your skills through the dedicated

Qualifications

• Post-registration experience in acute care setting (medicine or surgery).
• Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC Register (Part 2).
• Completion of the Care Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to critically ill patients under indirect supervision.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care.
• Supervise and mentor staff and learners where appropriate.
• Maintain personal development with ongoing training and CPD.

Skills

Acute care experience

Education

Registered Nursing Associate (NMC Part 2)

Care Certificate

Job description

Current jobs at Gloucestershire Hospitals

Nursing Associate in Critical Care, Band 4

Band 4

Main area Critical Care Grade Band 4 Contract Permanent: Working across both GHNHSFT sites - CGH & GRH Hours

• Full time
• Part time

37.5 hours per week (Working internally across site, including days, nights and weekends) Job ref 318-26-T0603

Site Trustwide Town Gloucestershire Salary £28,392 - £31,157 (pa, pro rata if part-time) Salary period Yearly Closing 23/09/2026 23:59

At Gloucestershire Hospitals, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the county’s largest employer, we are proud to provide high-quality acute, elective, and specialist services to more than 650,000 people across our county. Our care is delivered across Gloucestershire Royal, Cheltenham General and Stroud Maternity Hospital.

With over 9,000 employees representing more than 95 nationalities, bringing together a mix of cultures and experiences to the care that we deliver. Whether you’re beginning your NHS journey or looking to take the next step in your career, this is an exciting time to join us. We’re investing heavily in innovation, research, and transformation, with more than 100 active clinical studies and major developments underway across our hospitals.

We take pride in working as one team, driven by a shared ambition to grow, develop, and continually improve. Every contribution is valued and by combining our collective strengths, we support not only our diverse communities but one another. You can expect a warm, supportive culture and colleagues who are passionate about teamwork, professional development and delivering exceptional care. We offer structured development programmes, mentoring and leadership opportunities to help you progress in your career.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from a comprehensive package that includes flexible working opportunities, generous annual leave, the NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, local discounts, access to on-site nurseries, reduced public transport costs, reward and recognition schemes and a wide range of health and wellbeing initiatives.

Be part of Gloucestershire Hospitals, explore your future with us today.

Job overview

Department of Critical Care is calling all Nursing Associates!

We are excited to invite enthusiastic and proactive Nursing Associates to join our Critical Care team at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a friendly and supportive team of critical care nurses who will help you develop and thrive in this challenging, fascinating, and rewarding specialty. Successful applicants will benefit from a workplace that prioritises training and education, including an initial 8-week supernumerary period, induction study days, and clinical mentorship within the National Competency Framework for Registered Nursing Associates. Your professional growth will be further supported by our dedicated clinical education team.

The Department of Critical Care (DCC) spans two hospital sites: Gloucestershire Royal and Cheltenham General Hospitals. The role requires working across both locations. We are proud to announce that DCC recently received a Gold rating during an Accredited Clinical Environments (ACE) inspection.

If you are a caring and compassionate Nursing Associate and wish to join a motivated, friendly, and supportive team, we are eager to hear from you.

All individuals who are interested in a post are welcome to contact one of the DCC Ward Managers for further information or to arrange an informal visit. Tel GRH 0300 422 6247

Main duties of the job

The Critical Care Nursing Associate will be responsible for monitoring and contributing to the care of critically ill patients under the indirect supervision of registered nurses. With training and support, you will provide both general and specialised direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and protocols. You will play a vital role in monitoring and managing patients with life-threatening conditions.

Your main duties will include:

• Providing high-quality nursing care to patients admitted to critical care and offering support to their loved ones, ensuring safe and effective practice
• Collaborating within a multidisciplinary team to provide continuous care to a specific group of patients from admission to discharge
• Supervising and mentoring other staff members and learners as appropriate
• Maintaining and developing your personal skills with ongoing support

Additional working pattern details: Working internally across site, including days, nights and weekends

Working for our organisation

We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.

With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one of our innovative hospitals. As well as generous annual leave allowance, access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Provision of compassionate, safe and effective care and support to patients in the critical care setting

Monitor the condition and health needs of patients on a continual basis in partnership with patients, families and carers, ensuring appropriate escalation to a registered nurse

Provide effective evidence based care under the supervision of registered nurses in order to perform complex and non-complex activities

Recognise the effects of medicines, allergies, drug sensitivity, side effects, contraindications and adverse reactions

Undertake safe and effective administration and optimisation of medicines in accordance with Trust policy and the NMC Standards of Proficiency for Nursing Associates

Monitor the condition and health needs of patients within their care following administration of medications

Comply with Trust policy in relation to any safety critical medicines to be administered by Nursing Associates.

Support, supervise, teach (where appropriate) and act as a role model to trainee nursing associates, student nurses, healthcare support workers and new staff members, promoting reflection and providing constructive feedback

Establish and maintain effective communication with patients, carers and members of the multidisciplinary team

To engage in a preceptorship period that includes achieving the Nursing Associate Medicines Management Competency framework

Maintain own continuing professional development in accordance with NMC CPD requirements and contribute to formulation of own objectives and personal development plan

Adopt a reflective approach to own practice with a view to continually improve

Undertake further training as required, prior to carrying out any additional duties identified as relevant to role, to comply with Trust policies and procedures

Develop knowledge and practice in any area of work required by the role

Monitor and maintain health, safety and security of self and others in own work area

Maintain clear and accurate written records relevant to practice

Additional working pattern details: Working internally across site, including days, nights and weekends

Person specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC Register (Part 2)
• Completion of the Care Certificate

Experience

• Post registration experience in an acute care setting within medicine, surgery or equivalent
• Experience of managing acutely ill patients in a ward setting

Knowledge/ Skills

• Able to prioritise own workload and that of others as appropriate
• Excellent presentational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
• Demonstrates knowledge of when to seek advice and elevate to the appropriate professional for support and advice
• Able to identify limitations of own competency and undertake Continuous Professional Development to maintain competencies and skills including all mandatory training.

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

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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.