Nursing Associate - Gynaecology & Early pregnancy

As a Band 4 Nursing Associate on the emergency surgical ward, your role is essential in ensuring the continuity and quality of patient care during night hours. You will work under the supervision of registered nurses and in collaboration with the wider multidisciplinary team to support patients who have undergone emergency surgical procedures or are awaiting urgent interventions. ,You will gain experience nursing patients, who have had major gynae cancer surgery, endometriosis surgery, urogynaecology procedures along with the emergency assessment unit taking patients directly from home/GP/ambulance service/A&E for emergency assessment for both gynaecology and early pregnancy emergency.

Your responsibilities will include monitoring vital signs, assisting with post-operative care, managing wound dressings, and supporting patients with personal care needs and bereavement support those experiencing pregnancy loss. You will be expected to identify and escalate any signs of deterioration promptly, ensuring timely intervention and patient safety.

You will also contribute to maintaining accurate documentation, supporting safe handovers, and fostering a calm and reassuring presence for patients who may be anxious or in pain. Emotional resilience, sound clinical judgement, and the ability to work independently are key attributes for success in this role.

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals is a leading NHS Trust known for its commitment to high-quality, patient-centred care and professional development. Staff benefit from a supportive team environment, opportunities for learning and growth, and a strong sense of purpose in delivering care to a diverse patient population.

We have 10,000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.

Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.

You'll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you'd never have done. You'll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path.

You'll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care and enhancing their experience which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.

Please come to ward if you would like to speak to ward manager Kath Jackson for any further information you require.

Knowledge and Experience

Desirable: - Experience of working as a Nursing Associate; - Experience of assessing vascular access devices; - Experience of working within womens health / gynaecology

Qualification and Education

Desirable: - Basic Life Support; - ECDL or equivalent IT skills