Nursing Associate - Emergency Department

Job overview

Nursing Associates work as part of the multi-disciplinary team in the Accident & Emergency Department, providing safe, compassionate, and effective care to patients attending with both minor and major conditions.

They deliver and monitor a range of clinical and non-clinical duties under the direction of a Registered Nurse, supporting the smooth and safe flow of patients through the Emergency Department.  The role bridges the gap between Healthcare Support Worker and Registered Nurse, providing enhanced hands-on clinical care while maintaining high standards of patient safety and dignity.

Applicant must have registration with NMC Interviews for this position will be held Face to Face in York with no remote option available.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based, compassionate care to patients in the Emergency Department.

• Undertake clinical observations, recognising normal and deteriorating parameters, and escalate appropriately.

• Perform and record baseline assessments (NEWS2, pain scores, neurological observations).

• Assist in wound care, dressings, venepuncture, cannulation, ECGs, plaster application, and other clinical skills within competency.

• Support Registered Nurses and doctors during resuscitations, trauma calls, and emergency procedures.

• Provide care for patients with diverse needs including medical, surgical and mental health presentations.

• Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, and the multidisciplinary team.

• Accurately document care given in line with NMC and Trust policies.

• Work in partnership with Registered Nurses, HCAs, doctors, and Allied Health Professionals.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities.  We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds.  If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.[email protected].

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment.  It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can.  We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers.  This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.