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Job summary

Main area
nursing
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 4
Contract
1 year (Fixed Term Maternity Cover)
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
847-RM-26-V932-A
Employer
Spectrum Community Health CIC
Employer type
Public (Non NHS)
Site
Tieve Tara Medical Centre
Town
Castleford
Salary
£28,392 - £31,157 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
09/09/2026 23:59

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Nurse Associate - Tieve Tara

NHS AfC: Band 4

Job overview

Join Our Team and Make a Difference in Primary Care

Are you a compassionate and motivated Registered Nursing Associate looking for an exciting opportunity to develop your career within a forward-thinking primary care team?

 

Tieve Tara Medical Centre is seeking a dedicated Nursing Associate to join our multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality, person-centred care to patients across a diverse primary care population. This is an excellent opportunity to work autonomously within your professional scope of practice while contributing to the health and wellbeing of our local community.

 

As a registered Nursing Associate, you will be accountable for your own practice in accordance with the NMC Code and work as an integral member of the primary care team. You will contribute to the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of patient care, supporting people with a wide range of physical and mental health needs.

 

Working across all aspects of primary care, you will deliver a variety of clinical interventions and health promotion activities while supporting patients to achieve positive health outcomes.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities

You will:

·       Deliver safe, effective and person-centred nursing care within your scope of practice.

·       Undertake clinical assessments, observations and therapeutic interventions.

·       Administer medicines and vaccinations following appropriate training, competency assessment and local policies.

·       Run nurse-led clinics

 

What We're Looking For

·       Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC Register who has experience of working with individuals who have complex health needs in a health or social care setting.

·       Experience working within a multidisciplinary team.

·       Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

·       Ability to work independently and recognise when to seek support.

·       Good patient assessment skills and clinical judgement.

·       Computer literacy and experience using digital patient records systems.

 

About You

We are looking for someone who:

·       Demonstrates professionalism, compassion and integrity.

·       Is passionate about delivering excellent patient care.

·       Builds positive working relationships with colleagues and patients.

·       Is adaptable and responsive to changing service needs.

·       Has a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

·       Embodies Spectrum's values of Working Together, Integrity, Respect and Recognition, Compassion and Innovation.

Working for our organisation

BE THE DIFFERENCE IN HEALTHCARE

Join our team

We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our diverse and innovative team.

Whether you are starting out in your healthcare journey or are an experienced healthcare professional looking for a new challenge we’ve got a role for you!

  • Access to NHS Pension
  • Time for you day (additional day off)
  • Refer a friend scheme
  • Training and Development opportunities
  • Flexible Working
  • Access to Employee Assistance and Health and Wellbeing programmes
  • Up to 33 days annual leave

Spectrum Community Health CIC provides a range of award-winning healthcare services on behalf of the NHS, Local Authority Public Health services, and other partners across substance misuse, sexual health, and health and justice settings. As a not-for-profit social enterprise and Community Interest Company our focus is centred on people – our patients, service users, staff and partners.

We are building on our ambition to deliver the best in health and wellbeing on a values-driven ethos and to maintain the highest standards of patient care and service. We are an expanding organisation, but we aim to grow without compromising on quality and social value.

Our Mission

Holistic interventions delivered with compassion for the stigmatised and marginalised in our communities

Our Vision

Quality healthcare that makes a difference to people’s lives, regardless of circumstances.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more information on the job role please see the job description and person specification attached.

Person specification

Education

Essential criteria
  • NVQ Level 4 in Health and Social Care.
  • Registered with the NMC and have the Associate Nurse qualification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria
  • Demonstration of experience of working with people with complex health needs, in a health or social care setting.
  • In depth knowledge of health of primary care, mental health and addiction support and an ability to work across these areas.
  • Experience of work in a multi disciplinary team setting.
  • Knowledge of nursing procedures and practices gained through NVQ 4 or equivalent and Associate Nurse qualification.
  • Understanding and application of confidentiality.
Desirable criteria
  • Previous experience of using or accessing mental health services or caring for someone who has accessed services.
  • Knowledge or experience of working within a GP Practice environment
  • Previous experience of working with people accessing Substance Misuse services or able to demonstrate an understanding of clinical pathways for substance misuse
  • Experience of supervising others.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Belinda Loftus
Job title
Deputy Director of Ops for Community Services
Email address
[email protected]
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