Registered Nursing Associate
Closing date: 21 May 2026.
We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and innovative Nursing Associate to join our Older Adult Mental Health Inpatient service on Woodland Ward at the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust.
Position: Full‑time permanent.
Working pattern: 3–4 long days/ shift (07:30–20:00 / 19:30–08:00) across a four‑week period, including weekends and bank holidays.
Career development: We offer many future career development opportunities, including registered nurse degree apprenticeships.
Main duties and responsibilities
- Welcoming newly qualified and experienced Nursing Associates.
- Communicating effectively with everyone at all levels.
- Managing own named patients, evaluating care plans and working autonomously.
- Problem‑solving, delegating, coordinating and managing time effectively.
- Exhibiting excellent communication, interpersonal skills and a flexible, responsive approach.
- Providing leadership, supervision, monitoring and education to junior staff, students and learners.
- Conducting assessments of mental health needs, risk management and care planning using SBAR.
- Liaising with community mental health, Hospital at Home, Mental Health Liaison and Acute Trust services.
- Maintaining high standards of patient care, ensuring individuality, privacy, and confidentiality.
- Adhering to the NMC code and all Trust policies and procedures.
Person Specification
Skills & Abilities
- Clear and effective communication in English, verbal and written.
- Assessing, planning and evaluating programmes of care.
- Working effectively as a team member.
- Using initiative and making decisions.
- Maintaining clear, legible documentation.
- Participating in reflective practice and clinical supervision.
- Supporting, supervising, assessing and acting as a role model for students and other staff.
Qualifications
- NMC Nursing Associate registration.
- GCSE English (grade A‑C) or equivalent.
- GCSE Maths (grade A‑C) or equivalent.
- Original certificates will be requested at the point of offer.
Additional Criteria
- Ability to carry out the physical requirements of the role, including using mechanical hoists to move patients.
Knowledge
- Understanding of the NMC Code of Conduct.
- Knowledge of the ageing process and related mental and physical health problems.
- Knowledge of individual responsibilities towards health and safety.
- Understanding the role of the Nursing Associate in the context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team, and how the role may contribute to service development.
- Knowing when to seek advice and escalating to the appropriate professional.
Experience
- Experience working in multidisciplinary teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi‑disciplinary team.
- Experience prioritising one's own workload.
- Experience working without direct supervision.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check to confirm no criminal convictions.
About us
We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire. Our team of over 4,500 staff serves people of all ages and conditions from over 100 sites.
We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures and ethnicities. We support you to thrive with flexible working options for a great work‑life balance and help you fulfil your ambitions.
Benefits
- 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service.
- Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay for unsocial hours.
- Flexible and agile working opportunities.
- Great maternity, paternity and adoption support.
- Wide range of supportive staff networks.
- Health and wellbeing opportunities.
Pay and Contract
Salary: £28,392 to £31,157 a year pro rata for part time.
Contract: Permanent.
Location: New Haven, Princess of Wales Community Hospital.
Reference number: C9798-2253.
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Closing date: 21 May 2026.
We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and innovative Nursing Associate to join our Older Adult Mental Health Inpatient service on Woodland Ward at the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust.
Position: Full‑time permanent.
Working pattern: 3–4 long days/ shift (07:30–20:00 / 19:30–08:00) across a four‑week period, including weekends and bank holidays.
Career development: We offer many future career development opportunities, including registered nurse degree apprenticeships.
Main duties and responsibilities
- Welcoming newly qualified and experienced Nursing Associates.
- Communicating effectively with everyone at all levels.
- Managing own named patients, evaluating care plans and working autonomously.
- Problem‑solving, delegating, coordinating and managing time effectively.
- Exhibiting excellent communication, interpersonal skills and a flexible, responsive approach.
- Providing leadership, supervision, monitoring and education to junior staff, students and learners.
- Conducting assessments of mental health needs, risk management and care planning using SBAR.
- Liaising with community mental health, Hospital at Home, Mental Health Liaison and Acute Trust services.
- Maintaining high standards of patient care, ensuring individuality, privacy, and confidentiality.
- Adhering to the NMC code and all Trust policies and procedures.
Person Specification
Skills & Abilities
- Clear and effective communication in English, verbal and written.
- Assessing, planning and evaluating programmes of care.
- Working effectively as a team member.
- Using initiative and making decisions.
- Maintaining clear, legible documentation.
- Participating in reflective practice and clinical supervision.
- Supporting, supervising, assessing and acting as a role model for students and other staff.
Qualifications
- NMC Nursing Associate registration.
- GCSE English (grade A‑C) or equivalent.
- GCSE Maths (grade A‑C) or equivalent.
- Original certificates will be requested at the point of offer.
Additional Criteria
- Ability to carry out the physical requirements of the role, including using mechanical hoists to move patients.
Knowledge
- Understanding of the NMC Code of Conduct.
- Knowledge of the ageing process and related mental and physical health problems.
- Knowledge of individual responsibilities towards health and safety.
- Understanding the role of the Nursing Associate in the context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team, and how the role may contribute to service development.
- Knowing when to seek advice and escalating to the appropriate professional.
Experience
- Experience working in multidisciplinary teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi‑disciplinary team.
- Experience prioritising one’s own workload.
- Experience working without direct supervision.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check to confirm no criminal convictions.
About us
We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire. Our team of over 4,500 staff serves people of all ages and conditions from over 100 sites.
We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures and ethnicities. We support you to thrive with flexible working options for a great work‑life balance and help you fulfil your ambitions.
Benefits
- 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service.
- Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay for unsocial hours.
- Flexible and agile working opportunities.
- Great maternity, paternity and adoption support.
- Wide range of supportive staff networks.
- Health and wellbeing opportunities.
Pay and Contract
Salary: £28,392 to £31,157 a year pro rata for part time.
Contract: Permanent.
Location: New Haven, Princess of Wales Community Hospital.
Reference number: C9798-2253.
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