Job summary
This is an excellent opportunity to work in a fast-paced, supportive environment where you will play a key role in the 32 bedded mixed sex Trauma and Orthopaedic Ward. You will be part of a highly collaborative team, gaining valuable experience in Trauma and Orthopaedics, while being supported to develop your skills and career within a forward-thinking NHS organisation.

The Band 4 Nursing Associate supports the safe and efficient admission and preparation of patients for surgery. Working closely with registered nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team, they undertake observations, complete pre-operative checks, and ensure patients are ready for theatre.

The role is key to maintaining patient flow, enhancing theatre efficiency, and delivering a high-quality, patient-centred experience.

Main duties of the job

• Admitting patients, completing preoperative checks, and preparing them for their surgical procedure.
• Providing safe and effective discharge, ensuring patients receive appropriate postoperative instructions, information, and support.
• Monitoring physiological observations and providing reassurance and support to patients throughout their time in the Ward.
• Offering emotional support to patients and their families, helping them feel informed and reassured throughout their day surgery journey.
• Delivering safe and effective postoperative recovery care in accordance with Surgery and recovery protocols.
• Administering medications.
• Assisting patients with activities of daily living, such as hygiene needs, toileting and mouthcare.
• Ensuring high standards of infection prevention and control are maintained at all times.
• Liaising with wards, theatres, and other Allied Health Professionals to ensure seamless, coordinated patient care.
• Complying with all departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), clinical guidelines, and Trust policies.
• Maintaining a safe clinical environment and adhering to all health and safety requirements.

About us
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 collaborating closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we are 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.

Details
Date posted: 05 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 4
Salary: £28,392 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 236-SUR-NM58-26
Closing date: 19 November 2026

Job responsibilities
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.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

We reserve the right to close the online vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and return your application form as soon as possible.

Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential

• Registered Nurse Associate on the NMC
• GCSE passes or above in Maths/English OR functional skills Level 2 in Maths and English

Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Essential

• 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 escalate 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

Desirable

• Skilled in venepuncture
• Experience in Trauma and Orthopaedics

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.

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: Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Royal Oldham Hospital, Rochdale Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL1 2JH, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Ward manager Mel Jackson, melissa.woods@nca.nhs.uk, 01617785861

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