Nurse Associate

Active Care Group; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days plus bank holidays

Birthday off

Access to training and development

Employee Assistance Programme

Medicash Health Plan

Enhanced Sick Pay

Refer a Friend Scheme

Job summary

Active Care Group Recruitment in Nottingham is seeking a Nurse Associate to join a multidisciplinary team providing high-quality care for individuals with complex neurological and spinal injuries. The ideal candidate will support the rehabilitation and ongoing care of patients while adhering to professional standards.

The role involves working 37.63 hours on a rotational basis, delivering compassionate care and supporting nursing tasks, including tracheostomy and respiratory care.

We offer 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, extensive training opportunities, and benefits like enhanced maternity pay and a Medicash Health Plan.

Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare setting supporting individuals with complex care needs.
• Understanding of person-centred care and rehabilitation principles.
• Knowledge of care for patients with neurological conditions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe and effective nursing care as per standards.
• Support patients with activities of daily living.
• Contribute to care plans and rehabilitation programmes.

Skills

Compassionate and patient-focused

Effective communication

Ability to work independently

Knowledge of infection prevention

Education

Registered Nursing Associate qualification

Current NMC Pin registration

Job description

Come and join one of the UK’s largest providers in complex care.

We'd like you to join us as a Nurse Associate at our service in Nottingham.

The Nursing Associate will work as part of the multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality, person centred care to individuals with complex neurological, spinal, and acquired brain injuries. The post holder will support Registered Nurses in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care, working within their scope of practice and professional standards. The Nursing Associate will contribute to the rehabilitation, recovery, and ongoing care of patients with varying levels of physical, cognitive, and respiratory needs. Experience in tracheostomy care is preferred, and the post holder will support the management of patients requiring specialist airway care while promoting safety, dignity, independence, and quality of life.

At Nottingham Brain Injury Rehabilitation and Neurological Care Centre, we offer rehabilitation, care and support to people with a brain injury or other neurological condition. We’re committed to helping every person we support feel safe, happy, empowered enabling them to live the best life possible.

What you'll be working

37.63 Hours rota'd (Days/ Nights/ Weekends)

This role will be fully rotational, working across three distinct, yet complementary, services on one site.

What you'll be doing

Clinical Care

• Deliver safe, effective, and compassionate nursing care in accordance with organisational policies, procedures, and professional standards.
• Support patients with activities of daily living while promoting independence and rehabilitation goals.
• Undertake delegated clinical duties appropriate to competence and scope of practice. Specifically in regard to tracheostomy care and maintenance
• Monitor, record, and report changes in patients’ physical, neurological, respiratory, and emotional wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and professional clinical documentation.
• Support the implementation of individualised care plans and rehabilitation programmes.

Neurological and Spinal Injury Care

• Assist in caring for patients with spinal cord injuries, acquired brain injuries, and complex neurological conditions.
• Observe and report changes in cognition, behaviour, mobility, communication, and neurological status.
• Support patients with specialist equipment including pressure‑relieving devices, mobility aids, and positioning equipment.
• Assist with bowel, bladder, skin integrity, and pressure area management programmes.
• Promote patient dignity, choice, and independence throughout rehabilitation and long‑term care.

Tracheostomy and Respiratory Care

• Provide routine tracheostomy care in line with local policies, procedures, and competency requirements.
• Monitor respiratory status and tracheostomy sites, identifying and escalating concerns promptly.
• Perform suctioning and airway care where trained, assessed, and deemed competent.
• Support Registered Nurses in the care of patients with tracheostomies, respiratory compromise, or complex airway needs.
• Ensure emergency airway equipment is available, checked, and maintained as required.
• Recognise and escalate signs of respiratory distress, airway obstruction, infection, or clinical deterioration immediately.

Communication and Team Working

• Work collaboratively with Registered Nurses, therapists, medical staff, and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Participate actively in handovers, care reviews, and multidisciplinary discussions.
• Develop positive therapeutic relationships with patients, families, and carers.
• Support patients with communication difficulties arising from neurological injury or tracheostomy placement.

Patient Safety and Quality

• Adhere to safeguarding, infection prevention and control, medication, health and safety, and organisational policies.
• Participate in risk assessment, incident reporting, and quality improvement activities.
• Support the delivery of high standards of clinical governance and patient‑centred care.
• Recognise and escalate safeguarding concerns or clinical risks appropriately.

Professional Responsibilities

• Practice within the Nursing Associate scope of practice and professional standards.
• Maintain professional registration and mandatory training requirements.
• Participate in supervision, appraisal, competency assessments, and continuing professional development.
• Act as a positive role model and contribute to a culture of learning, professionalism, and excellence in care.

What you'll have

Essential

• Registered Nursing Associate qualification & current NMC Pin registration
• A Legal right to work in the U.K.
• Experience working in a healthcare setting supporting individuals with complex care needs.
• Understanding of person‑centred care, safeguarding, and rehabilitation principles.
• Effective communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently within scope of practice and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of infection prevention and control practices.

Desirable

• Experience caring for patients with spinal cord injuries, acquired brain injuries, or neurological conditions.
• Experience in tracheostomy care and respiratory support.
• Competency in suctioning and airway management.
• Experience within rehabilitation, complex care, neurorehabilitation, or long‑term care settings.
• Knowledge of pressure area care, PEG feeding, catheter care, and neurological observation.

Personal Attributes

• Compassionate, respectful, and patient‑focused.
• Professional, reliable, and accountable.
• Able to remain calm and effective in challenging situations.
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills.
• Committed to continuous learning and maintaining high standards of care.
• Flexible and adaptable to the needs of a specialist spinal and brain injury service.

We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident employer.

What to look forward to

• 25 days plus bank holidays
• Birthday off
• Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
• Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
• Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
• A Nest Personal Pension account
• Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticians
• We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
• Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
• Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 for Nurses, Therapists & Doctors, £500 all other roles, by recommending someone you know
• ……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group