Nurse Associate

Integrated Care System; Oxford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Oxford is seeking a Nursing Associate on a part-time fixed term contract. The successful candidate will support a multidisciplinary team, contributing to high-quality, patient-centred care. Responsibilities include developing care plans and advocating for patients. Ideal for those with NMC NA qualification and strong interpersonal skills. The role offers competitive benefits and promotes a collaborative environment.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

NHS Discount

Competitive pension scheme

Qualifications

• NMC NA qualification required.
• Intermediate IT skills with experience using Microsoft software packages.
• Ability to advocate for patients.

Responsibilities

• Support healthcare support workers in daily duties.
• Deliver and evaluate individualised care plans.
• Facilitate multidisciplinary team meetings.

Skills

Ability to work well under pressure

Intermediate IT skills

Basic understanding of eating disorders

Education

NMC NA

Tools

Microsoft software packages

Job description

This is a 12 month fixed term contract ending November 2026 and can be offered as a secondment opportunity.

We are seeking a Nursing Associate to join this forward-thinking team. In this role, you willhelp deliver a high-quality, patient-centred service, working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to support safe care and timely discharge. You will contribute to the development of protocols and best practice guidance, maintain strong links with partner services, and support unregistered nursing staff in their development. This is a unique opportunity for a part time role and to be part of a progressive model of care that puts young people and their families at the centre of treatment.

Hospital at Home is an innovative service developed in partnership with the Thames Valley Provider Collaborative, offering remote support to young people with eating disorders who would otherwise meet the threshold for inpatient care. The team provides intensive, virtual care in the home, aiming to prevent admission where possible or support earlier discharge following a short inpatient stay. By making full use of digital technology, the service helps reduce admission rates, waiting times and length of stay, while improving continuity of care.

If you are motivated, adaptable, and keen to make a difference in how care is delivered, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

• Support healthcare support workers in their daily duties and promote effective interdisciplinary team working.
• Deliver, evaluate, and contribute to individualised care plans and risk management under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Provide information, training, and support to patients, carers, and colleagues to promote safe, effective care and timely discharge from the service.
• Advocate for patients where appropriate, and contribute to clinical decision-making, including advising on changes to treatment or management.
• Facilitate multidisciplinary team meetings, ensuring key information is shared and collaborative care is maintained across the team.

About us

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

o Excellent opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)o Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Job responsibilities

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NMC NA
• Intermediate IT skills with experience using Microsoft software packages

Personal Qualities/Other

• Ability to work well under pressure
• Awareness and acceptance of the rights and needs of service users and staff.
• Basic understanding of eating disorder and how they are treated.

Knowledge

• Awareness and acceptance of the rights and needs of service users and staff
• Knowledge of mental health disorders

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.