Job Summary
We are looking for a dynamic Nursing Associate who is ready for a challenge to join our team, working on an acute Respiratory ward.
This is an exciting opportunity for you to join a team which offers unparalleled support for our staff. We will support you with training and development to achieve your personal and professional goals, which will enable you to provide high standards of care and clinical excellence,
Main duties of the job
The post holder will have successfully completed the 2 year Trainee Nursing Associate training programme, which includes the attainment of a Foundation degree equivalent qualification. They will have developed and will maintain knowledge, skills and competencies related to the role of Nursing Associate within the service through completion of the Nursing Associate training programme, which includes working in care settings and delivery of person-centred care.
The Nursing Associate role focuses on the life-course (pre-conception to end of life) approaches towards health and well-being and the ways in which they actively contribute to the delivery of holistic care. Holistic care, across life-course is a whole person approach which considers, and equally values, physical, psychological and public health needs, learning disabilities, social, economic, spiritual and other factors in the assessing, planning and delivery of care.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Successful completion of the 2-year Nursing Associate trainee programme
- Successful attainment of the Foundation Degree equivalent component
- Relevant NMC registration – Nursing Associate
- Demonstrate commitment to Continued Professional Development through further study
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years clinical experience whilst completing the Nursing Associate trainee programme
Knowledge
Essential
- Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs seeking advice where appropriate
- Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the team and the organisation, and how therole may contribute to service development
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a registered care professional
- Understanding of evidence based practice
- Able to evaluate, act upon & report appropriately a range of clinical values when recording patient’s vital signs
Skills
Essential
- Able to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Able to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of the workload and individual patient contact
- Able to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
- Able to communicate with members of the public and health and care providers
- Able to provide portfolio of learning in relation to knowledge & experience acquired whilst completing Nursing Associate trainee programme
- Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise workload according to patient need
- Evidence of IT skills, including use of PC, IPads & other associated IT equipment
Other
Essential
- Evidence of involvement in supporting & developing less experienced staff
- Able to demonstrate working on own initiative within set boundaries
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: 16 March 2026
