Surgical Ward Nursing Associate – Night & Post-Op Care

NHS Jobs; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Nursing Associate to join the Ward 11 nursing team, providing safe post-operative care for patients undergoing major elective surgery across Upper GI, Urology, Colorectal and Vascular specialties.

The role covers night duties with occasional day shifts, working alongside Registered Nurses and HCAs to monitor and support patients through recovery.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality post-operative care to elective surgical patients.
• Take responsibility for monitoring observations and fluid balance.
• Assess wounds, drains, catheters, nutrition, pain and mobility and escalate deterioration.
• Support ERAS principles, early mobilisation, nutrition and hydration.
• Contribute to patient safety, documentation and MDT communication.

Job description

Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Nursing Associate to join the Ward 11 nursing team, providing safe post-operative care for patients undergoing major elective surgery across Upper GI, Urology, Colorectal and Vascular specialties.

The role covers night duties with occasional day shifts, working alongside Registered Nurses and HCAs to monitor and support patients through recovery.