Neighbourhood nurse associate practitioner | Medway Community Healthcare CIC


Company:	Medway Community Healthcare CIC
Salary:	£28,392 - £31,157 per annum (dependant on NHS experience)
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Strood, Lordswood and Rochester, ME2 4UL
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	20 Jul 2026
Closing date:	19 Aug 2026

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Summary

• Do you have a foundation degree in health and social care or the nursing associate qualification?

• Do you have the confidence to work alone, putting the patient at the heart of what you do?

• Are you passionate about supporting patients holistically to leave hospital earlier, and avoid repeat admissions?

• Would you like to join a service that will give you the time and space to learn, with a comprehensive nursing induction programme and clinical supervision

If you answered yes, we’ve got the perfect role for you!

Due to the nature of this role, you will need to have a valid UK driving licence and access to a car you can use for work purposes

We are seeking a compassionate Nurse Associate to compliment our our Neighbourhood Nursing Teams, supporting with the provision of holistic, person centred care as delegated within your level of agreed competency, to patients, families/carers in their own homes.

The service covers from 7am to 7pm, 7 days a week. You will need to work a mixture of the following shift times to cover the needs the service: 7am to 3pm, 8.30am to 4.30pm and 11am to 7pm.This position involves working weekends and some Bank Holidays.

You will be expected to work flexibly across the Neighbourhood Nursing service. The role encompasses treatment, advice and teaching within the professional competence of the post holder and applicants need to demonstrate a commitment to the provision of high-quality evidence-based care. You will demonstrate an awareness of current evidence-based approaches to patient care and will be actively involved in the development of local strategies and contribute to service improvement and redesign. MCH has a multi-cultural and ethnically diverse population which offers a wide spectrum of healthcare challenges which can be both complex andrewarding.

So what else?

• This is your chance to join a progressive and innovative service in a social enterprise that is patient and staff focused - you’ll even have the opportunity to become an MCH shareholder.

• We’ll provide excellent and well established in-service training and supervision.

• You’ll be able to develop your skills in a friendly and supportive team.

• Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement which will not mean sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We aim to support you to work flexibly in a way that will suit you and us

The small print

• • Informal visits can be arranged on request.

• We will offer you the choice of two pension schemes; the NHS Pension scheme and our Scottish Widows group personal pension.

• Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview 7 to 10 days after the advert close

• MCH is considering merging with Kent Community Health Foundation Trust (KCHFT). If the merger goes ahead, the proposed transfer date is 30thSeptember 2026 and this role will be subject to TUPE transfer to KCHFT.

Qualifications: As a Nurse Associate you will have completed your care certificate, Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care and/or Nurse Associate qualification.

Experience: Previous experience in health within a community setting.

Special Knowledge/ expertise : Clinical competencies including phlebotomy wound care, pressure area care and catheter care.

You will possess a willingness to develop professionally and to work collaboratively with other services (e.g GP, social care).

Full JD can be found in the attachments

This advert closes on Monday 3 Aug 2026

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