Nurse associate

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Site North Central Bedded Town Finchley Salary £33,262 - £36,027 per annum inclusive of HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 29/06/2026 23:59

Welcome to Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH)

At CLCH, we proudly serve as a beacon of compassionate community healthcare across 14 vibrant London boroughs — Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, Westminster, Hillingdon, Sutton, and Kingston — as well as Hertfordshire. We bring care closer to home, embracing the rich diversity of these communities with dedication and heart.

Recognised as a Good provider by the Care Quality Commission and celebrated among the top NHS employers, we are united by a shared passion: empowering our community health professionals to deliver care that truly makes a difference.

We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where every member of our team feels respected, valued, and inspired—a place where fairness, kindness, and inclusion blossom. Our culture is rooted in the principles of the NHS People Plan, Our NHS People Promise, and our own strategic Equality values and objectives, guiding us to create a truly supportive and inclusive workplace.

Together, we build a caring community where the warmth we show one another shines through in every life we touch.

Job overview

Nursing Associate – Band 4 (5 Full time Positions Available)

We are looking for compassionate and driven Nursing Associates to join our teams across Ecru Ward (Edgware Community Hospital), Adams Ward, and Marjorie Warren Ward (Finchley Memorial Hospital).

In this role, you will support the delivery of high-quality patient care, ensuring patients have a positive and comfortable experience during their stay. You’ll work in a dynamic, challenging environment and be a key part of a team dedicated to patient-centred care. Strong communication skills, kindness, and a proactive approach are essential.

In return, we offer excellent support and development opportunities to help you achieve your career goals.

Main duties of the job

• Provide evidence-based nursing care to an allocated group of patients.
• Act as an accountable professional, ensuring practice is in line with NMC standards of proficiency.
• Recognise and work within the limits of your competencies.
• Collaborate effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, using resources efficiently.
• Deliver high-quality care to patients and work effectively within the nursing team.
• Competently carry out a variety of clinical procedures.
• Assess and plan delegated care for patients.
• Monitor long-term conditions and the well-being of service users, escalating interventions when necessary.
• Assist with the implementation and monitoring of clinical care, evaluating outcomes.
• Administer medication in accordance with regulatory guidelines for Nursing Associates.
• Make onward referrals to appropriate services and community-based care support.
• Support the physical, emotional, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of patients and carers through therapeutic relationships.
• Record patient data in clinical systems (patient records) in line with Trust guidance and policies.

Please note: This role requires flexibility to work a rota including evenings, weekends, long days and night shifts. Applicants should have previous experience working within a bedded clinical environment.

Working for our organisation

We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.

What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life’s most important moments.

Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.

We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trust’s values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.

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Person specification

Education/Qualification

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

Experience

• Previous experience of working within a health / care setting in the field of area applied for
• Relevant experience of working self-directed or as part of a team.
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Skills & Knowledge

• Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role contributes to service developm
• Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within the Code
• Relevant clinical skills in the area of work
• Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with people, their families, carers and colleagues
• Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of workload and individual patient contact
• Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice when needed
• Knowledge of when to seek advice and elevate to an appropriate registered health or care professional
• Ability to participate in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
• IT awareness and ability to use NHS systems
• Ability to support, supervise and act as a role model to nursing associate students, other learners and health care support workers as required within the clinical setting

Key Attributes

• Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)

CLCH Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

CLCH is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential for providing exceptional patient care. We are dedicated to attracting and retaining talent from all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, the LGBTQ+ community, and people with disabilities.

As a Disability Confident employer, we pledge to:

• Guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a role.
• Provide reasonable adjustments to support diverse needs throughout the recruitment and employment process.
• Challenge misconceptions about disability and foster an inclusive culture for everyone.

We are committed to building a workplace where all staff feel valued and have the opportunity to thrive. Simply let us know how we can support you.

Learn more about our equal opportunities policy on our website: Equal opportunities: Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust clch.nhs.uk

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your applications on time to avoid disappointment.