Nursing Associate
At a glance
- Band
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Part-time
- Hours / week
- 30
- Posted
- 21/09/2026
- Closes
- 05/10/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This contract type is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
NHS Trusts cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for part-time, bank, locum, zero-hours, job-share or short fixed-term (under 12 months) contracts under current Home Office rules. This applies even when the wider Trust holds a Skilled Worker licence.
Role summary
This role is for a qualified Band 4 Nursing Associate to join a supportive community team in Hertfordshire, working 30 hours per week. You will deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to patients in their homes and local communities as part of a multidisciplinary team. The position involves participating in a weekend rota and requires strong communication skills and a commitment to person-centred care. The trust offers learning and development opportunities through the CLCH Academy.
Key responsibilities
- Providing high-quality, evidence-based nursing care for an allocated group of patients.
- Acting as an accountable nursing professional, practising in line with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Standards of Proficiency.
- Recognising and working within the scope of your competence, seeking support and guidance when required.
- Working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver effective, patient-centred care and make efficient use of resources.
- Contributing to the delivery of safe, high-quality care while supporting the wider nursing team.
- Undertaking a range of clinical procedures and interventions appropriate to the role.
Essential criteria
- Registered Nursing Associate with current UK NMC registration
- Educated to a minimum level 5 Foundation degree level specific to nursing associate practice
- GCSEs Grade 9 - 4 in Maths and English or equivalent
- Care Certificate
- Previous experience of working within a health / care setting in the field of area applied for
- Relevant experience of working self-directed or as part of a team.
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role contributes to service development
- Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within the Code
- Relevant clinical skills in the area of work
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal, non- verbal communication) with patients/relatives, carers and other members of the multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with people, their families, carers and colleagues.
- Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of workload and individual patient contact
- [contact details removed] to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice when needed
- Ability to work well as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload effectively
- Able to recognise own limitations in the context of the nursing associate role
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to an appropriate registered health or care professiona
- Ability to participate in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
- IT awareness and ability to use NHS systems
- Ability to support, supervise and act as a role model to nursing associate students, other learners and health care support workers as required within the clinical setting.
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010) (dependent on borough)
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 4 at £26,530 – £29,114 a year, across England.
This advert: £27,485 – £30,162 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Central London Community Health Trust
Nursing Associate
The closing date is 05 October 2026
Job summary
Are you a qualified Nursing Associate looking to develop your skills within a supportive community team? This is an exciting time to join our Community Nursing Service in Hertfordshire.
We are seeking a qualified Band 4 Nursing Associate to work 30 hours per week, delivering high-quality care to people in their own homes and local communities.
We are developing new community pathways to support more care in people's homes. Through the CLCH Academy, you will have access to a range of learning and development opportunities. You will be supported by Professional Development Nurses and your Team Leader to build the knowledge and competencies needed for your role. We have a strong track record of supporting Registered Nursing Associates to complete the Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship Programme.
You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, providing safe, compassionate and effective care. Strong communication skills, adaptability and a commitment to treating patients with dignity and respect are essential.
We welcome applications from people who:o Are committed to person-centred careo Work collaboratively and communicate effectivelyo Are motivated to learn and developo Contribute to continuous improvement and high-quality care
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