Band 4 Nursing Associate

EAST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Dunstable; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An outstanding NHS Trust in Dunstable is looking for a motivated Band 4 Nursing Associate to join the Primary Home Care Team. This role offers training opportunities, the chance to develop nursing skills, and participation in innovative projects that enhance patient care. Applicants should be willing to cover multiple bases, and experience in adult community services is an advantage. Flexible working arrangements are available, and relocation support may be offered.

Benefits

Excellent development and training opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Relocation scheme up to £10,000

Involvement in quality improvement projects

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Experience in adult community services is desirable.
• Ability to work required shift pattern (08:00–21:00, 7 days a week).

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to service users in the community home care setting.
• Facilitate patient self-care and health promotion.
• Participate in projects enhancing patient service delivery.

Skills

Motivated

Willing to learn

Dynamic

Job description

Would you like to work for an Outstanding Trust that values its staff? Are you committed to the delivery of high quality patient care and keen to be part of a friendly, progressive integrated community team where your ideas and opinions are valued? If so we would like to hear from you.

We are committed to making a difference for our patients and focus on delivering quality outcomes and improving the patient experience. We offer excellent development opportunities and training that can be directed towards your needs and goals.

We are seeking a motivated and dynamic Band 4 Nursing Associate to work within our Dunstable Primary Home Care Team. You will be based in Dunstable, however staff are expected to cover across the bases if needed.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills within the community nursing setting, with the possibility of being supported to complete your Nursing qualification.

You will have the opportunity to facilitate self-care for patients with long‑term conditions, promote health and participate in innovative activities and projects that enhance patient service delivery and staff wellbeing.

Experience in the field of adult community services is desirable but a willingness to learn and contribute is more important.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to service users in the community home care setting.
• Facilitate patient self‑care, health promotion and support with long‑term conditions.
• Participate in innovative projects and activities that enhance patient service delivery and staff wellbeing.
• Conduct home visits and cover multiple bases as required.
• Work within the established shift pattern covering 7 days a week from 08:00–21:00.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Experience in adult community services is desirable.
• Motivated, dynamic, and willing to learn and contribute.
• Ability to work the required shift pattern (08:00–21:00, 7 days a week).

Benefits and Opportunities

• Excellent development and training opportunities with potential to support completion of your Nursing qualification.
• Flexible working arrangements available (job share, part‑time, flexible pattern).
• Relocation scheme offer up to £10,000 for removal and associated expenses (subject to change, terms and conditions apply).
• Work in a team that values staff, aims to be an Outstanding Trust, and has received awards for excellence.
• Involvement in quality improvement projects and continuous service refinement.
• Work within a diverse and inclusive workforce that celebrates staff backgrounds and experiences.

Next Steps

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