Nursing Associate​/Emergency Care

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The closing date is 11 March 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.

You will support our multi‑skilled diverse team which consists of clinicians, advanced and emergency practitioners, GP's, registered nurses and support staff who deliver high‑quality, safe, and effective care to patients of all ages presenting with a wide range of conditions.

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.

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;

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester.

Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values — care, appreciate and inspire — to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work‑life balance.

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers

• 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

• Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in 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 elevate 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

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

£27,485 to £30,162 a year pro rata, per annum