Qualified Nurse Associate

NHS; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A major regional healthcare provider in Sheffield is seeking a Qualified Nursing Associate to join their team. Responsibilities include maintaining patient care standards, ensuring compliance with NMC regulations, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates will have a relevant nursing associate qualification and experience in healthcare settings. This permanent, full-time position offers a salary range of £27,485 to £30,162 annually.

Qualifications

• Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register required.
• Previous experience in a health/care setting preferred.
• Understanding health and wellbeing promotion essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a professional portfolio aligned with NMC Code.
• Ensure NMC revalidation requirements are met.
• Contribute to departmental policies and procedures.

Skills

Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register

Understanding of team dynamics

Time management skills

IT skills appropriate to the role

Education

Minimum level 5 foundation degree specific to nursing associate practice

GCSE level 4-9 in Maths and English or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

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:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

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

Details

Date posted

29 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

376-RCG-0633

Job locations

Swallownest Court

Aughton Road

Sheffield

S26 4TH

Job Description

Job responsibilities

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

Job Description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 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

Essential

• 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

Essential

• 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
  
  

Person Specification

Essential

• 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Swallownest Court

Aughton Road

Sheffield

S26 4TH

Employer's website

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Swallownest Court

Aughton Road

Sheffield

S26 4TH

Employer's website

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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