Nursing Associate
At a glance
- Band
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
- Posted
- 04/09/2026
- Closes
- 16/09/2026
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Role summary
Join the Sexual Health Service as a Nursing Associate to promote sexual health, reduce health inequalities, and deliver person-centred care. This role involves supporting BBV/HIV services and assisting with vasectomy procedures within a specialist team. You will provide high-quality, confidential care, undertake clinical procedures, and support patients with STI testing, treatment, and health promotion. The position requires a compassionate, non-judgemental approach and excellent communication skills to support vulnerable patients.
Essential criteria
- Live NMC Nursing Associate Registration
- Nursing Associate Foundation Degree qualification
- GCSE Grade A-C in Maths & English or skills level 2 Maths & English or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- Qualification in assessment, supervision and teaching in clinical practice
- Other
- For posts in the community: It is an essential requirement of the role that the post holder has a valid driving licence and is either a car owner and able to use the car for work purposes, or has a Trust personal lease vehicle which may be used for the role. However, the Trust would consider making reasonable adjustments to the role, if necessary, to enable a disabled person to undertake the role
- Experience and knowledge
- Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information
- Experience in a health care setting
- Knowledge of or experience in coaching and mentoring practices and tools
- Knowledge of or experience in Quality improvement tools, techniques and methods
- Qualifications / Professional Registration
- Live NMC Nursing Associate Registration
- Nursing Associate Foundation Degree qualification
- GCSE Grade A-C in Maths & English or skills level 2 Maths & English or equivalent
- Qualification in assessment, supervision and teaching in clinical practice
- Other
- For posts in the community: It is an essential requirement of the role that the post holder has a valid driving licence and is either a car owner and able to use the car for work purposes, or has a Trust personal lease vehicle which may be used for the role. However, the Trust would consider making reasonable adjustments to the role, if necessary, to enable a disabled person to undertake the role
- Experience and knowledge
- Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information
- Experience in a health care setting
- Knowledge of or experience in coaching and mentoring practices and tools
- Knowledge of or experience in Quality improvement tools, techniques and methods
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.
Posted 3d ago · Closes in 10d
Plenty of time to prepare a strong application.
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Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Nursing Associate
The closing date is 16 September 2026
Job summary
Are you passionate about promoting sexual health, reducing health inequalities and delivering non-judgemental, person-centred care? Join our Sexual Health Service as a Nursing Associate and play a vital role in supporting people to make informed choices about their health and wellbeing.
We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Registered Nursing Associate (RNA) to join our team, supporting the delivery of BBV/HIV services and assisting with vasectomy procedures. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a specialist service, providing high-quality, patient-centred care to individuals from a wide range of backgrounds. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and a compassionate, non-judgemental approach, with the ability to build positive relationships and support vulnerable patients with dignity, empathy, and respect.
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.
Main duties of the job
Working within a friendly, specialist sexual health team, you'll support the delivery of confidential, compassionate care across a range of clinics and community settings. You'll work closely with registered nurses, doctors and
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