Qualified Nursing Associate - Community

Mental Health & Learning Disability Nhs Trust; North East; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the North East of England is seeking a Registered Nursing Associate to provide person-centred care for adults with learning disabilities. The successful candidate will work with multi-professional teams to deliver high-quality mental health care and support patient recovery. Essential qualifications include a Nursing Associate Foundation Degree and registration with the NMC. This role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to form therapeutic relationships.

Qualifications

• Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register.
• Nursing Associate Foundation Degree qualification.
• English language proficiency to the required level.

Responsibilities

• Work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, high-quality patient care.
• Promote recovery within adult mental health.
• Support and supervise nursing associate students and health-care support workers.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to form therapeutic relationships

Calm, confident, and resilient demeanor

Ability to support recovery

Organizational and prioritization skills

Adaptability in unpredictable environments

Education

Nursing Associate Foundation Degree qualification

Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register

GCSE Grade A–C in Maths & English or equivalent skills level 2

Job description

Job Overview

Applicants must have completed the Nursing Associate Foundation Degree and be a Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register. The role involves working with multi‑professional practitioners, providing person‑centred care for adults with learning disabilities, and supporting recovery within mental health. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, be calm, confident, and resilient, and will be able to form therapeutic relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, high‑quality patient care
• Promote recovery within adult mental health
• Support and supervise nursing associate students and health‑care support workers as required
• Develop effective relationships with service users, families, carers, and partners

Qualifications

• Essential: Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register
• Essential: Nursing Associate Foundation Degree qualification
• GCSE Grade A–C in Maths & English or equivalent skills level 2
• English language proficiency to the required level
• Up‑to‑date understanding of the Nursing Associate role, NMC professional standards, and revalidation requirements
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team and providing complex, sensitive information
• Experience of supporting and supervising learners
• Ability to organise, prioritise and manage workload; adapt to unpredictable environments
• Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal, non‑verbal) with patients, relatives, carers and team members
• Ability to develop therapeutic relationships with patients and families
• Proactive in seeking advice and escalating when appropriate

Desirable

• Experience in a health‑care setting
• Qualification in assessment, supervision or teaching in clinical practice

Other Requirements

• Ability to travel independently in accordance with Trust policies
• Must pass a Disclosure and Barring Service check
• Flexible approach to meet the needs of the service

About the Trust

We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust serving County Durham, Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby. Our teams work in partnership with patients, communities and partners to provide mental‑health care that is safe, understood and supported.