Job requirements
Essential
24 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Ability to communicate effectively with members of the public and health and care providers
- Skills
Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and well being
- Skills
Evidence of improvement in support / development of less experienced staff
- Skills
Evidence of recent work based learning or self directed learning (Making Every Contact Count)
- Values
Continuous improvement – committed to making improvements to our services for the benefit of all
- Values
Accountability – taking ownership to anticipate, develop and deliver high quality care
- Values
Respect – how we treat others in an inclusive and supportive way
- Values
Enthusiasm – demonstrate our passion and pride for what we do and how we do it
- Values
Support – actively supporting others with compassion and courage
- Knowledge
Ability to work effectively as a team member under appropriate supervision
- Knowledge
Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a registered care professional
- Knowledge
Ability to work independently and to use own initiative as appropriate and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Knowledge
Ability to deal with nonroutine and unpredictable nature of the workload and individual patient contact
- Knowledge
Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
- Knowledge
Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
- Knowledge
Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
- Knowledge
Understanding of evidence-based practice
- Knowledge
Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice as outlined in the Code
- Experience
Ability to communicate effectively with members of the public and health and care providers
- Experience
Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and well being
- Experience
Evidence of improvement in support / development of less experienced staff
- Experience
Evidence of recent work based learning or self directed learning (Making Every Contact Count)
- Qualifications
Nursing Associate Foundation Degree from an approved programme
- Qualifications
NMC Registered as a Nursing Associate
Desirable
4 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Skills
Skills in audit and improvement methodology or willing to undertake
- Experience
Evidence of improvement in support / development of less experienced staff
- Experience
Evidence of recent work based learning or self directed learning
- Qualifications
Additional post registration qualification relevant to field of practice
Job overview
Our Vision is to strive for perfect, whole-person care that helps people live happier, healthier lives.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Band 4 Community Registered Nursing Associate in Sefton.
Community District Nursing is a busy but rewarding job, you will be surrounded by friendly and supportive colleagues in an environment that encourages new ideas, innovation, and personal development. The team thrives on delivering high standards of care at all times in a safe, effective, and timely manner.
The band 4 Registered Nursing Associate role is to assist, without direct supervision, in the delivery of high standards of nursing care to patients in the community by following prescribed programmes of care. The role involves working autonomously and a car driver/owner.
This post requires a motivational and enthusiastic individual who is passionate about patient care. You must be flexible, approachable, compassionate, motivated, and hardworking and be able to use your own initiative.
The post holder will be expected to workdays and weekends including bank holidays, 37.5 hours per week. The service operates between 08:00 and 20:00, 7 days a week and you will be required to work shifts between these times Flexible working will be considered.
Main duties of the job
You will work collaboratively as part of a community health team to meet the needs of patients, support the delivery of policy and procedures and provide clinical leadership.
You will provide competent and skilled care and advice to patients in their own homes and other community settings.
You will demonstrate an attitude which respects and values patients, service users and their carers ensuring they are at the centre of their care.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Community Services Division
This clinical division delivers community health services to people in their own homes, health centres and clinics, NHS walk-In centres and our older adults intermediate care ward at Aintree University Hospital site.
As well as the many community nursing services, this division delivers specialist dental health care, therapies, sexual health, medicines management and nutrition and dietetics services. Our teams work closely with GPs and other health and social care services to ensure patients are cared for with the best support, in or closer to their home.
Our services enable people to remain as independent as possible and many are delivered 24 hours, seven days a week.
Every year our staff deliver care to thousands of patients whilst talking to their families and carers. These hundreds of thousands of interactions mean that our staff are best placed to understand patients’ holistic health and social needs, including education, prevention and self care.
We are committed to helping staff balance work and home life and welcome applications from applicants wishing to work part-time or with flexible working arrangements.
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.
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This advert is for Registered Nurse Associate with Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust in Warrington, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Nursing associate role. The advertised salary is £28,392 - £31,157 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 12 Oct 2026.
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