Role Overview
The Nursing Associate works with a multi‑professional team and Registered Nurses to assess, provide and monitor care in line with the service pathways and supervision of clinicians, focusing on holistic, person‑centred care.
Key Responsibilities
* Monitor condition and health needs of patients continually in partnership with the multi‑professional team.
* Contribute to ongoing assessment, providing and monitoring care based on evidence.
* Safely undertake routine procedures including venepuncture, ECG recording, blood glucose measurement, vital signs, continence care, bladder and bowel care, pressure area care, wound care, nutrition, hydration, foot care, skin integrity, mood identification.
* Identify and report changes in a patient’s condition to a registered nurse.
* Engage with other agencies and community teams to ensure a safe, individualised admission and discharge of patients.
* Maintain accurate patient records in line with Trust policy and NMC Code.
* Provide non‑complex activities under supervision of registered nurses in line with clinical governance.
* Administer medicines via oral, topical, rectal, subcutaneous and intramuscular routes in accordance with NMC Standards.
* Support, supervise, teach trainee nursing associates, student nurses and healthcare support workers, providing feedback and reflection.
* Act as a professional role model, adhering to the NMC Code and Trust policies.
* Participate in ward/unit meetings and professional development activities.
* Comply with infection control, health & safety, data protection and safeguarding policies.
Qualifications and Competencies
* Registered Nursing Associate within the NMC standards.
* Knowledge of NMC Code: Professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses, midwives and nursing associates.
* Understanding of medical and nursing terminology and ability to record and interpret clinical data.
* Commitment to continuous professional development (CPD) in line with NMC CPD requirements.
* Effective communication skills with patients, families and multidisciplinary teams.
* Ability to work autonomously under the leadership of registered nurses while maintaining patient safety.
* Knowledge of infection prevention and control and NHS guidance on safeguarding.
* Proficiency in basic nursing procedures, vital signs monitoring and medication administration.
Employment Status
This advert closes on Thursday 30 Apr 2026.
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