Nursing Associate – Urgent/Emergency Care
The closing date is 22 April 2026.
Are you a qualified and compassionate Nursing Associate looking for a new challenge in a fast-paced, dynamic clinical environment? Join our Emergency Department (ED) here at Salford Royal Hospital and become an integral part of our multidisciplinary team providing urgent care to patients when they need it most.
About you:
* Previous experience in acute care or emergency settings is desirable but not essential;
* Excellent communication, teamwork, and time management skills;
* Able to work under pressure and adapt quickly in a busy clinical setting;
* Committed to continuous learning and professional development;
* If this is you then we would love to hear from you, informal chats, site visits are welcomed.
Main duties of the job:
The role of the Nursing Associate is to work with the multi‑professional team and the Registered Nurse contributing to the ongoing assessment of patients, providing and monitoring care in line with the service pathways and as agreed with supervising clinician(s). They will monitor the condition and health needs of people within their care on a continual basis in partnership with the multi‑professional team.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide hands‑on, person‑centred care to patients in the Emergency Department;
* Undertake clinical observations, wound care, ECGs, venepuncture, and other delegated tasks;
* Support patients and families emotionally during stressful and acute situations;
* Assist with triage, admissions, and transfers;
* Maintain accurate patient records and contribute to clinical handovers;
* Promote infection control, dignity, and safeguarding at all times;
Qualifications:
* Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC Register;
* Foundation Degree;
* GCSEs Grade C or above in Maths and English Language / New GCSE Grade 4‑9 in Maths and English Language OR Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English or Equivalent.
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience:
* Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in the context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development;
* Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code;
* Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalates to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice;
* Understand requirements for NMC professional revalidation;
* Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans;
* Skilled in venepuncture;
* Proven experience in Urgent / Emergency Care speciality;
* Cannulation;
Benefits:
Competitive benefits package, including a generous annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities, and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve a better work‑life balance.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check:
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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