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Location
Salary
£28,392 - £31,157 per annum
Profession
Nursing associate
Grade
Band 4
Deadline
04 May 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
17 Apr 2026

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Nursing Associate to join an innovative and forward thinking Frailty service.

We welcome applications from both newly qualified candidates and those with experience who are looking for a change.

This post is Full Time, working rotational shifts over a 24/7 period.

Main duties of the job

The nursing associate has a breadth of knowledge across all stages of life and across the fields of nursing, providing holistic and person centered care and support for people of all  ages and in a variety of settings.

They work independently under the  leadership of registered nurses, working within the relevant scope of practice and within all aspects of the nursing process.

Nursing associates are equipped with the knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes and behaviours relevant to employment as a Nursing Associate and will work to the NMC Code of Conduct and the Nursing Associate Standards of Proficiency.

The following criteria identify the core components of the roles, responsibilities and accountabilities of Nursing Associates.

They identify what Nursing Associates can contribute to the health and wellbeing of patients and service users, and apply across all health and care settings. Integral to all of these is the ability to communicate effectively, with sensitivity and compassion, and to manage relationships with people, making reasonable adjustments where necessary.

We welcome applications from candidates who require Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK, and these will be considered alongside all other applications in line with our commitment to equality and inclusion.

Applicants can determine their potential eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship by reviewing the Skilled Worker Visa criteria set out by UKVI on the gov.uk website.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

We reserve the right to close the  advert early in the event of high levels of interest. Therefore early applications are encouraged.