Nursing Associate

The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust; Castleford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking motivated Nursing Associates to provide high-quality care in the community. The role offers flexible working hours and the chance to work autonomously and collaboratively in a supportive team. Ideal candidates will have strong communication and interpersonal skills, a Foundation Degree in Nursing, and a passion for delivering excellent patient care.

Benefits

NHS pension plan

Generous holiday allowance

Employee health and wellbeing services

Childcare vouchers

Qualifications

• Completion of End Point Assessment for apprenticeship route.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in clinical settings.
• Experience engaging with the public and customer care skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalized care responsive to patient needs.
• Maintain accurate documentation protecting patient confidentiality.
• Participate in clinical governance and service improvements.

Skills

Collaborative teamwork

Effective communication

Strong interpersonal skills

Time management

Initiative

Education

Foundation Degree: Nursing Associate Qualification

NMC Registered Nursing Associate

GCSE Grade A–C in English and Maths

IELTS score of 7.0 (if applicable)

Job description

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity that offers a great work/life balance?Do you want to be part of a supportive team?Would you like the opportunity to care for people in their own homes?

We are looking to appoint highly motivated Nursing Associates with a passion for delivering safe, high-quality care to patients in a community setting.

We currently have vacancies across our District Nursing Teams, with a range of flexible working hours available, including full-time positions.

Applications are welcomed from both newly qualified and experienced Nursing Associates. Flexible working requests will be considered to help you achieve a positive work/life balance.

Our District Nursing service consists of qualified District Nurses, Senior Nurses, Staff Nurses, Nursing Associates, and Clinical support worker who work autonomously and collaboratively to provide a wide range of complex nursing care primarily within patients homes.

Main duties of the job

The Nursing Associate plays a key role in delivering high-quality, person-centred care in collaboration with the wider multidisciplinary team. Working under the direction of a Registered Nurse or other healthcare professional, the Nursing Associate will contribute to the delivery of safe, compassionate care that promotes health, independence, and wellbeing in line with Trust values and behaviours.

As an accountable professional, the post holder will carry out specific clinical tasks within their defined scope of practice, and may at times work independently, following an individuals plan of care while escalating concerns as appropriate.

They will be expected to maintain professional standards, uphold patient dignity and confidentiality, and contribute to continuous improvement and learning within their team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering care that is responsive to individual needs and clinical conditions.
• Working within clear professional boundaries and seeking support when needed.
• Communicating effectively and compassionately with patients, carers, and colleagues.
• Maintaining accurate, timely documentation and protecting confidentiality at all times.
• Participating in clinical governance, risk reporting, and contributing to the development of high-quality learning environments.
• Supporting the implementation and feedback of Trust policies, procedures, and service improvements.

About us

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield).Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation.We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion.As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, car lease and home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more.If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

Job responsibilities

Qualifications

• Foundation Degree: Nursing Associate Qualification
• NMC Registered Nursing Associate
• Completion of End Point Assessment (for those via apprenticeship route)
• GCSE Grade A–C (or Level 2) in English and Maths
• IELTS score of 7.0 (where English is a second language)
• Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development

Experience

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in the clinical area
• Experience of working as part of a team
• Experience engaging with the public, demonstrating strong customer care skills
• Experience in health coaching and promoting independent living

Knowledge and Awareness

• Self-awareness of strengths and development needs, with willingness to seek guidance
• Understanding of the Nursing Associate role within the wider team and organisation
• Awareness of when to escalate or refer to a registered healthcare professional
• Understanding of the importance of health promotion and Making Every Contact Count (MECC)
• Awareness of scope of practice and personal limitations

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team and under appropriate supervision
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Good time management and ability to prioritise workload
• Ability to adapt to changing workloads and patient needs
• Ability to work across health and social care settings as service requires
• Capable of working independently and using initiative
• Willingness to engage in reflective practice and clinical supervision

Personal Attributes

• Courteous, respectful, and approachable
• Positive and caring attitude
• Enthusiastic and proactive
• Passionate about delivering safe, high-quality care
• Reliable and trustworthy
• Flexible and adaptable to service needs
• Other Requirements - Access to a vehicle and ability to travel across the Wakefield District in line with service demands.

Person Specification

Qualifications

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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.