# Qualified Nursing Associate

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
- **Location:** West Park Hospital
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Nursing associate
- **Grade:** Band 4
- **Salary:** £28,392 - £31,157 per annum
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- **Closing date:** 2026-09-15T22:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-09-01T15:42:07.912Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/Redcar/Tees_Esk_Wear_Valleys_NHS_Trust/Adult_Mental_Health_Services/Adult_Mental_Health_Services-v8266544
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8266544?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.tewv.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

As part of community transformation an exciting role has been developed between TEWV & Tees Valley Primary Care networks (PCN’S).

We are looking for an enthusiastic Nursing Associate to work within the Tees Valley. 50% of the role will include working in the PCN's across the Tees Valley and 50% working into TEWV hub in the One life in Hartlepool.

The role is to ensure that physical health needs of SMI patients are met. The practitioner will be expected to link in with individual GP practices to identify patients outstanding for physical health checks.

An assertive outreach approach will be adopted to engage patients on the SMI register to have their physical health investigations carried out, with an aim to reduce the health inequalities faced.

Time will be shared between TEWV & PCN's meaning the new role will involve time working in our secondary care teams and in primary care settings across the Tees Valley.

You must have the Right to Work in the UK in order to be successfully appointed to this role. Please note, this role does not meet the required eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa and therefore the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular role.

### Main duties of the job

Are you recovery focused?

Are you determined to achieve positive outcomes for patients and their carers?

Do you enjoy helping people and you do so in a person-centred manner?

If the answer is Yes to the above we would like to hear from you.

The successful candidate will be able to work as part of an integrated Community Mental Health Team and Primary Care Services.

Managerial and clinical supervision will be provided to support the successful candidate manage their caseload.

There are varied opportunities for training and development, with clinical development needs being identified and monitored through appraisal.

The successful individual will need a Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care or be a registered Nursing Associate.

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for you post and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

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.

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.

### Applicant requirements

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.

## Person Specification

### Skills

**Essential**

- Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
- Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload
- Ability to deal with non- routine and unpredictable nature of workload and individual patient contact
- Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non-verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with people, their families, carers and colleagues
- 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.
- Must be able to demonstrate the English language proficiency level required for this post

### Knowledge

**Essential**

- Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
- Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information

### Experience

**Essential**

- 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
- Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code.
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice
- Understand requirements for NMC professional Revalidation
- Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans

**Desirable**

- Experience in a health care setting

### Qualifications

**Essential**

- Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register
- Nursing Associate Foundation Degree qualification
- GCSE Grade A-C in Maths & English or skills level 2 Maths & English or equivalent

**Desirable**

- Qualification in assessment, supervision and teaching in clinical practice

## Documents

- [our journey to change (pdf, 595.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2498)
- [mindful employer recruitment (pdf, 93.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1595)
- [probationary period procedure (pdf, 303.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1903)
- [job description and person specification (pdf, 294.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10581008)

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