Nursing Associate in Critical Care, Band 4
At a glance
- Band
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time
- Posted
- 09/09/2026
- Closes
- 23/09/2026
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Role summary
This role is for an enthusiastic and proactive Nursing Associate to join the Critical Care team at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate will provide high-quality nursing care to critically ill patients across two hospital sites, working under the indirect supervision of registered nurses. The position involves monitoring patients, administering medications, and collaborating within a multidisciplinary team. Training, including an 8-week supernumerary period and clinical mentorship, is provided to support professional development.
Essential criteria
- Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC Register (Part 2)
- Nursing Associate Foundation Degree qualification
Desirable criteria
- Completion of the Care Certificate
- Post registration experience in an acute care setting within medicine, surgery or equivalent
- Experience of managing acutely ill patients in a ward setting
- Knowledge/ Skills
- Able to prioritise own workload and that of others as appropriate
- Excellent presentational, communication and interpersonal skills
- Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
- Demonstrates knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for support and advice
- Able to identify limitations of own competency and undertake Continuous Professional Development to maintain competencies and skills including all mandatory training.
- Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC Register (Part 2)
- Nursing Associate Foundation Degree qualification
- Completion of the Care Certificate
- Post registration experience in an acute care setting within medicine, surgery or equivalent
- Experience of managing acutely ill patients in a ward setting
- Knowledge/ Skills
- Able to prioritise own workload and that of others as appropriate
- Excellent presentational, communication and interpersonal skills
- Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
- Demonstrates knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for support and advice
- Able to identify limitations of own competency and undertake Continuous Professional Development to maintain competencies and skills including all mandatory training.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 4 at £26,530 – £29,114 a year, across England.
This advert: £28,392 – £31,157 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Nursing Associate in Critical Care, Band 4
The closing date is 23 September 2026
Job summary
Department of Critical Care is calling all Nursing Associates!
We are excited to invite enthusiastic and proactive Nursing Associates to join our Critical Care team at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a friendly and supportive team of critical care nurses who will help you develop and thrive in this challenging, fascinating, and rewarding specialty. Successful applicants will benefit from a workplace that prioritises training and education, including an initial 8-week supernumerary period, induction study days, and clinical mentorship within the National Competency Framework for Registered Nursing Associates. Your professional growth will be further supported by our dedicated clinical education team.
The Department of Critical Care (DCC) spans two hospital sites: Gloucestershire Royal and Cheltenham General Hospitals. The role requires working across both locations. We are proud to announce that DCC recently received a Gold rating during an Accredited Clinical Environments (ACE) inspection.
If you are a caring and compassionate Nursing Associate and wish to join a motivated, friendly, and supportive team, we are eager to hear from you.
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