Nursing Associate

Ward 11, the 22-bed elective surgical ward of Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, is recruiting a Nursing Associate to support post-operative recovery. The work centres on patients after major elective surgery in upper GI, urology, colorectal and vascular specialties, with an allocated group of patients to take responsibility for within scope of practice. The post covers night duties with occasional day shift cover and works alongside Registered Nurses and Healthcare Assistants on an enhanced recovery pathway.

A current NMC register entry as a Nursing Associate is needed.

• Provide high-quality post-operative nursing care to patients after major elective surgery, helping them recover safely to discharge
• Take responsibility for an allocated group of patients within scope of practice, contributing to assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of care
• Undertake observations and monitor fluid balance, wounds, drains, catheters, nutrition, pain and mobility
• Recognise deterioration and post-operative complications and escalate promptly
• Support Enhanced Recovery After Surgery principles, including early mobilisation, nutrition, hydration and symptom management
• Identify and manage patient safety risks such as falls, pressure damage, VTE, infection and safeguarding concerns
• Document accurately and communicate within the multidisciplinary team
• Contribute to patient flow, discharge planning, infection prevention and quality improvement

• Nursing Associate foundation degree
• GCSE Maths and English at grade 4 or above (or grade
  
  C), or skills level 2 Maths and English, or equivalent

• NMC registration as a Nursing Associate

• Significant experience working in a healthcare environment as part of a team
• Proven competency assisting with a core range of physical measurements

• Good information technology skills
• Experience using clinical systems, such as Quadramed