Nurse Associate

Job summary
*** Please note this post is internal to North Cheshire and Mersey employees ***

To provide a wide range of nursing care as determined by service requirements and delegated by a registered practitioner at the level required of a Nurse Associate. All concerns and queries would be escalated to the Registered Nurse on duty who will provide advice and guidance.

Communicate effectively across a wide range of channels and with a wide range of individuals, the public, health and social care professionals, maintaining the focus of communication on delivering and improving health and care services.

Demonstrate inter-personal skills that promote clarity, compassion, empathy, respect and trust and liaising with patients, staff and visitors at all times.

Main duties of the job
Be responsible and accountable for own practice, working within limits of competence and within professional boundaries while raising concerns to a registered care professional or appropriate person as and when required.

Carry out specific delegated clinical tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency which promotes excellent patient care and continued partnership working.

Where appropriate work without direct supervision, at times delivering care independently in line with the individuals plan of care, within designated parameters of practice of the Nursing associate role, accessing clinical and care advice when needed while providing feedback on progress against the care plan.

About us
Flexible working will be considered for all roles.

North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (NCM) serves more than one million residents across the Halton and Warrington boroughs and the wider North West region.

Bringing together community and out-of-hospital services (formerly provided by Bridgewater Community Healthcare) with inpatient and elective care (formerly Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals) we provide services at two hospital sites and more than 70 community hubs and facilities.

Our mission, vision and values are at the heart of North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (NCM).

They underpin everything we do and everything we aspire to be as an organisation.

Our mission
We will be exceptional for our patients, our communities and each other

Our vision
We will be a great organisation providing excellent healthcare and opportunities to work and learn

Our values

• Kind: We are caring, supportive and respectful to everyone
• Open: We are honest, transparent and open to new ways of working
• Fair: We listen, value our differences and are inclusive to all
• One team: We work well together and with our communities

Details
Date posted: 23 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 4
Salary: £28,392 to £31,157 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: C9835-WA26-139
Job locations: Europa Point, Europa Boulevard, Warrington, Cheshire, WA5 7TY, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
The Nursing Associate works with Registered Nurses and other members of the multi-professional team to provide and monitor care, contribute to ongoing assessment and monitor the condition and health needs of people within their care, in partnership with the multi-professional team and in line with agreed service pathways.

Main tasks and responsibilities

• To provide a wide range of nursing care as determined by service requirements and delegated by a registered practitioner at the level required of a Nurse Associate. All concerns and queries would be escalated to the Registered Nurse on duty who will provide advice and guidance.

This list of duties is not intended to be exhaustive but indicates the main areas of work and may be subject to change after consultation with the post-holder to meet the changing needs of the organisation.

Full Job Description attached.

Person Specification
Right to Work
Essential

• Do you currently have the unrestricted right to work in the UK?
• If appointed, will you require sponsorship under a UK work visa route (now or in the future)?
• Please note that sponsorship is not available for all roles. Sponsorship will only be considered where the post meets the relevant UK immigration requirements and where the organisation determines that sponsorship is appropriate for the role.

Experience
Essential

• Understanding of the scope of the Nursing Associate role within the team and organisation.
• Ability to communicate with members of the public and health and care providers.
• Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a registered care professional.
• Understanding of evidence-based practice.

Desirable

• Previous community experience. Evidence of involvement in supporting and developing less experienced staff.
• Portfolio of learning relating to knowledge and experience acquired during Nursing Associate training.

Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Nursing Associate. Successful attainment of the Level 5 Foundation Degree equivalent component.

Job Specific Requirements
Essential

• Ability to travel independently across the Trust.
• Ability to work flexibly in accordance with service needs.

Skills, Knowledge & Competencies
Essential

• Evidence of time management and ability to prioritise workload according to patient need.
• Evidence of IT skills including PCs, iPads and associated equipment. Ability to work on own initiative within set boundaries.
• Ability to communicate sensitive information to patients, relatives and carers.
• Good verbal and written skills.
• Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate packages of care.
• Ability to develop effective interpersonal skills and relationships across health and social care settings.

Desirable

• A range of extended clinical skills and demonstrated clinical knowledge.
• Male and female catheterisation. Bladder scanning, venepuncture and suprapubic catheterisation.
• Clinical observations and wound management.

Relationships
Essential

• If you are related to a director or have a relationship with a director or employee of an appointing organisation, please state the relationship.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (BCH)
Address: Europa Point, Europa Boulevard, Warrington, Cheshire, WA5 7TY, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://northcheshireandmersey.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Samantha Wilson, samantha.wilson26@nhs.net

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