Nurse Associate

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension scheme

Annual leave (27-33 days)

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a full-time Band 4 Nurse Associate to join the York Community Response Team. You will provide nursing care in patients' homes, following a home-first approach to support timely discharges and prevent avoidable admissions.

In this role you will work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including physiotherapists, occupational therapists, nurses and support workers, to deliver high-quality care in the community across

Qualifications

• Foundation Degree achieved through a recognised Nursing Associate training programme.
• Two years' previous experience in health/social care/educational setting or through Nursing Associate training programme

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing interventions in patients' home environments under supervision of a Registered Practitioner.
• Work with the nursing team to deliver a home-first approach to care provision.
• Play an integral role in delivering safe and high-quality care as delegated by the Registered Practitioner.
• Travel to patients' addresses using a vehicle with business insurance and driving licence.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Independent working

Driving licence

Education

Foundation Degree in Nursing Associate

Job description

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Nurse Associate

The closing date is 24 November 2026

Are you passionate about supporting patients in the comfort of their own homes and dedicated to enhancing their quality of life?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time Band 4 Nurse Associate to join the York Community Response Team. This role offers a rewarding chance to take on a challenging and varied position, working primarily with our nursing team to provide nursing interventions within patients' home environments, with a keen focus on the 'home first' approach and preventing avoidable hospital admissions / supporting timely discharges.

You’ll be part of an experienced, friendly multi-disciplinary team in a supportive work environment, all while delivering high-quality care to our patients.

Our well-established teams serve the historic city of York as well as the surrounding countryside in North Yorkshire. The team includes Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Nurses, and Support Workers. Our team works in collaboration with Primary Care, York Frailty Hub and other partners to deliver Urgent Care Response and short-term reablement/rehabilitation programs.

Main duties of the job

The Nursing Associate will actively participate as part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team within York Community Response Team to provide a seamless service to patients with minimal supervision for a Registered Practitioner.

The Nursing Associate will provide general and specific care for patients and will be competent to work with professional disciplines, working alongside Allied Health professionals to provide a home first approach to care provision.

The Nursing Associate will be required to play an integral role in the delivery of safe and high quality care, as delegated by the Registered Practitioner.

The ability to transport yourself and equipment across the locality during the course of a normal working day is required for this vacancy. Access to a vehicle that can be used for business purposes and hold a full and valid driving licence (role will involve travel to numerous addresses that cannot be easily accessed by public transport means) is required.

About us

To find out more about working for our Trust, please visit:

• We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: [e-mail].

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications and Training

• Foundation Degree achieved through recognised Nursing Associate training programme

Experience and Knowledge Required

• Two years previous experience working and communicating with the public in a health/social care/educational setting or gained through recognised Nursing Associate training programme
• Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the team worked in and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development.
• Understanding of how to apply evidence-based practice to ensure high quality care for patient's
• Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team in health/social care or education

Skills and Attributes

• Demonstrate effective communication skills and ability to overcome barriers to communication
• Ability to follow protocols and able to use own initiative to problem solve.
• Able to work independently without direct supervision.
• Ability to remain calm and organised under pressure.
• Hold a valid driving licence with access to a motor vehicle that has business insurance and breakdown and rescue cover.

Aptitude and Personal Qualities

• Caring and compassionate
• Flexible and adaptable
• Approachable and reliable
• Professional & Honest
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

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.

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£28,392 to £31,157 a yearper annum/pro rata