Nursing Associate - Women's Health Hub

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust; Ashford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking compassionate Nursing Associates to provide trauma-informed care within women's health hubs in prisons. The role involves delivering nursing care, supporting health screenings, and facilitating access to services for women in custody. Candidates should hold a Nursing Associate qualification and be committed to reducing health inequalities. The position offers a salary of £27,485 to £30,162 annually, based on location.

Qualifications

• Qualified and registered with the NMC as a Nursing Associate.
• Previous relevant work experience is essential.
• Basic working knowledge of IT and emails.

Responsibilities

• Deliver routine nursing care and health checks in a trauma-informed manner.
• Support screening programmes and reproductive health services.
• Facilitate access to a wide range of health services.

Skills

Communication skills

Caring attitude towards women's health

Teamwork

Flexibility in challenging environments

Education

Nursing Associate qualification and NMC registration

Good general education to A Level or GCSE standard

Care certificate or equivalent

Job description

The closing date is 07 December 2025

Nursing Associate - Women's Health Hub

Band 4 Nursing Associates - Women's Health Hubs, HMP Send, HMP Downview and HMP Bronzefield

About the role

We are seeking motivated and compassionate Band 4 Nursing Associates to join our new Women's Health Hubs (WHH) based within our female Surrey prisons. These nurse-led hubs are being developed to provide accessible, trauma-informed and patient-centred care to women in custody, addressing a broad spectrum of women\'s health needs.

Women in prison often face complex physical and mental health challenges, including higher rates of trauma, self-harm, substance misuse, and reproductive health issues. Young adults and marginalised groups are particularly affected by gaps in consistent health education and support. As part of the WHH team, you will play a crucial role in helping to reduce health inequalities and improve outcomes for this population.

Responsibilities

• Qualified and registered with the NMC as a Nursing Associate
• Passionate about women\'s health and reducing health inequalities
• Able to work within a trauma-informed and person-centred framework
• Skilled at engaging with women from diverse backgrounds, including those with complex health and social needs
• Confident in delivering health promotion and education sessions
• Flexible, compassionate, and committed to teamwork in a challenging environment

About us

• The opportunity to be part of an innovative, nurse-led service designed to improve health outcomes for women in prison
• Supportive team environment with access to supervision and professional development and training through our clinical leadership career pathway
• A chance to make a real difference to women in custody

Job responsibilities

Key responsibilities (please see attached Job description for full info on role requirement)

• Deliver routine nursing care and health checks in a trauma-informed and sensitive manner
• Support screening programmes and reproductive health services including cervical cytology screening and sexual health testing
• Facilitate access to a wide range of physical and mental health services
• Provide health education sessions, health coaching, promoting health literacy and self-management skills among women in custody
• Contribute to the reduction of urgent and emergency interventions through structured, proactive care
• Work collaboratively with registered nurses, allied health professionals and partner services to ensure continuity of care

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

• Good general education to A Level or GCSE standard or equivalent
• Nursing Associate qualification and NMC registration
• Evidence of personal development in previous employment
• Care certificate or equivalent

Previous Experience

• Previous relevant work experience
• Experience of working within a secure environment
• Willingness to learn and develop; recognises the need for flexibility
• Able to work well within a multi-disciplinary team

Skills & Knowledge

• Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding
• Able to present factual information and refer questions to others where appropriate
• Able to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy
• Basic working knowledge of IT and emails
• Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the Healthcare setting
• Willingness to undertake further training in areas such as patient personal care, phlebotomy and wound care assessment

Other

• Ability to promote anti-discriminatory and anti-racist practices
• Ability to promote and work in line with the working model of a 7 day a week service

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

£27,485 to £30,162 a year plus HCAS depending on location (pro rata if P/T)