Job summary
- Main area
- Qualified nurse associate
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 376-RCG-0633
- Employer
- Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Swallownest Court
- Town
- Sheffield
- Salary
- £27,485 - £30,162 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 12/08/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 26/08/2025
Employer heading
Qualified Nurse Associate
NHS AfC: Band 4
Job overview
Are you a Qualified Nursing Associate looking to join an innovative time and drive compassionate patient-centred care?
We are looking for an established or new Qualified Nursing Associate to join Kingfisher Ward, which is a 5 bedded psychiatric intensive care unit which provides safe, effective, recovery focused care in partnership with service users, families and carers to support the service users recovery journey
You will be supported within a multidisciplinary team consisting of occupational therapists, psychiatrists, physiotherapists, activity workers and assistant practitioners.
We provide a range of training and educational opportunities, clinical supervision and peer group support.
Main duties of the job
Maintain a professional portfolio, identifying role and skill developments in line with the NMC Code of professional practice.
Keep up to date with current national developments in nursing practice and policy.
Ensure NMC revalidation requirements are met.
To contribute to Trust wide/departmental policies, procedures and guidelines.
Maintain a professional appearance in line with the Trust dress code.
Uphold the Trust’s values and behaviours and behave in a manner fitting with the responsible position of the post holder, maintaining public confidence and the Trusts reputation for delivering excellent care.
Maintain professional working relationships with staff and respect the equality and diversity of each and every person he/she comes into contact with in the course of his/her business.
Working for our organisation
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register
- Care Certificate
- Educated to a minimum level 5 foundation degree specific to nursing associate practice
- GCSE level 4-9 in Maths and English or equivalent
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous experience of working within a health / care setting
- Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and wellbeing (Making Every Contact Count)
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
- Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise
- IT skills appropriate to the role
- Ability to communicate with members of the public and health and care providers
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Anne-Maire Walsh
- Job title
- Ward manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01709447443
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