Nursing Associate

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Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Croydon is seeking a Nursing Associate for a full-time position in the renal unit. The role involves delivering high-quality care to dialysis patients, administering medications, and participating in clinical audits. Candidates must have a Foundation Degree in Nursing and be NMC registered. Excellent interpersonal and dialysis skills are essential, alongside effective verbal and written communications. This position offers a chance to work in a rich collaborative environment and contribute to patient care.

Qualifications

• Foundation Degree in Nursing required.
• Nursing Associate must be registered with the NMC.
• Must demonstrate understanding of NMC professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide optimal care to dialysis patients.
• Administer medications according to Trust policy.
• Ensure compliance with infection guidelines.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Basic dialysis experience

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Education

Foundation Degree in Nursing

GCSE/Functional skills in English & Maths level 2

Trained Nursing Associate Registered with the NMC

Job description

Main area Renal Dialysis Grade Band 4 Contract Permanent: Shift work, early and late shifts Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Shift work) Job ref 343-7555754-RB-UB-Y

Employer Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site St Helier Hospital Town Carshalton Salary £32,199 - £34,876 Pro rata per annum inc HCAS (outer London) Salary period Yearly Closing 19/02/2026 23:59

Nursing Associate

Band 4

At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect. We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork. This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work. When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values.

Job overview

Nursing Associate –Band 4

Provide optimum quality of care to patients, offering support to the multi-professional team, will take responsibility for an identified area on regular shift.

Administer medications in alignment with NMC standards of proficiency and Trust policy and procedure.

The post holder will be required to play an integral role in the delivery of Care Benchmarking activities and Trust specific CQUINS targets and participate in audits

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 4!

The Renal Unit at St Helier NHS trust has been offering renal replacement therapy for 50 years as a tertiary renal referral Centre; and is one of the largest in England.

We are looking for a motivated and dynamic Nursing Associate with excellent dialysis skill and experience. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering a high standard of care to dialysis patients as well as ensuring an excellent learning environment for patient and staff. With the support of the Clinical Matron and Manager, the new staff will need to provide holistic care to renal dialysis patients and ensure compliance with specific infection and dialysis guidelines.

The post holder must have excellent interpersonal skills and have basic dialysis experience. He/she must also be self-motivated and have excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.

Working for our organisation

St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George’s Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the Nursing Associate role at Epsom and St Helier.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Foundation Degree in Nursing.
• GCSE/Functional skills in English & Maths level 2
• Trained Nursing Associate Registered with the NMC.
• Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards.
• Knowledge of Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance.

Knowledge

• Has an understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate.
• Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional.
• Understand requirements for NMC professional revalidation.
• Professional Portfolio.

Your recruitment team
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Your application
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References
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Closing date
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Shortlisting
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Application feedback
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Safeguarding and DBS Checks
We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. For roles with direct access to these groups, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required. All staff are expected to understand and uphold their safeguarding responsibilities as part of their role.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.