Qualified Nursing Associate

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a Qualified Nursing Associate to join their team in Rotherham. This role involves delivering compassionate patient care under the direction of registered nurses. Candidates should be registered on the NMC register and have a Level 5 foundation degree. The position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for training and development.

Benefits

Training and educational opportunities

Clinical supervision

Peer group support

Qualifications

• Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register.
• Previous experience within a health/care setting.
• Understanding of health and wellbeing promotion.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality, patient centred compassionate care.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Carry out clinical and care tasks under supervision.

Skills

Compassionate care

Teamwork

Time management

Communication

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 Nursing Associate

The closing date is 08 October 2025

Are you a Qualified Nursing Associate looking to join an innovative team with a drive for compassionate, patient-centred care?

We are looking for an established or new Qualified Nursing Associate to join Willows Ward, which is a 15 bed assessment and treatment ward for older adults aged 65 and over with memory difficulties, dementia or functional mental health problems, such as depression, psychosis and other related illnesses.

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 to help you develop in the role.

Main duties of the job

Be responsible for delivering high quality, patient centred compassionate care under the direction of a registered nurse with a focus on promoting health and independence

Be an accountable professional

Work as part of a designated clinical and care team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual

Carry out specific clinical and care tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency, under the direction of a registered nurse

Have the ability to work without direct supervision, at times delivering care independently in line with the individual's defined plan of care, within the parameters of practice of the Nursing Associate role, accessing clinical and care advice when needed.

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.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications

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