The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust

Nursing Associate (Day Case Theatre Ward)

The closing date is 16 September 2025

Job summary

THEATRES, CRITICAL CARE, ANAESTHETICS, PRE-OP & PAIN DIRECTORATE

DAY CASE THEATRE WARD

BAND 4 NURSING ASSOCIATE

Permanent - 36 hours per week

An opportunity has arisen for a Nursing Associate to join the Day Case Theatres Ward (Day Surgery Unit) at Russells Hall Hospital.

The post holder will be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development and implementation and evaluation of programmes of care under supervision of a registered nurse. You will be required to actively participate in the teaching and supervision of other non-nursing staff and students.

Applicants will be a Registered Nurse Associate with NMC and have experience of working in an acute hospital setting and deliver high quality, compassionate care with a focus on promoting health and independence.

You will need to be able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and communicate effectively with members of the team, patients and relatives. A commitment to develop own skills and develop nursing practice is essential for this role.

Main duties of the job

Principle Duties & Responsibilities are: -

  • To manage a group of patients during a shift and achieve and maintain a high standard of nursing care.
  • To have an in depth knowledge of the Nursing process and promote and support the use of the agreed model of individual patient care.
  • To assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care for individuals ensuring a high standard of nursing practice at all times.
  • To assist in the implementation of appropriate action to meet the specific physical , emotional and psychological, social, cultural and spiritual needs of individuals and carers.
  • To communicate effectively with patients and visitors and ensure that their needs for information are met.

About us

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.

Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)

Details

Date posted

02 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

253-0925-7429653

Job locations

Russells Hall Hospital

Pensnett Road

Dudley

DY1 2HQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

  • Registered Nurse Associate with NMC

Knowledge & Training

Essential

  • Evidence of professional development
  • Commitment to evidence based practice
  • Keen to develop own skills and develop nursing practice

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in an acute hospital setting
  • Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care
  • Able to manage a group of patients
  • Competent in clinical skills i.e. ECG, venepuncture

Communication & Relationship Skills

Essential

  • Demonstrates attention to detail
  • Effective communication skills, verbal and written
  • Ability to work within a team and develop others

Planning & Organisational Skills

Essential

  • Computer literate
  • Good organisational skills
  • Able to keep full and accurate records
Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

  • Registered Nurse Associate with NMC

Knowledge & Training

Essential

  • Evidence of professional development
  • Commitment to evidence based practice
  • Keen to develop own skills and develop nursing practice

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in an acute hospital setting
  • Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care
  • Able to manage a group of patients
  • Competent in clinical skills i.e. ECG, venepuncture

Communication & Relationship Skills

Essential

  • Demonstrates attention to detail
  • Effective communication skills, verbal and written
  • Ability to work within a team and develop others

Planning & Organisational Skills

Essential

  • Computer literate
  • Good organisational skills
  • Able to keep full and accurate records

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Russells Hall Hospital

Pensnett Road

Dudley

DY1 2HQ


Employer's website

https://www.dgft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Russells Hall Hospital

Pensnett Road

Dudley

DY1 2HQ


Employer's website

https://www.dgft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Nurse

Angela Larkin

angela.larkin2@nhs.net

01384456111

Details

Date posted

02 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

253-0925-7429653

Job locations

Russells Hall Hospital

Pensnett Road

Dudley

DY1 2HQ


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