Nurse Associate/Assistant Practitioner

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust; Stockport; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust for the positions of Nurse Associate or Assistant Practitioner within their District Nursing Service. This role offers a permanent, part-time position focused on delivering exemplary healthcare services across the community, supported by flexible working conditions and a robust benefits package.

Benefits

27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS pension scheme membership

Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars

NHS Staff discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Salary finance for loans and savings

Stockport Credit Union for local financial advice

Qualifications

• Current experience in healthcare settings is essential.
• Ability to work flexible hours covering 8am to 6pm, 7 days a week.
• Driver's license and access to a vehicle are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in patients' homes and residential care.
• Work collaboratively with Community Nurses and social care staff.
• Participate in the preceptorship programme for newly qualified staff.

Skills

Good organisational skills

Assessment skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Education

NA Qualification

Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care Studies

GCSEs Maths and English Grade C or above

Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English

Job description

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Job Summary

An exciting opportunity for vacancy has arisen to either apply as a Nurse Associate or Assistant Practitioner within the District Nursing Service. This vacancy is a 30 hour permanent position. Please make it clear on your application which position you are applying for.

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity for vacancy has arisen to either apply as a Nurse Associate or Assistant Practitioner within the District Nursing Service. This vacancy is a 30 hour permanent position. Please make it clear on your application which position you are applying for.

The Stockport Primary Care Network is changing the way in which we deliver health and social care services across Stockport.As part of this, new ways of working have been defined and we are now collaborating with each other across organisations towards common goals. The Stockport Primary Care Network will continue to implement new models of care that has been designed by patients, carers, clinicians and social care professionals based on evidence of what works best and what good care looks like. Our work in Core Neighbourhoods is at the very heart of Stockport Neighbourhood Care. Services will be offered 7 days a week to help people remain healthy and build independence. The aim being that the right care is delivered to the right people at the right time.

Main duties of the job

The Stockport Primary Care Network is in the position to offer an exciting new opportunities to enthusiastic individuals who would be keen to support our integrated teams working across Adult Social Care and Stockport Foundation Trust. The post holder will work with the Community Nurses and Adults Social care staff to provide a first class service to the residents of Stockport.We are looking for a flexible, innovative Nurse Associate practitioner or Assistant Practitioner with a variety of clinical skills. The District Nursing Service provides care in patients' homes as well as residential homes caring for patients with complex needs and supporting carers.Stockport District Nursing Service offers a supportive preceptorship programme for staff new to community and welcomes applications from newly qualified staff.

About Us

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers. Our mission is to make a difference every day.

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.

If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

Benefits We Offer To You:

• Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• NHS pension scheme membership
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
• NHS Staff discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
• Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
  
  

Details

Date posted

05 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

362-A-25-7213546

Job locations

Bramhall Neighbourhood District Nurse Team

Cheadle Hulme Health Centre

Stockport

SK8 6LU

Job Description

Job responsibilities

The post holder should have good organisational and assessment skills be flexible and wiling to cover the service between 8am and 6pm ,7 days per week.As part of your duties you may be expected to help cover a busy treatment room when the need arises.

This post requires good communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to be adaptable, reliable and approachable. In addition, you will need to be able to demonstrate up to date knowledge on relevant nursing issues with knowledge of Stockport Primary Care Network and the integration of services in Stockport.The post holder will need to lone work, and be a car driver and have a car available for work.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.

If successful, this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary

In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.

Job Description

Job responsibilities

The post holder should have good organisational and assessment skills be flexible and wiling to cover the service between 8am and 6pm ,7 days per week.As part of your duties you may be expected to help cover a busy treatment room when the need arises.

This post requires good communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to be adaptable, reliable and approachable. In addition, you will need to be able to demonstrate up to date knowledge on relevant nursing issues with knowledge of Stockport Primary Care Network and the integration of services in Stockport.The post holder will need to lone work, and be a car driver and have a car available for work.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.

If successful, this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary

In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.

Person Specification

Car Driver

Essential

• Car Driver
  
  

Qualifications

Essential

• NA Qualification
• Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care Studies
• GCSEs Maths and English Grade C or above/Level 4-9.
• Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English
  
  

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of the role
  
  

Experience

Essential

• Current experience of working in and out of hospital healthcare setting
  
  

Desirable

• Community Experience
  
  

Essential

Skills and Abilities

• Skills and Abilities as listed in Person Specification
  
  

Person Specification

Car Driver

Essential

• Skills and Abilities as listed in Person Specification
  
  

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bramhall Neighbourhood District Nurse Team

Cheadle Hulme Health Centre

Stockport

SK8 6LU

Employer's website

http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bramhall Neighbourhood District Nurse Team

Cheadle Hulme Health Centre

Stockport

SK8 6LU

Employer's website

http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals

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