Registered Nurse Associate Planned Care Nursing Band 4

Esht; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 27,000 - GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Eastbourne is looking for a Registered Nurse Associate to join the District Nursing team. This full-time role requires a qualified nurse associate to provide holistic care and support to patients. Key responsibilities include delivering clinical care, assisting with training, and collaborating with other health professionals. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience. The position offers a competitive salary and a chance to work within an outstanding care service.

Qualifications

• Foundation Degree in relevant health field.
• NMC Registration required.
• Experience in diverse healthcare settings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical care according to patient needs.
• Assist in training and development of students.
• Work with multi-professional teams across sites.

Skills

Clinical care delivery

Communication skills

Self-directed working

Education

Foundation Degree in Health & Social Care

NMC Registration as a Nursing Associate

GCSE Grade A-C English & Maths or Equivalent

Job description

Registered Nurse Associate - Planned Care Nursing Band 4 - Eastbourne

NHS AfC: Band 4

Main area District Nursing Grade NHS AfC: Band 4 Contract Permanent: full time Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 374-KN258-D

Site St Marys House Town Eastbourne Salary £27,485 - £30,162 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 16/02/2026 23:59

We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work.

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust provides safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to the half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.

We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £700 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex.

Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000+ dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people’s own homes.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being Caring and Effective. The Conquest Hospital in Hastings and our Community Services were rated ‘Outstanding’ and Eastbourne DGH was rated ‘Good’ Our two acute hospitals have Emergency Departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services.

Job overview

An exciting opportunity to join our District Nursing team as a Registered Nurse Associate for the Community (registered with the NMC) within the Eastbourne Team.

This is a full-time position for a qualified or soon to qualify registered nurse associate, working within the District Nursing team and collaborative working with Adult Social Care. It presents an opportunity to develop skills and knowledge within the new Primary Care Networks.

The District Nursing Teams were rated as Outstanding for Care by Care Quality Commission in February 2020.
Our service covers a 7 day week from 8 am- 6 pm.

Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner essential.

Main duties of the job

This is a community post and therefore you must have access to a car and hold a current driving licence . You will also be expected to support students as part of their basic training and colleagues as part of their ongoing professional development.

The role of the Registered Nursing Associate is to work with the multi professional team and the Registered Nurse to assess, plan, organise and deliver clinical care in line with service and patient needs, as agreed with supervising clinicians.

The nursing associate has a breadth of knowledge across the lifespan and across the fields of nursing, providing holistic and person centred care and support for people of all ages and in a variety of settings. The nursing associate works independently under the leadership of registered nurses, working within the sphere of nursing care and within all aspects of the nursing process (Health Education England 2018)

Working for our organisation

We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work

We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people’s own homes.

In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated ‘Outstanding’. Eastbourne DGH rated ‘Good’.

In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious ‘Building for our Future’ programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Foundation Degree in Health & Social Care
• NMC Registration as a Nursing Associate
• Fully Completed Care Certificate
• GCSE Grade A-C English & Maths or Equivalent
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Have completed training or study in areas relevant to the role applied for, or be willing to undertake, for example: venepuncture, urethral catheterisation, leg ulcer dressings (depending on area of practice)

Experience

• Experience relevant to area of practice applied for
• Experience of working with patients & families from a range of cultures & backgrounds
• Experience of self-directed working and working as part of a team
• Evidence of good written and verbal communication skills
• Have experience in more than one area of practice
• Other health care related experience

Patients come first at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.

Our vision is to be:

• The healthcare provider of first choice for the people of East Sussex.

Our mission is to:

• Deliver better health outcomes and an excellent experience for everyone we provide with healthcare services.

Our strategic objectives are to:

• Improve quality and clinical outcomes by ensuring that safe patient care is our highest priority.
• Play a leading role in local partnerships to meet the needs of our local population and improve and enhance patients’ experiences.
• Use our resources efficiently and effectively for the benefit of our patients and their care to ensure our services clinically, operationally and financially sustainable.

Our aims are that all services delivered by the Trust are:

• Safe
• Effective
• Caring
• Responsive and
• Well led

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

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.