Nursing Associate

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To be responsible for providing the appropriate nursing evidence based care for an allocated group of patients.
• Be an accountable professional who is responsible for their actions, working in line with NMC standards of proficiency
• Recognise and work within the limits of their competency
• To work as part of a multidisciplinary team using resources efficiently.

Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trust's values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register
• Educated to a minimum level 5 Foundation degree level specific to nursing associate practice
• GCSEs Grade 9 - 4 in Maths and English or equivalent
• Care Certificate

Experience

Essential criteria

• Previous experience of working within a health / care setting in the field of area applied for
• Relevant experience of working self-directed or as part of a team.
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Skills & Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role contributes to service development
• Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within the Code.
• Post holder should have a valid NMC PIN NUMBER
• Relevant clinical skills in the area of work
• disciplinary team.
• Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with people, their families, carers and colleagues.
• Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of workload and individual patient contact
• Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice when needed
• Able to recognise own limitations in the context of the nursing associate role
• Ability to organise and prioritise own workload effectively
• Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to an appropriate registered health or care professional
• Ability to participate in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
• IT awareness and ability to use NHS systems
• Ability to support, supervise and act as a role model to nursing associate students, other learners and health care support workers as required within the clinical setting

Key Attribute

Essential criteria

• Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)

We review all applications carefully to ensure fairness and verify references. At interview, you will be asked about your experience, so be honest and ensure all information is accurate. The use of AI during interviews is not permitted.

If you use AI or other tools to support your application, it must reflect your own skills, knowledge, and experience. Supporting information should be in your own words and include your personal insights. AI can assist with drafting but may produce generic or inaccurate content. Applications that rely heavily on AI may lack authenticity and reduce your chances of success.

Due to high application volumes, this vacancy may close early. Please apply promptly if you meet the Person Specification. Only candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the criteria will be shortlisted. Interview details will be emailed after the closing date - please check your inbox regularly.

CLCH Trust does not recommend relying solely on AI when completing your application.

CLCH Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

CLCH is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential for providing exceptional patient care. We are dedicated to attracting and retaining talent from all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, the LGBTQ+ community, and people with disabilities.

As a Disability Confident employer, we pledge to:
• Guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a role.
• Provide reasonable adjustments to support diverse needs throughout the recruitment and employment process.
• Challenge misconceptions about disability and foster an inclusive culture for everyone.

We are committed to building a workplace where all staff feel valued and have the opportunity to thrive. Simply let us know how we can support you.

Learn more about our equal opportunities policy on our website: Equal opportunities: Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust