Nursing Associate

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Job summary

A community health provider in Creswell is seeking a newly qualified Nursing Associate to join their dedicated team. This full-time position offers a 12-month fixed-term contract, supported by multi-disciplinary collaboration. Candidates should bring compassion and strong communication skills, as well as experience in direct patient care. The role involves providing effective evidence-based care under supervision and ensuring accurate patient record maintenance. This position is ideal for individuals looking to make a difference in community health.

Benefits

Free parking facilities

Qualifications

• Must be a registered Nursing Associate with a valid PIN.
• Experience in healthcare settings is required.
• Experience in performing long-term condition reviews is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, safe, and effective care and support to patients.
• Perform routine nursing tasks under supervision.
• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous patient records.

Skills

Compassionate care

Strong communication skills

Effective time management

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register

Placement experience in the four fields of nursing

General Practice Experience

Tools

SystmOne

Electronic patient documentation system

Job description

Main area Nursing Associate Grade NHS AfC: Band 4 Contract 12 months (12 months secondment from 01/04/2025) Hours Full time - 30 hours per week Job ref 842-SCS-6365-25

Employer Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type NHS
Site Creswell Medical Centre
Town Creswell
Salary £27,485 - £30,162 pa, pro rata
Salary period Yearly
Closing 22/02/2026 23:59

Nursing Associate

NHS AfC: Band 4

The Trust is currently under-represented in terms of individuals from BME backgrounds and welcomes applicants from these communities. DCHS is also an LGBT inclusive employer. Selection will be on a basis of merit. The Trust has achieved the status of a Disability Confident Leader and guarantees to invite to assessment applicants who meet the criteria for the job vacancy. To ensure the diversity of the workforce and understand the differing needs of our communities, the Trust is committed to the principles of Positive Action.

Be outstanding – join an outstanding team!

Job overview

We are seeking a newly qualified Nurse Associate who is positive, compassionate, and self-motivated to join our team at Creswell and Langwith Medical Centre. This position is supported by the PCN ARRS funding initiative and comes with a 12-month fixed-term contract, which may be extended depending on NHS funding and guidance.

In addition to fulfilling the responsibilities of the Nurse Associate role, the successful candidate will also be expected to dedicate an appropriate portion of their time to facilitating and participating in monthly MDT meetings. As a key member of the CST multidisciplinary team, you will collaborate closely with the clinical staff as well as other services—including the social prescribing team, occupational therapy, and Adult Social Services—to ensure that vulnerable patients receive appropriate and effective care.

Strong communication skills are essential for the Care Coordinator role. To support this, the PCN provide a two-day health coaching skills course that will equip you with the necessary skills for this aspect of the job.

IMPORTANT- PLEASE READ

It is Trust policy that for posts that are for a time limited period, applicants who are currently employed by an NHS organisation will only be appointed on a secondment basis and should have approval from their line manager this is possible before applying. Applicants who are not employed by an NHS organisation, will receive a fixed term contract.

Main duties of the job

Nursing Associates work in practice, independently under the leadership of registered nurses.

Provide compassionate, safe and effective care and support to patients.

Provide effective evidence-based care for service users under the supervision of registered nurses to perform non-complex activities, in line with clinical governance and professional standards.

Perform routine nursing tasks such as venepuncture, BP checks, ECG, BMI, lifestyle advice, CVD health checks, screening and long-term condition annual reviews as directed and agreed with line manager, registered general nurses and GPs.

• Work with our clinical and non-clinical team to deliver holistic and patient-centred care
• Actively participate in MDT meetings as required

Participate in training relevant to your role and responsibilities

Support the delivery of services to meet QOF, enhanced services specifications, and NHSE contract changes

Administer medications as prescribed and in accordance with NMC standards under Patient Specific Directions. [Immunisation and Vaccination]

Prioritise and manage own workload.

Maintain accurate, contemporaneous patient records in line with Trust policy and the NMC Code.

Following agreed protocols with referral to Practice Nurse or GPs as appropriate to promote health and well-being and prevent adverse effects on health and well-being.

Working for our organisation

Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.

We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people’s own homes and via virtual consultations.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Alongside the main responsibilities outlined, applicants are advised to carefully review the Job Description and Person Specification. Applications should be submitted only by individuals who are qualified Nurse Associates with a valid PIN and possess the competencies outlined in the Job Description and Person Specification.

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Person specification

Education, Qualifications

• Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register [This is a level 5 Foundation degree specific to Nursing Associate practice]
• Placement experience working within the 4 fields of nursing
• General Practice Experience

Experience and Knowledge

• Working in a healthcare setting
• Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience in carrying out long term condition Reviews and performing diagnostic testing
• SystmOne experience or other electronic patient documentation system
• Evidence of additional responsibilities/interests e.g. link/champion roles

Skills and Attributes

• Effective time management
• Communication
• Reliable and professional

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust (DCHS) is one of the largest providers of specialist community healthcare in England and we currently employ around 4,500 staff. We deliver a variety of services across Derbyshire, caring for nearly 1.8 million patients each year.

We deliver patient care through 11 community hospitals, 4 minor injury units, 29 health centres and a learning disability centre. Another key part of our service is out in the community where we care for people in their own homes via therapists, health visitors and district nurses, and promoting public health in the wider community. As a Trust we care for patients of all ages with a special focus on the needs of elderly people and the very young.

DCHS has been recognised as a top 10 NHS organisation to work for in the UK by the Health Service Journal and NHS Employers in their Best Places to Work 2015 campaign. The Trust is also the runner-up in the category for the best NHS community trust employer.

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Our vision “to be the best provider of local healthcare and to be a great place to work”

Our values:

1) To get the basics right

2) To act with compassion and respect

3) To make a difference

4) To value and develop teamwork

5) To value everyone’s contribution because everyone matters

The majority of our locations offer free parking facilities for staff.

We will communicate with you regarding your application via email so please check your email account on a regular basis. If using hotmail, MSN or yahoo email accounts please check your 'junk/spam' mail regularly.

If you require any support in completing the application form please do not hesitate to contact the Recruitment Team, 01332 564856, option 1, option 1 or [e-mail] and we will be happy to provide assistance.

Please note - if we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for our service and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.

Application numbers

Please be aware this vacancy will close when it has hit a certain number of applications, even if this is before the listed closing date. We recommend you complete and submit your application as soon as you are able.