Nursing Associate

The Methodist Church in Britain; Chatham; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Disability guaranteed interview

Job summary

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Nursing Associate to support frontline NHS clinical teams in delivering patient care. The role involves physical tasks, patient handling, and requires a full UK driving licence.

Applications are limited to Kent and Medway NHS staff and staff bank workers, plus student and newly qualified nurses and AHPs. The role emphasizes staying current with evidence-based practice, organizing own work, and following trust policies.

Qualifications

• QCF Level 3 in healthcare or equivalent.
• Functional Skills Level 2 in English and maths (or GCSE A-C/4-9).
• NMC registration as Nursing Associate.
• Recent healthcare experience (education/work).
• Full UK driving licence or EU-equivalent and ability to travel.

Responsibilities

• Support frontline NHS clinical teams in delivering patient care.
• Carry out physical healthcare tasks, including moving and handling patients.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

IT systems usage

Professional conduct under pressure

Up-to-date clinical knowledge

Understanding Nursing Associate role

Education

QCF Level 3 in healthcare

Functional Skills Level 2 in English & maths

Tools

IT systems

Job description

A Nursing Associate post in the professional service of Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust, which integrates with Medway Community Healthcare on 1 October 2026. The role supports frontline NHS clinical teams in delivering patient care, drawing on existing knowledge and experience. The work is physically demanding, with long periods of standing and patient moving and handling, and a full driving licence is required. Applications are limited to Kent and Medway NHS staff and staff bank workers, plus student and newly qualified nurses and AHPs.

What the job involves

• Support frontline NHS clinical teams in delivering patient care
• Carry out physical healthcare tasks, including moving and handling patients and using equipment
• Organise own work and prioritise care delivery in line with trust policies and procedures
• Keep clinical practice up to date, following evidence-based procedures and clinical effectiveness frameworks

Qualifications

• QCF Level 3 qualification in healthcare, such as an NVQ Level 3 apprenticeship, BTEC or equivalent international qualification
• Functional Skills Level 2 in English and maths, or GCSE grade A-C / 4-9 or equivalent

Registration & licences

• NMC registration as a Nursing Associate

Experience

• Recent healthcare experience, including as a healthcare assistant, gained through education, work experience or previous employment

Skills & knowledge

• Sound verbal and written communication, mindful of language and cultural difficulties
• Ability to use IT systems and databases
• Professional conduct, working well under pressure and organising own work
• Up-to-date clinical knowledge and use of evidence-based procedures
• Full understanding of the role and remit of a Nursing Associate

Checks & eligibility

• Full UK driving licence, or full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country)
• Ability to travel independently

Other

• Physical ability to stand for long periods and move and handle patients

Nice to have

• Awaiting NMC registration
• Awareness of developments within the NHS

What’s offered

• Flexible working arrangements considered
• Disability guaranteed interview scheme