We are looking for an enthusiastic Nursing Associate to join our busy Intensive Home Support Service.
You will be working with a diverse population and will be responsible for providing community care for patients in their own homes.
You will need good communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. You will be expected to use your own initiative to deliver holistic care within a supportive team environment. You will need to be a car owner driver with a full, current driving licence.
The post holder will contribute to shifts cover 08:30 – 22:00- 7 days per week, 365 days per year.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work within a Multidisciplinary Team providing direct patient care to patients in the community.
The post holder will join a well-established team of Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Therapy Teams, Mental Health Practitioner, Senior Community Practitioners, Community Practitioners and Support Staff. We also work with General Practitioners and Consultants from the Acute setting.
The post holder will be expected to work over 7 days contributing to shifts covering the hours of 08:30-22:00hrs.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing Associate: Level 5 Foundation Degree
- Associate Nurse on NMC register
- GCSE Level 2 English Language or equivalent GCSE
- GCSE Level 2 Maths or equivalent
Desirable
- To have knowledge of current research and evidence based practice applicable to the post’s specialist area
Experience
Essential
- Able to manage the care for a group of people and prioritise workload with minimal supervision.
- Understand the principles of safe and effective administration and optimisation of medicines in accordance with local and national policies
- Able to teach/ support less qualified carers/learners.
- Understanding of customer awareness
- Able to take on board new ideas, skills and knowledge.
Desirable
- Able to present reasoned discussion.
- Evidence of continuous development
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to work in a team.
- Able to communicate effectively with patients, visitors and colleagues.
- Able to reflect on one’s own work.
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Be able to fulfil; various shift patterns on the ward/Department including weekend and Bank Holidays
- Proven ability to keep information confidential
- Access to a vehicle for work
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
