Nurse Associate

NHS; Craven Arms; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health provider in the UK is seeking Nurse Associates to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care directly to patients in their homes. As part of a supportive team, you will contribute to empowering individuals to maintain dignity and independence. The ideal candidates will have NMC registration and relevant clinical experience, along with excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Supportive environment for clinical development

Hands-on training and mentorship

Team that values your contribution

Qualifications

• Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register.
• Experience working as a Nurse Associate within the NHS or similar setting.
• Ability to organize and prioritize own workload.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality support tailored to individual needs.
• Continuously assess and monitor the condition and health needs of patients.
• Complete nursing risk assessments using recognised tools.

Skills

NMC registration

Demonstrable clinical experience

Proactive caring attitude

Excellent communication skills

Education

Level 5 Diploma of Higher Education

Nurse Associate Apprenticeship Certificate

Job description

Join South West Shropshire Community Nursing Team as a Nurse Associate. Are you ready to make a difference in people's lives--right where they live? We have an opening for two passionate and dedicated Nurse Associates to join our forward-thinking South West Shropshire Community Nursing Team, delivering high-quality planned care to patients in their homes.

You could be part of a team that's supportive and empowering in providing community healthcare. We provide nursing and therapy services that offer an alternative to hospital admission, support timely discharge, and empower individuals to maintain independence in the comfort of their own homes.

Job Summary

Delivering evidence-based care across a wide range of clinical needs, supporting patients in their journey to independence, and collaborating closely with the Continence Nurse to provide timely, targeted care.

• Delivering evidence-based care across a wide range of clinical needs
• Supporting patients in their journey to independence in their most appropriate place of care
• Receiving specialist training in Continence Care & Assessment
• Collaborating closely with the Continence Nurse to provide timely, targeted care

What You'll Bring

• NMC registration and qualification at Nurse Associate level
• Demonstrable clinical experience and a commitment to continuous professional development
• A proactive, caring attitude and a drive to support patients in the community

What We Offer

• A supportive environment focused on clinical development and CPD
• Hands-on training and mentorship to expand your skillset
• The chance to be part of a team that truly values your contribution

Main Duties of the Job

You will play a vital role in delivering compassionate, safe, and effective care across a variety of settings. Your work will support individuals in maintaining dignity, independence, and wellbeing.

• Deliver Person-Centred Care: Provide high-quality support tailored to individual needs, ensuring privacy, dignity, and safety are upheld at all times.
• Health Monitoring: Continuously assess and monitor the condition and health needs of patients, working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team (MDT), families, and carers.
• Risk Assessment: Complete nursing risk assessments using recognised tools to inform safe and effective care planning.
• Continence Care: Undertake continence assessments to identify individual needs and contribute to personalised continence management plans, promoting comfort and dignity.
• Care Planning & Delivery: Contribute to the development and implementation of care plans in partnership with Registered Nurses, ensuring interventions are evidence-based and responsive.
• Ongoing Assessment: Recognise when reassessment is needed and refer appropriately to ensure timely action and optimal care outcomes.
• Medication Administration: Once deemed competent, safely administer prescribed medications in line with clinical guidance.
• Prioritisation & Escalation: Identify changing priorities in patient care and seek guidance from Registered Nurses or other healthcare professionals when necessary

About Us

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust provides community-based health services for adults and children in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and some services in surrounding areas too.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all areas of the community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.

Person Specification

• Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register
• Educated to level 5 Diploma of Higher Education and Foundation degree in nursing associate practice / Nurse Associate Apprenticeship Certificate.
• Demonstrable experience of working as a Nurse Associate within the NHS or other care setting.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a registered health or care professional
• Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
• Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.