Job Summary
An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a highly skilled Emergency Nursing Associate at North Bristol NHS Trust.
We strongly believe in outstanding patient care and want to attract like-minded people to help us maintain this supportive and enjoyable place to work.
Every day will be different, busy but never dull. You will enjoy working with supportive co-workers, providing an efficient and caring service to our patients.
We are looking for dynamic and motivated candidates with experience in Emergency Medicine and with an appetite for safe and effective patient care. You will be expected to function effectively in a fast paced and constantly changing environment without compromising essential standards of care and professionalism.
You will need to be flexible, enthusiastic and passionate about Emergency Medicine
Main duties of the job
1. The role of the Registered Nursing Associate is to work with the multi professional team and the Registered Nurse to contribute towards the delivery and monitoring of clinical care in line with service and patient needs, as agreed with supervising clinicians.
2. Using the breadth of knowledge across fields of nursing the Registered Nursing Associate will provide holistic and person-centred care and support for people of all ages and in a variety of settings.
3. The Registered Nursing Associate will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, working within the sphere of nursing care and within aspects of the nursing process aligned to the Standards of Proficiency for Nursing Associates.
4. The Registered Nursing Associate will adhere to the Nursing and Midwifery Councils code of conduct (NMC) and must meet the NMC Standards of Proficiency.
5. The post holder will support the Ward Manger/Department Leader in ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care upholding patient dignity delivered with kindness and compassion.
6. The post holder will provide and monitor the nursing care for a designated group of patients whilst receiving care at NBT.
7. The post holder will promote a team nursing philosophy of care at all times and work with members of the wider multi-disciplinary team to ensure patient needs are met.
Person Specification
Education/Training/Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nursing Associate with Registration on the NMC register
- Foundation Degree (FdSc) Nursing Associate Level 5
- GCSE Grade A-C in Math’s & English or functional skills level 2 Math’s and English or equivalent
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Able to demonstrate English language proficiency level required for this post
- IT literate to include Microsoft word, Email, keyboard skills
- 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 NMC Code 2018
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate concerns to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice
- Understands requirements for NMC professional Revalidation
- Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans
Work Experience
Essential
- Recent experience of caring for acutely unwell patients in different settings – this can be as a student.
- Evidence of working effectively as part of the immediate and wider team
- Experience of providing and receiving complex or sensitive information
- Prior experience in an acute setting
Desirable
- Evidence of supporting other learners/staff where appropriate to role
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 a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Closing Date: 17 June 2026
