Nursing Associate | University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Lichfield is seeking a Band 4 Registered Nursing Associate to join their discharge rehabilitation team. This role involves caring for patients, working closely with the multidisciplinary team, and ensuring high-quality patient-centered care from admission to discharge. The ideal candidate will possess a keen interest in developing their skills and knowledge in a fast-paced environment. Competitive development opportunities and staff benefits are offered.

Benefits

Employee assistance programme

Discounted gym membership

Onsite fitness classes

Car schemes

Qualifications

• Keen interest in developing skills, knowledge, and patient care from admission to discharge.

Responsibilities

• Work closely as a team and communicate effectively with patients and colleagues.
• Responsible for caring for patients and supporting them from admission until discharge.
• Complete relevant clinical tasks to support patient needs.
• Develop a wide range of knowledge and skills related to discharge.
• Commit to delivering high quality patient care and work flexibly.

Skills

Patient care

Team communication

Clinical tasks

Flexibility

Workload prioritization

Education

Band 4 Registered Nursing Associate or equivalent

Job description

Overview

An opportunity for a Band 4 Registered Nursing Associate to become a part of the discharge rehabilitation team on Anna Seward ward at Samuel Johnson. Anna Ward supports the wider hospital with discharging patients from the acute environment. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to gain experience and knowledge of discharge and discharging patients in a safe and timely manner. You will be looking after a group of patients and ensuring they are cared for in a safe environment, working closely with members of the MDT.

University Hospitals of Derby & Burton are pleased to offer an opportunity for a Qualified Nursing Associate within the Discharge Business Unit. On Anna Ward we are dedicated to delivering high quality patient-centred care and aim to provide a timely service to our users. We welcome applications from Nursing Associates with a keen interest in developing skills, knowledge and providing patient care from admission to discharge from the unit.

Responsibilities

• You will work closely as a team and communicate effectively with our patients, their significant others and colleagues and members of the MDT.
• You will be responsible for caring for patients and involved in their admission to unit and supporting up until discharge.
• Completing relevant clinical tasks to support the patient such as dressings, referrals to the DN service, identifying and acting in a timely manner when patients become unwell.
• Due to the nature of the role you will develop a wide range of knowledge and skills.
• You must be committed to delivering high quality patient care and be able to work flexibly.
• The ability to prioritise your workload is paramount and you must be able to support the smooth running of the unit.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Band 4 Registered Nursing Associate or equivalent
• Keen interest in developing skills, knowledge and patient care from admission to discharge

We offer

• Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
• Ongoing support through every step from recruitment to joining the team and beyond
• A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Additional Information

• Closing date of applications: 02 October 2025
• Interview date: 17 October 2025
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