Job requirements
Essential
22 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Other
A willingness to introduce change for the benefit of patient care
- Other
Awareness of and commitment to the mission, vision and values of the Mountbatten Isle of Wight
- Other
Full UK Driving Licence
- Other
Physically capable of undertaking safe manual handling of patients and equipment
- Skills
Strong communication skills to explain complex and sensitive information effectively in both written and oral to both patients, families, carers and other professionals
- Skills
Have good IT Skills in Microsoft and email applications
- Skills
Understands specific needs of patients requiring palliative or end of life care
- Skills
Demonstrate commitment to the patients right to be involved in decision making relating to their health care and ensuring decisions are understood by care teams
- Skills
Good organisational skills, ability to prioritise and make effective decisions.
- Skills
Excellent communication skills
- Abilities
Physical capability of performing the role and carrying out responsibilities required by the duties of this post
- Abilities
Ability to be an effective advocate for the patient with multi-disciplinary teams across all healthcare settings
- Abilities
Able to effectively manage own time and work load
- Abilities
Able to work shift patterns including nights, weekend, bank holidays
- Abilities
Ability to work as a team member
- Experience
Experience of dealing with vulnerable adults in a care setting
- Experience
Experience of working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and the ability to form good working relationships at all levels including volunteers
- Experience
Experience of working in a person centred/personal outcomes approach
- Qualifications
Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC Register/ Nursing Associate Foundation Degree qualification
- Qualifications
Demonstrate commitment to continuing professional development
- Qualifications
Care Certificate Qualification/ NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care
- Qualifications
Clinically up to date in general nursing care
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Job summary
At Mountbatten, we are committed to delivering outstanding specialist palliative and end-of-life care, helping patients with progressive and life-limiting conditions remain in their preferred place of care. We are looking for a compassionate and motivated Nursing Associate to join our highly active Community Services Team.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team, supporting patients and families across community, residential and nursing care settings while contributing to the delivery of our 24/7 Specialist Palliative and End of Life Care service.
This is a 12 month fixed-term role.
Hours to be worked flexibly to include weekends, bank holidays and evenings.
Please note: we are not part of the NHS and regrettably we do not hold a licence to enable visa sponsorship.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will hold a Nursing Associate Foundation Degree, and work as part of a highly active community team contributing to the provision of 24/7 Specialist Palliative/End of Life Care.
You will also provide advice and support to patients, their families and other healthcare professions within the community.
You will work independently to complete full holistic patient assessments to ensure needs are met in a timely manner and liaise with the wider team to manage and escalate any identified needs or concerns.
About us
Mountbatten Isle of Wight is part of the Mountbatten Group, and its sister hospice is Mountbatten Hampshire.
We pride ourselves on providing expert care and support to our communities across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, who are facing death, dying and bereavement.
Our vision at Mountbatten is of a world where all dying people and those close to them, have access to expert care of the highest quality, provided by compassionate and professional teams.
Our Values
We care about what we do. We appreciate that people are different and we are kind and compassionate to our patients and families, to our local community and to each other
We are experts in our field. We are professional at all times, aspiring to be the best that we can be in everything that we do
We are innovative and bold. We respond quickly and creatively to the changing needs of our society within the scope of our human and financial resources
We respect our community. We exist for our local population, now and into the future, and we believe that we can achieve more together by working in partnership with others
Details
- Date posted: 15 October 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £27,495.22 to £30,176.50 a year (Mountbatten Band 4)
- Contract: Fixed term
- Duration: 12 months
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: B0508-VC360
- Job locations: Halberry Lane, Newport, Isle of Wight, Hampshire, PO30 2ER, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
KEY TASKS
Develop and maintain communications with patients, carers, other professionals and volunteers
Work closely with members of multidisciplinary team and outside agencies to ensure the provision of individualised care.
Understand the scope of the role of Nursing Associate in the context of nursing and the wider MDT, and within Mountbatten, and how this role may contribute to service development.
To work in conjunction with registered nursing staff in assessment, planning and evaluation of individualised patient centred care.
To seek support and advice from registered nurses and the wider MDT when the within your scope of practice
Support with telephone advice for patients, carers and other professionals, as required from the Community Co-Ordination centre.
Give and receive accurate reports and changes in patients condition
Undertake joint assessments with other professionals and liaise as appropriate regarding ongoing care
Be aware of the service health and safety aspects and adhere to lone worker policy
Promote a safe environment for all patients, carers, visitors and staff in the patients preferred place of care.
Providing support for the Inpatient Unit as appropriate.
Administer drugs and assist in their ordering and storage within your scope of practice and in accordance with Mountbatten Medicines Management Policy.
*Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for the full duties and responsibilities of this rewarding role*
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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This advert is for Nursing Associate - Community with Mountbatten Isle of Wight in Isle of Wight, England. It is listed as a Nursing associate role. The advertised salary is £27495.22 to £30176.50. The contract type is Fixed-Term. The application deadline is 29 Oct 2026.
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