Nursing Associate
At a glance
- Band
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 03/09/2026
- Closes
- 16/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a compassionate and motivated Nursing Associate to join Kerensa Ward, a 25-bedded elderly care ward specializing in dementia and complex needs at Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust. The role involves delivering high-quality, person-centred care to older adults with dementia, focusing on dignity, safety, and enhancing quality of life. You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
Essential criteria
- Qualified band 4 or due to qualify in 6 months on the NMC register as a Nursing Associate
Desirable criteria
- Working currently at band 4 level
- values
- Motivated/compassionate/willingness to learn/team player
- Has led on self initiated patient related quality projects
- Can lead a supported bay
- Has good clinical skills eg cannulation, venepuncture, ecgs etc
- Qualifcations
- Qualified band 4 or due to qualify in 6 months on the NMC register as a Nursing Associate
- Working currently at band 4 level
- values
- Motivated/compassionate/willingness to learn/team player
- Has led on self initiated patient related quality projects
- Can lead a supported bay
- Has good clinical skills eg cannulation, venepuncture, ecgs etc
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 4 at £26,530 – £29,114 a year, across England.
This advert: £28,392 – £31,157 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Nursing Associate
The closing date is 16 September 2026
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Kerensa Ward, a 25-bedded elderly care ward specialising in dementia and complex needs.
We are looking for a compassionate, motivated and patient-focused Nursing Associate to join our multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality, person-centred care to older adults living with dementia.
Kerensa Ward provides specialist care for patients with cognitive impairment, frailty and multiple co-morbidities, focusing on dignity, safety and enhancing quality of life.
This role has been approved for advertising; however, it is also being assessed as a suitable alternative employment opportunity. As a result, the vacancy may be withdrawn or there may be a delay before shortlisting can begin.
This role is open to all applicants. However, in line with Cornwall First recruitment principles, initial shortlisting will prioritise applicants from Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and the Integrated Care Board for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
Main duties of the job
Deliver safe, effective and compassionate nursing care to patients with dementia and complex elderly care needs. Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care using a person-centred approach Support patients with behaviour
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