Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Nurse Associate Gynaecology

The closing date is 31 July 2025

Job summary

The Nurse Associate is a member of the direct care team and will provide advanced support to the registered nurse to meet patient's needs.

You will be responsible for providing care and therapy to patients as delegated by the registered nurse to ensure a seamless service to patients.

You will be allocated a caseload of patients by the registered nurse and will be expected to work independently, holistically assessing patients' needs, planning and prioritising their workload and implementing evidence based care, evaluating the outcomes of care under the minimal supervision of the registered nurse.

Main duties of the job

The nurse associate will:

Deliver high quality, compassionate care under the direction of a Registered Nurse (or other registered care professional dependent on setting) with a focus on promoting health and independence.

Have proficient attitudes and behaviours compatible with NHS ValuesWork as part of a designated clinical and care team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual.

Carry out specific delegated clinical and care tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency, under the direction and indirect supervision of a registered nurse or other registered care professionals dependent on setting.

Take responsibility for developing own clinical competence, leadership and reflective practice skills within the workplace.

About us

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.

We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.

Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.

Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique.

We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.

Date posted

17 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

381-WC-7257577

Job locations

SWB NHS Trust

birmingham

B66 2QT

Job description

Job responsibilities

The following list is indicative as tasks and responsibilities will vary depending on the care setting the Nursing Associate is working in.

The nurse associate will:

Have a 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.

Support individuals with all aspects of care including daily living, providing person-centred care and promoting health and independence through awareness raising and care navigation to other professionals as appropriate.

Perform and record clinical observations including blood pressure, temperature, respirations, pulse.

Undertake clinical tasks including cannulation, venepuncture, ECGs following appropriate extended training.

Accurately record nutritional and fluid intake

Ensure the privacy, dignity and safety of individuals is maintained at all times

Demonstrate the ability to recognise changing priorities seeking advice and support from the Registered Nurse or other registered care professionals as appropriate

Report back and share information with the registered nurses on the condition, behaviour, activity and responses of individuals

Recognise issues relating to safeguarding vulnerable people and report any problems or raise concerns to the appropriate care professionals

Assist in the assessment of and contribute to the management of risk across several areas within the environment where care is being administered

Assist in the implementation of appropriate action to meet the specific physical, emotional and psychological, social, cultural and spiritual needs of individuals and carers

Have an understanding of caring for individuals with particular conditions for example dementia, mental illness, learning disabilities

Develop skills in relation to coaching/teaching individuals/carers/other staff

Assist with the implementation and monitoring of clinical standards and outcomes

Have a working knowledge of other providers resources and referral systems to ensure individuals needs are met, within parameters of practice

Engage in reflective practice including management of self and reflection on own reactions, asking questions and reflecting on answers given

Demonstrate good understanding of principles of consent and ensure valid consent is obtained prior to undertaking nursing and care procedures

Demonstrate good understanding of the Mental Capacity Act /

Deprivation of Liberties and applies principles to everyday practice seeking advice / guidance as required

Exercise personal responsibility and work independently within defined parameters of practice, taking the initiative in a variety of situations and performing a range of clinical and care skills consistent with the role, responsibilities and professional values of a Nursing Associate

Exercise judgment in assessing patient condition, comfort and wellbeing using analysis of a range of possible factors

Ensure that only those activities for which competence has been achieved are undertaken without supervision and that recognition is given to the impact and consequences of practising outside capability