Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Nursing Associate to join the Treatment & Intervention Team at Merrick House. The applicant must already have 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.
The successful applicant will work as part of the busy community team offering a recovery focused pathway to Service Users and will carry their own caseload as Lead Professional
We are passionate on teamwork and collective leadership at Merrick House and the successful applicant will become part of a well-established and effective team - helping to support our local community.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will work as part of the busy integrated community mental health team offering a recovery focused interventions to service users. The applicant will carry their own caseload as Lead Professional with supervision and support from the wider multi disciplinary team. This role will involve multiagency working and liaison with other services within Tees Esk and Wear Valley NHS Trust.
About us
Working for TEWV NHS Trust You will have access to fantastic training & development opportunities with the strong links we have developed at our local universities'. Future planning is supported by the Trust's Talent Management and Workforce Development Team, so we can continue to build upon our commitment of being well led and to deliver excellent care to our communities in either leadership & management or clinical practice modules.
We are passionate about teamwork here in Redcar and in creating a great place to work. We can consider flexible working patterns and part time roles with a focus on promoting wellbeing and a positive work life balance.
Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. A lease car scheme is in operation as well as other NHS staff benefits.
Details
Date posted
26 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
346-DDA-112-25-A
Job locations
Merrick House
Seaside lane Easington Village
Easington
SR8 3DY
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification which outlines the main duties and responsibilities of the post.
The successful applicant will need to have a foundation degree in Nursing Associate and be registered as a nursing associate on the NMC register. Literacy and Numeracy Level 2 or equivalent is also required .
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
Experience
Essential
5. 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
6. Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code.
7. Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice
8. Understand requirements for NMC professional Revalidation
9. Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans
Desirable
10. Experience of working within an community setting
Knowledge
Essential
11. Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team
12. Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
13. Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information
Skills
Essential
14. Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
15. Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload
16. Ability to deal with non- routine and unpredictable nature of workload and individual patient contact
17. Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non-verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team
18. Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with people, their families, carers and colleagues
19. 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
20. Must be able to demonstrate the English language proficiency level required for this post