# Band 4 Nurse Associate - SSSU > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/band-4-nurse-associate-sssu/25dd54c1-7ac7-4968-945b-311920700eaa - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/band-4-nurse-associate-sssu/25dd54c1-7ac7-4968-945b-311920700eaa.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Luton and Dunstable University Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Nursing associate - **Grade:** Band 4 - **Salary:** £28,392 - £31,157 pa, pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Shifts are Early 07am - 5pm and lates 12pm - 10pm. This covers Monday - Friday with a Super Saturday every month (allocated fairly amongst all staff)) - **Closing date:** 2026-09-17T07:00:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-03T13:22:47.371Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Bedfordshire/Luton/Bedfordshire_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Surgery/Surgery-v8242182 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8242182?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.ldh.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview 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 procedures will be admitted in The Planned Surgical Unit and patients having day case procedures will then be discharged later from the same unit. There are 14 theatres in total for the unit, meaning a consistent and steady flow of patients throughout. The Nurse Associate will be responsible for admitting and discharging patients as per their surgical care plan and under the supervision of the nurse in charge. We are looking for a good team player and someone with initiative and enthusiasm for the role. We are also looking for someone who puts patients first and provides excellent care throughout the entire peri-operative journey. The post holder will be responsible for delivering high quality, patient centred, compassionate care under the direction of a Registered Nurse with a focus on promoting health and independence. They will be an accountable professional and have the ability to work without direct supervision, at times delivering care independently in line with the individual’s defined plan of care, within the parameters of practice of the Nursing Associate role, accessing clinical and care advice when needed. ### Main duties of the job 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 ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities See attached Job Description for full list. Develop understanding of all elements of the nursing process and be able to assist the registered nurse in the on-going assessment, planning, management and evaluation of care Assist in the delivery of complex care as prescribed by the registered nurse Develop understanding of caring for individuals with particular conditions for example dementia, mental illness, learning disabilities Contribute towards developing a culture of learning and innovation, developing high quality learning environments ### Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. 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. ## Person Specification ### 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 ### 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 ### 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 ### 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 ## Documents - [staff benefits (png, 1.6mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2879) - [theatres brochure (pdf, 616.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10553265) - [l&d hospital site map (pdf, 96.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1454) - [staff diversity network (pdf, 140.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2866) - [information for disabled applicants (pdf, 98.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2870) - [band 4 nurse associate job description (pdf, 248.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10553262) - [band 4 nurse associate person specification (pdf, 56.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10553263) - [band 4 nurse associate functional assessment (pdf, 128.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10553264) - [disclosure & barring information and recruitment of ex-offenders (pdf, 78.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1456) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.