Nursing Associate/Nursing Assistant Practitioner

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust; Sefton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Sefton seeks a qualified Nurse Associate to join its community learning disabilities team. The successful candidate will provide person-centred care and clinical assessment for clients with learning disabilities under the supervision of a Band 6 or 7 nurse. Key responsibilities include health assessments, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and administration of medicines. Applications are encouraged from diverse backgrounds, with flexible working requests considered.

Qualifications

• Must be a Qualified Nurse Associate or equivalent.
• Capable of working under the supervision of a Band 6 or 7 nurse.
• Strong clinical and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical health assessments and health promotion advice.
• Signpost and refer clients to appropriate services.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver enhanced support.
• Administer medicines safely in line with Trust SOPs.
• Engage in reflective practice and manage own professional development.

Skills

Clinical and communication skills

Team working

Commitment to person-centred care

Education

Qualified Nurse Associate or equivalent Nursing Assistant Practitioner

Job description

Equality and Diversity

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust celebrates diversity and promotes equal opportunities. We are committed to eliminating racism and discrimination, supporting disadvantaged groups, and encouraging applications from ethnically diverse, disabled and LGBTQIA+ people, reservists, and ex‑armed forces personnel. We welcome all applicants to share equality information with us.

Role Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Sefton community learning disabilities team as a qualified Nurse Associate. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of a Band 6/7 nurse, providing person‑centred care and clinical assessment for the physical and mental health needs of clients with learning disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical health assessments and health promotion advice in line with national guidance.
• Signpost and refer clients to appropriate services to meet identified needs.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to deliver enhanced support and monitor the impact of interventions.
• Assist in the ongoing assessment, planning, management and evaluation of care.
• Support individuals in all aspects of care, including daily living, promoting health and independence.
• Administer medicines safely in line with Trust SOPs.
• Maintain privacy, dignity and safety of individuals at all times.
• Recognise and act on changing priorities and safeguard concerns.
• Assist in risk assessment and management across the care environment.
• Implement actions to meet physical, emotional, psychological, social, cultural and spiritual needs.
• Deliver complex care as prescribed by the registered nurse.
• Co‑operate with other providers and referral systems to meet client needs.
• Engage in reflective practice and manage own professional development.
• Apply principles of consent and mental capacity law when performing nursing and care procedures.

Requirements

Qualified Nurse Associate (or equivalent Nursing Assistant Practitioner). Supervised by a Band 6 or 7 nurse. Demonstrated clinical and communication skills, team working, and a commitment to person‑centred care.

Application Information

We are a Disability Confident Employer and offer a guaranteed interview scheme for eligible candidates. Please apply through the official NHS Jobs portal and indicate any reasonable adjustments required. Flexible working requests will be considered.