Nursing Associate

Pennine Care; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust advertises Nursing Associate roles on Hollingworth Ward (male) and Moorside Ward (female) at Birch Hill Hospital, Wardle near Rochdale. These permanent, full-time posts offer 37.5 hours weekly with a salary of £28,392–£31,157 per year (pro rata).

You will work with a multi-disciplinary team, contribute to patient assessment, and provide/monitor care in line with service pathways under supervising clinicians.

Qualifications

• Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC Register with a Foundation Degree.
• GCSEs Grade C or above in Maths and English Language or New GCSE Grade 4-9 in Maths and English Language or Equivalent (not entry level 2).
• Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision of a registered nurse, provide and deliver high standard of nursing care.
• Provide compassionate, safe and effective care and support to patients.
• Prioritise and manage own workload, delegating where appropriate to colleagues.
• Involve with admission and discharge planning with the multi-disciplinary team.

Education

Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC Register with a Foundation Degree

GCSEs Grade C or above in Maths and English Language / New GCSE Grade 4-9 in Maths English or Equivalent

Job description

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Main area Adult mental health Grade NHS AfC: Band 4 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Sunday) Job ref 311-R436-26

Site Hollingworth Ward Town Rochdale Salary £28,392 - £31,157 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 01/11/2026 23:59

If you are Kind, Fair, Ingenious and Determined then we want you to come and join our#PennineCarePeople

Exciting opportunities have arisen for Registered Nursing Associates on Hollingworth and Moorside Wards at Birch Hill Hospital, Wardle near Rochdale.

The role of the Nursing Associate is to work with the multi professional team and the Registered Nurse contributing to the ongoing patient assessment and providing and monitoring care in line with the service pathways and as agreed with supervising clinician(s).

They will monitor the condition and health needs of people within their care on a continual basis in partnership with the multi-professional team.
The Nursing Associate has a breadth of knowledge across the lifespan, providing holistic and person-centred care and support for people of all ages and in a variety of settings.

The Nursing Associate will help to bridge the gap between Health Care Assistants and Registered Nurses by working independently under the leadership of Registered Nurses, working within the sphere of nursing and care and within all aspects of the nursing process.

Hollingworth ward is a male acute admissions psychiatric ward, whilst Moorside ward is a female acute admissions psychiatric ward.

Unfortunately, we are not able to consider registered nurses for this position. Please do not use AI to write your application form.

Main duties of the job

Under the supervision and working in partnership with a registered nurse provide and deliver a high standard of nursing care contributing to the ongoing assessment, providing and monitoring care based on evidence and working in partnership with the multi-disciplinary team.
- Provide compassionate, safe and effective care and support to patients in a range of care settings.
- Promote comfort and well-being by ensuring that patients’ personal and social needs are met and be able to care for a patient’s nursing needs.
- To safely undertake the following procedures to meet the patient’s nursing needs to include; undertaking routine procedures including venepuncture, ECG recording, measuring and interpreting blood glucose levels, recording and interpreting vital signs and more.

- Prioritise and manage own workload, recognising where elements of care can safely be delegated to other colleagues, carers and family members.
- Provide and receive sensitive information concerning a patient’s medical condition.
- Work with the registered nurse and engage with other agencies and community teams to ensure a safe, individualised approach to the admission and discharge of patients.

Working for our organisation

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We’re really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we’re a great place to work.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Education and Development
Comply with mandatory competencies in line with Trust policy.
To engage in a preceptorship period that includes achieving the Nursing Associate Medicines Management Competency framework.
Maintain own continuing professional development in accordance with NMC CPD requirements and contribute to formulation of own objectives and personal development plan.
Support, supervise, teach (where appropriate) and act as a role model to trainee nursing associates, student nurses, healthcare support workers and new staff members, promoting reflection and providing constructive feedback.
Contribute to the maintenance of the learning environment.
Adopt a reflective approach to own practice with a view to continually improve.
Undertake further training as required, prior to carrying out any additional duties identified as relevant to role, to comply with Trust policies and procedures.
Research and Development

Identify relevant sources of evidence to inform practice.
Critically consider and analyse their practice in light of best available evidence.
Contribute to surveys, audits, research activity as required to own role, supporting recommended changes in practice.

Professional
Comply with the NMC regulations relating to revalidation to maintain NMC registration.
Act as a professional role model and in accordance with the NMC Code and the NMC Standards for Nursing Associates.
Act in accordance with all organisational policies and procedures and within expected values and behaviours.
Actively participate in and attend ward/unit meetings.

Professional
• Comply with the NMC regulations relating to revalidation to maintain NMC registration.
• Act as a professional role model and in accordance with the NMC Code and the NMC
Standards for Nursing Associates.
• Act in accordance with all organisational policies and procedures and within expected
values and behaviours.
• Actively participate in and attend ward/unit meetings.

This job description is not exhaustive, but is intended to give an overall picture of the role.Other duties within the general scope of the post may be required from time to time. The duties of the post and job description can be reviewed through the agreed process.

Person specification

Education / Qualifications

• Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC Register with a Foundation Degree
• GCSEs Grade C or above in Maths and English Language / New GCSE Grade 4-9 in Maths and English Language OR Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English or Equivalent (not entry level 2)

Experience

• Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
• Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information
• Experience of working with this client group
• Experience of the speciality area

Knowledge

• Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
• Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code.
• Knowledge of when to seek advice and elevate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice
• Understand requirements for NMC professional Revalidation
• Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
• Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload
• Ability to deal with non - routine and unpredictable nature of workload and individual patient contact
• Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non -verbal communication) with patients / relatives and carers and all members of the multi -disciplinary team.
• Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with people, their families, carers and colleagues
• Ability to support, supervise, assess and act as a role model to nursing associate students, other learners and health care support workers as required within the clinical setting.
• ave effective time management skills and the ability to prioritise
• Maintain high standards of quality in corporate and clinical record keeping ensuring information is always recorded accurately, appropriately and kept up to date

Work Related Circumstances

• Positive approach to work
• Capacity to work with colleagues at all levels
• Open minded, treats colleagues and the general public with dignity and respect
• Compassionate and caring
• Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs
• Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust’s Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies
• Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds to help us grow, innovate, and improve.

If you wish to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role.

If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us on 0161 716 3181 as early as possible so we can support you.

Please note:

• We do not accept unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies. Hiring managers should not be contacted directly.

We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. If you have a disability or long‑term health condition and need extra time or adjustments to complete your application, please contact us as soon as possible. We will ensure you are not disadvantaged where a reasonable adjustment is appropriate.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

We may close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. To ensure your application is considered, please apply as soon as possible.