Nursing Associate

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Rickmansworth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Registered Nursing Associate to join a responsive healthcare team. The role requires current NMC registration and a Foundation degree in nursing associate practice, with Maths/English GCSEs at grade 4/C or higher.

A Care Certificate and CPD evidence are essential. Experience in health or care settings, ability to work in a team, and strong communication with patients and colleagues are expected.

Qualifications

• Registered Nursing Associate with current UK NMC registration.
• Foundation degree level specific to nursing associate practice.
• GCSEs Grade 9 - 4 in Maths and English or equivalent.
• Care Certificate.
• Experience in health/care setting relevant to the area.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Skills

NMC Code knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Time management

Reflective practice

IT skills (NHS systems)

Education

Foundation degree in nursing associate practice

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trust's values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Registered Nursing Associate with current UK NMC registration
• Educated to a minimum level 5 Foundation degree level specific to nursing associate practice
• GCSEs Grade 9 - 4 in Maths and English or equivalent
• Care Certificate

Experience

Essential criteria

• Previous experience of working within a health / care setting in the field of area applied for
• Relevant experience of working self-directed or as part of a team.
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Skills & Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role contributes to service development
• Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within the Code
• Relevant clinical skills in the area of work
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal, non- verbal communication) with patients/relatives, carers and other members of the multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with people, their families, carers and colleagues.
• Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of workload and individual patient contact
• Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice when needed
• Ability to work well as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Ability to organise and prioritise own workload effectively
• Able to recognise own limitations in the context of the nursing associate role
• Knowledge of when to seek advice and elevate to an appropriate registered health or care professiona
• Ability to participate in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
• IT awareness and ability to use NHS systems
• Ability to support, supervise and act as a role model to nursing associate students, other learners and health care support workers as required within the clinical setting.

Key Attributes

Essential criteria

• Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010) (dependent on borough)

We review all applications carefully to ensure fairness and verify references. At interview, you will be asked about your experience, so be honest and ensure all information is accurate. The use of AI during interviews is not permitted.

CLCH Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

CLCH is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential for providing exceptional patient care. We are dedicated to attracting and retaining talent from all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, the LGBTQ+ community, and people with disabilities.

• Guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a role.
• Provide reasonable adjustments to support diverse needs throughout the recruitment and employment process.
• Challenge misconceptions about disability and foster an inclusive culture for everyone.

We are committed to building a workplace where all staff feel valued and have the opportunity to thrive. Simply let us know how we can support you.

Learn more about our equal opportunities policy on our website: Equal opportunities: Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust