Band 4 Nurse Associate - SSSU
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Luton, LU4 0DZ
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
17 September 2026
13 days left
Job description
This is an exciting opportunity for a Band 4 Nurse Associate to join the team in a brand new Planned Surgical Unit. Patients undergoing surgical proce...
The Nurse Associate will admit and discharge patients and ensure that all information is given to the patients and their relatives to aide their recovery. The Nurse Associate will work closely with their Registered Nurse and Clinical Support Worker colleagues to ensure consistent patient flow through theatres.
Provide and monitor care
Demonstrate the ability to recognise changing priorities seeking advice and guidance from the Registered Nurse or other registered care professionals as appropriate
Assist in the implementation of appropriate action to meet the specific physical, emotional and psychological, social, cultural and spiritual needs of individuals and carers
Implement and evaluate individual care/treatment plans. Ensure care is documented accurately and in a timely manner
Coordinate and undertake the safe admission, transfer and discharge of patients in accordance with the Organisation's standards, protocols and policies.
Develop and improve practical and theoretical knowledge, competence and skills throughout the Nursing Associate Role and maintain all evidence required
Communicate effectively across a wide range of channels and with a wide range of individuals, the public, health and social care professionals, maintaining the focus of communication on delivering and improving health and care services
Demonstrate inter-personal skills that promote clarity, compassion, empathy, respect and trust
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job
Qualifications
Essential
- Foundation Level Degree: Nursing Associate Qualification
- GCSE Grade A-C including English and Maths or Level 2 in Maths and English
Desirable
- Evidence of CPD
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the public demonstrating good customer care skills
- Good experience of working in a teams
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within an Acute health / care setting
- Venepuncture and Cannulation
Knowledge
Essential
- 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
- Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and wellbeing (Making Every Contact Count)
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a registered care professional
- Understanding of basic physiology, e.g. normal vital signs, fluid balance, nutritional requirements etc.
Desirable
- Understanding of evidence based practice
- Evidence of involvement in support / development of less experienced staff
Personal Skills
Essential
- Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both written and verbal.
- Positive, enthusiastic and caring attitude
- Good use of initiative
- Passionate about delivering safe care
- Good team player
Desirable
- Reliable, trustworthy and adaptable
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
3 September 2026
Last checked
4 September 2026
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