Join South West Shropshire Community Nursing Team as a Nurse Associate
Are you ready to make a difference in people's lives—right where they live? We have an opening for two passionate and dedicated Nurse Associates to join our forward-thinking South West Shropshire Community Nursing Team, delivering high-quality planned care to patients in their homes.
You could be part of a team that's supportive and empowering in providing community healthcare. We provide nursing and therapy services that offer an alternative to hospital admission, support timely discharge, and empower individuals to maintain independence in the comfort of their own homes.
What You'll Be Doing:
Delivering evidence-based care across a wide range of clinical needs
Supporting patients in their journey to independence in their most appropriate place of care
Receiving specialist training in Continence Care & Assessment
Collaborating closely with the Continence Nurse to provide timely, targeted care
What You'll Bring:
NMC registration and qualification at Nurse Associate level
Demonstrable clinical experience and a commitment to continuous professional development
A proactive, caring attitude and a drive to support patients in the community
What We Offer:
A supportive environment focused on clinical development and CPD
Hands-on training and mentorship to expand your skillset
The chance to be part of a team that truly values your contribution
Main Duties of the Job
You will play a vital role in delivering compassionate, safe, and effective care across a variety of settings. Your work will support individuals in maintaining dignity, independence, and wellbeing.
Deliver Person-Centred Care: Provide high-quality support tailored to individual needs, ensuring privacy, dignity, and safety are upheld at all times.
Health Monitoring: Continuously assess and monitor the condition and health needs of patients, working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team (MDT), families, and carers.
Risk Assessment: Complete nursing risk assessments using recognised tools to inform safe and effective care planning.
Continence Care: Undertake continence assessments to identify individual needs and contribute to personalised continence management plans, promoting comfort and dignity.
Care Planning & Delivery: Contribute to the development and implementation of care plans in partnership with Registered Nurses, ensuring interventions are evidence-based and responsive.
Ongoing Assessment: Recognise when reassessment is needed and refer appropriately to ensure timely action and optimal care outcomes.
Medication Administration: Once deemed competent, safely administer prescribed medications in line with clinical guidance.
Prioritisation & Escalation: Identify changing priorities in patient care and seek guidance from Registered Nurses or other healthcare professionals when necessary
Working with Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust is proud to deliver high-quality, community-based health services for adults and children across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and in some surrounding areas. Our services span from district nursing and health visiting to the operation of four community hospitals, as well as providing specialist care through our skilled and compassionate workforce.
A Partnership with the Community
We believe that patients, carers, and the public are central to shaping the future of our services. Their voices help us innovate, adapt, and improve. Through initiatives like our "Have Your Say" programme and our "Friends and Family Test", we actively invite feedback and collaboration to ensure our care remains responsive and person-centred.
A Place to Grow and Thrive
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust is an exciting and inclusive place to work. We offer a wide range of employment opportunities across clinical and non-clinical roles, supporting career development and professional growth at every stage.
Our Commitment to Equality and Wellbeing
We warmly welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or religious beliefs. We are committed to fostering a workplace culture that values diversity, promotes wellbeing, and supports a healthy work-life balance for all our staff.
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role.
Please note: This vacancy may close early if we receive a high volume of applications. Apply now to avoid missing out on this incredible opportunity.