Job summary
Applicants must have already completed the Nursing Associate foundation degree and be a Registered Nurse Associate on the NMC register. This post is not offering the training to gain this qualification.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Durham Central Community Mental Health Team as a Nursing Associate.
Main duties of the job
Applicants must have NMC Nursing Associate registration and, preferably have experience of working with people with a diagnosed learning disability.
The successful candidate will work with multi-professional practitioners to ensure collaborative working with service users, their families, carers and partner agencies providing a person-centred approach and strive to promote recovery within adult mental health.
The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, be calm, confident and resilient in their approach, and will need to be able to form therapeutic relationships.
The successful candidate will work in a supportive environment that is committed to personal and professional development and should strive to deliver high quality, safe, patient care and be a good role model in reflecting the Trusts Core Values.
About us
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.
From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.
We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.
We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.
We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.
Details
Date posted
11 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
346-DDA-056-25-C
Job locations
Kirkstone Villa
Lanchester Road Hospital
Durham
DH1 5RD
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please review the attached job description for the essential role criteria and responsibilities. Please do contact us if you would like to arrange an informal visit or to discuss the role in more detail prior application or interview.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register.
2. Nursing Associate Foundation Degree qualification.
3. GCSE Grade A-C in Maths & English or skills level 2 Maths & English or equivalent.
Desirable
4. Qualification in assessment, supervision and teaching in clinical practice.
Knowledge/Skills
Essential
5. Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multidisciplinary team
6. Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
7. Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information
8. Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
9. Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload
10. Ability to deal with non- routine and unpredictable nature of workload and individual patient contact
11. Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non-verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team
12. Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with people, their families, carers and colleagues
13. 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
14. Must be able to demonstrate the English language proficiency level required for this post
Experience
Essential
15. Up to date understanding of the scope of and role of the Nursing Associate in context of the nursing and multidisciplinary team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
16. Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code
17. Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice
18. Understand requirements for NMC professional Revalidation
19. Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans
Desirable
20. Experience in a health care setting
Other Requirements
Essential
21. Ability to travel independently in accordance with Trust policies and service need.
22. This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
23. Must have flexible approach to meet the needs of the service