Qualified Nurse Associate

Integrated Care System; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Sheffield is looking for a Qualified Nursing Associate to join their psychiatric intensive care unit. The role involves maintaining professional standards, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and enhancing patient care. Candidates should be registered on the NMC and hold a foundation degree in nursing associate practice. This position comes with a commitment to personal development and a supportive working environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register required.
• Care Certificate needed to meet job standards.
• Minimum education level: foundation degree in nursing associate practice.

Responsibilities

• Maintain professional portfolios to meet NMC Code requirements.
• Participate in constant training and educational opportunities.
• Support service development as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register

Care Certificate

Understanding of health promotion

Time management skills

IT skills appropriate to the role

Effective communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Level 5 foundation degree specific to nursing associate practice

GCSE level 4-9 in Maths and English or equivalent

Job description

Go back Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Qualified Nurse Associate

The closing date is 12 August 2025

Are you a Qualified Nursing Associate looking to join an innovative time and drive compassionate patient-centred care?

We are looking for an established or new Qualified Nursing Associate to join Kingfisher Ward, which is a 5 bedded psychiatric intensive care unit which provides safe, effective, recovery focused care in partnership with service users, families and carers to support the service users recovery journey

You will be supported within a multidisciplinary team consisting of occupational therapists, psychiatrists, physiotherapists, activity workers and assistant practitioners.

We provide a range of training and educational opportunities, clinical supervision and peer group support.

Main duties of the job

Maintain a professional portfolio, identifying role and skill developments in line with the NMC Code of professional practice.

Keep up to date with current national developments in nursing practice and policy.

Ensure NMC revalidation requirements are met.

To contribute to Trust wide/departmental policies, procedures and guidelines.

Maintain a professional appearance in line with the Trust dress code.

Uphold the Trust's values and behaviours and behave in a manner fitting with theresponsible position of the post holder, maintaining public confidence and the Trusts reputation for delivering excellent care.

Maintain professional working relationships with staff and respect the equality and diversity of each and every person he/she comes into contact with in the course of his/her business.

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https://workwithrdash.co.uk/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register
• Care Certificate
• Educated to a minimum level 5 foundation degree specific to nursing associate practice
• GCSE level 4-9 in Maths and English or equivalent

Experience

• Previous experience of working within a health / care setting
• Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and wellbeing (Making Every Contact Count)

Knowledge

• Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
• Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise
• IT skills appropriate to the role
• Ability to communicate with members of the public and health and care providers

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.

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT