Nurse Associate

North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust in Runcorn is seeking a Nurse Associate (NHS AfC Band 4). The post requires completion of the Trainee Nursing Associate program, level 5 Foundation Degree equivalent, and NMC registration.

You will work with Registered Nurses and the multi-professional team to provide and monitor care, participate in ongoing assessments, and support service pathways. The role emphasizes patient-centred care, clinical skills, and effective communication with

Qualifications

• Registered Nursing Associate with NMC registration.
• Successful attainment of the Level 5 Foundation Degree equivalent component.
• Previous community experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide a wide range of nursing care as determined by service requirements and delegated by a registered practitioner.
• Escalate concerns to the Registered Nurse on duty and seek guidance as needed.

Skills

Time management

Clinical skills

Clear communication with patients

Education

Registered Nursing Associate

Level 5 Foundation Degree equivalent

Job description

Employer North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Lister Road Town Runcorn Salary £28,392 - £31,157 Per Annum Salary period Yearly Closing 23/10/2026 23:59

Nurse Associate

NHS AfC: Band 4

Job overview

This Job Description has been developed in conjunction with the Merseyside Trainee/Nursing Associate Partnership

The post holder will have successfully completed the 2-year Trainee Nursing Associate training programme, which includes the attainment of a level 5 Foundation Degree equivalent qualification and NMC registration.

The role of the Nursing Associate is to work with the Registered Nurse and other members of the multi professional team, providing and monitoring care and contributing to the ongoing assessment, as agreed with the supervising clinician(s) and in line with the service pathways. They will monitor the condition and health needs of people within their care on a continual basis in partnership with the multi professional team

Main duties of the job

To provide a wide range of nursing care as determined by service requirements and delegated by a registered practitioner at the level required of a Nurse Associate. All concerns and queries would be escalated to the Registered Nurse on duty who will provide advice and guidance.

Working for our organisation

Our mission, vision and values are at the heart of North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (NCM). They undermine everything we do and everything we aspire to be as an organisation

Our mission is to be exceptional for our patients, our communities and each other

Our vision is to be a great organisation providing excellent healthcare and opportunities to work and learn

Our approach to healthcare is founded on our four core values:

• Kind – we are caring, supporting and respectful to everyone
• Open – we are honest, transparent and open to new ways of working
• Fair – we listen, value our differences and are inclusive to all
• One team – we work well together and with our communities

We employ almost 6,500 people from more than 80 nationalities and are fully committed to being an equal, diverse and inclusive employer. Our culture and values ensure that everyone is treated with dignity and respect, and that no job applicant or employee is disadvantaged at any stage of their journey.

We are also proud to be an Armed Forces Friendly organisation and welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists and families.

Working at NCM means becoming part of a dedicated team of clinical and support staff who are passionate about keeping people well and supporting wellbeing. If you share our values and are motivated by making a difference for our patients, we'd be delighted to receive your application

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The role of the Nursing Associate is to work with the Registered Nurse and other members of the multi professional team, providing and monitoring care and contributing to the ongoing assessment, as agreed with the supervising clinician(s) and in line with the service pathways. They will monitor the condition and health needs of people within their care on a continual basis in partnership with the multi professional team.

Full job description attached

Person specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nursing Associate
• Successful attainment of the Level 5 Foundation Degree equivalent component

Experience

• Previous community experience

Skills and Knowledge

• Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise workload according to patient need
• Range of extended clinical skills & demonstrate clinical knowledge.
• Able to communicate sensitive information to patients, relatives and carers.

Further Information

NCM hold a Sponsor Licence; this means that we may be able to sponsor you providing the Home Office requirements are met. To be eligible for sponsorship, there is a minimum set of criteria that must be met and not all roles are eligible. You can find more information on the Government website

Please review your eligibility and the eligibility of the role before submitting your application.

All advertised roles may close early if there are high numbers of suitable candidates.

Pre-employment checks for applicants with previous NHS service will include confirmation of any Mutually Agreed Resignation Scheme (MARS), Voluntary Redundancy or Compulsory Redundancy payments received.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.