Nurse Associate

Integrated Care System; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading rehabilitation facility in Sheffield seeks Nursing Associates to deliver holistic care and rehabilitation services to clients with complex needs. The role involves direct patient care in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. Competitive salary, generous benefits, and career progression opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Free onsite parking for night workers

Discounted travel passes

Enhanced holiday entitlement of 33 days (pro-rata)

Life assurance (4x salary)

Private medical cover

Critical illness cover (3x salary)

Income protection (75% for up to 5 years)

Paid mandatory training

Free internal training

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted gym memberships

Blue Light Card

Mintago benefits platform

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

1% employee pension contribution with 7% employer contribution

Supernumerary shifts during onboarding

Qualifications

• Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register required.
• GCSE Grade A-C in Maths and English or equivalent qualifications.
• Experience in a multidisciplinary team is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of care under nurse supervision.
• Administer medications and monitor client conditions.
• Conduct clinical observations and care tasks.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Equality and Diversity Awareness

Education

Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register

GCSE Grade A-C in Maths and English or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Job description

STEPS is seeking like-minded Nursing Associates who share our core values and philosophies to join our award-winning team.

As a Nursing Associate at STEPS, you will provide hands-on, person-centred care as part of our interdisciplinary team. We deliver high-quality, holistic care to clients with complex rehabilitation needs, supporting their independence.

You will collaborate with nurses, physiotherapists, speech and language therapists, psychologists, and occupational therapists to deliver comprehensive care and rehabilitation services.

Main Duties

Your role involves ensuring clients receive high-quality, holistic nursing care throughout their journey with us. You will support clients with respect for their privacy and dignity, promoting independence, and aligning with STEPS' values and behaviours.

In addition, STEPS offers a fantastic benefits package, including:

• Free onsite parking for night workers
• Discounted travel passes
• Enhanced holiday entitlement of 33 days (pro-rata)
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Private medical cover
• Critical illness cover (3x salary)
• Income protection (75% for up to 5 years)
• Paid mandatory training
• Free internal training
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted gym memberships
• Blue Light Card
• Mintago benefits platform
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• 1% employee pension contribution with 7% employer contribution
• Supernumerary shifts during onboarding

About Us

STEPS is a purpose-built 23-bedroom rehabilitation facility on Abbeydale Road, Sheffield, providing high-quality care from a range of medical and rehabilitation specialists. It offers a comfortable, homely environment with access to advanced therapies and equipment, including robotic and VR rehabilitation tools.

Our interdisciplinary team includes consultants in rehabilitation medicine, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, neuropsychologists, neurologic music therapists, prosthetic and orthotic specialists, and experienced nurses in complex care. This role offers excellent professional development opportunities in a unique setting.

Responsibilities

Specific Responsibilities:

• Deliver high standards of care to individuals and groups under indirect supervision from registered nurses.
• Assess and monitor skin integrity, reporting any changes promptly.
• Recognize and respond to changes in clients' conditions, seeking advice as needed.
• Provide compassionate care while undertaking clinical tasks under supervision, promoting health and independence.
• Carry out wound care, dressings, and clinical observations (blood pressure, temperature, respirations, pulse).
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments, monitoring effects and reporting to the nursing team.

This description reflects current requirements and is not exhaustive.

Person Specification

Skills & Attributes

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build effective working relationships within a multidisciplinary team.
• Awareness of equality and diversity obligations in care and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to work in the UK (no sponsorship available).
• Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register.
• GCSE Grade A-C in Maths and English or equivalent qualifications.

Experience

• Experience working in a multidisciplinary team under supervision.
• Experience following policies and procedures.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Teams.

Disclosure

This role requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check, in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Salary ranges from £28,400 to £30,700 per year, pro-rata, with a generous benefits package.