Nursing Associate - Clinical Assessment Unit | Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS trust in the UK is seeking an enthusiastic Nursing Associate to join their team at Rochdale Infirmary. The role involves providing high-quality patient care, administering medications, and working collaboratively within a supportive team environment. Candidates should have appropriate nursing qualifications and a passion for patient care. This position offers a competitive benefits package and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Annual leave allowance

Flexible working opportunities

Protected health and wellbeing hours

Qualifications

• Responsible for assessment, planning, execution of care under supervision.
• Experience in working as part of a healthcare team.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and effective care environment for patients.
• Plan and evaluate patient care using appropriate nursing models.
• Administer medications according to Trust policy.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Delegation

Medication administration

Prioritization

Education

Nursing Associate training or equivalent

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly-motivated Nursing Associate to join our friendly, supportive and exciting family team on CAU Rochdale Infirmary.

Responsibilities

• The post holder will work as part of a team to provide a safe, effective, efficient care environment for patients, relatives and carers. They will be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care under indirect supervision from senior staff.
• Plan the delivery of patient care and take responsibility for implementing and evaluating that care, using an appropriate nursing model.
• To provide advice and education to patients, staff and learners within the directorate as required. To develop communication networks across specialities and throughout the multidisciplinary team.
• Be able to prioritise their own workload and of those working with them such as learners and Healthcare Assistants. When in charge of the ward know how to delegate what staff to what duties and ensure the smooth running of the ward.
• Know how to impart news of a distressing nature to patients and relatives. This will include passing on news of a patient’s death or helping a patient/relative understand a diagnosis such as cancer.
• Carry out nursing care to the highest possible standard according to Trust Policies and Practice and Clinical Guidelines. This requires a thorough understanding of policies and guidance related to for example: infection control, hygiene and individualised patient needs.
• To administer patient medication according to Trust Policy, this includes the administration of intravenous medication.

About the Trust

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

What we offer

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values -care, appreciateandinspire– to join our team.

Benefits

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack(opens in existing window)

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

This advert closes on Tuesday 4 Nov 2025