Nursing Associate

Bidvane; Rochester; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a Nursing Associate to support frontline clinical teams and contribute to patient care at the Rochester base. The role requires adaptability as demands change during the day and involves travel to support the wider team.

Applicants should hold NMC Nursing Associate registration and a full UK driving licence. The post is restricted to eligible staff and staff-bank colleagues, with visa sponsorship unavailable.

Qualifications

• NMC Nursing Associate registration is required.
• QCF Level 3 in healthcare or equivalent qualification.
• Functional Skills Level 2 in literacy and numeracy (English and Maths) required.

Responsibilities

• Support frontline clinical teams using relevant knowledge and experience.
• Contribute to patient care and the experience of patients and service users.
• Keep patient-focused care central to professional practice.
• Adapt to changing demands and support the wider team.
• Travel to and work from the Rochester base as required.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

IT skills

Adaptability

Education

QCF Level 3 in healthcare

Literacy and numeracy (Functional Skills Level 2)

Job description

The Nursing Associate post sits within Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust’s community services. It supports frontline clinical teams in delivering patient care and a good experience for patients and service users. The role calls for adaptability as demands change during the working day. Applications are restricted to eligible current staff and staff-bank colleagues; NMC Nursing Associate registration and a full eligible driving licence are required, and visa sponsorship is unavailable.

What the job involves

• Support frontline clinical teams using relevant knowledge and experience
• Contribute to patient care and the experience of patients and service users
• Keep patient-focused care central to professional practice
• Adapt to changing demands and support the wider team
• Work from the Rochester base and travel independently

What’s required

Qualifications

• QCF Level 3 in healthcare, such as an NVQ Level 3 apprenticeship, BTEC or equivalent international qualification, or equivalent experience
• Functional Skills Level 2 in literacy and numeracy, or equivalent English and Maths qualifications

Registration & licences

• NMC registration as a Nursing Associate

Experience

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

Skills & knowledge

• Verbal and written communication skills, including awareness of language and cultural differences
• Patient- and customer-focused approach
• Ability to use IT systems and databases
• Adaptability as work changes and ability to support the wider team

Checks & eligibility

• Documentary evidence of the right to work in the UK
• Full valid UK driving licence or full EU-issued licence not exchanged from a non-EU licence
• Ability to travel independently

Other

• Application eligibility is limited to current employees of the named Kent and Medway NHS organisations, Medway Community Healthcare, or their staff banks; the advert also says nursing and AHP vacancies are open to…

Nice to have

• Care Certificate, or willingness to achieve it within the first three months
• Knowledge of current clinical practice, evidence-based procedures and clinical effectiveness
• Understanding of the Nursing Associate role and remit

What’s offered

• Flexible working arrangements are welcomed
• Support to achieve the Care Certificate within the first three months if not already held