Nursing Associate


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£28,392 to £31,157 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Crawley, RH11 7DH
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	25 Sept 2026
Closing date:	4 Oct 2026

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Summary

a) The Nursing Associate will deliver care within their proven competency as achieved during their Nursing Associate Training.b) Recognise changes in a patients condition and seeks assistance from aRegistered Nurse of band 5 or above and/or GP as appropriate.c) Contribute to the planning, implementation and monitoring of patient care as part of the Community Nursing Team.d) Using recognised assessment tools including NEWS2, MUST and Purpose-T to risk assess, record and act upon patients changing conditions.e) Treat, monitor and discharge patients under the leadership and direction of a registered nurse of band 5 or above.f) Monitor individualised care plans.g) Perform specific interventions as identified by competency achievement to enhance the delivery of care, such as but not exclusively: venepuncture, cannulation, catheterisation, wound assessment and care, Doppler and compression, administration of medications excepting IV.h) Plan and implement non-complex tasks and interventions guided by standard operating procedures and competency achievement.i) Contribute to patient review, care planning and delivery of care for End of Life patients.j) Provide support, training and supervision to others.k) Maintain clear concise and legible documentation adhering to standards in accordance with NMC and Trust policies.l) Liaise and refer patients to the MDT team as appropriate in accordance with local procedures.m) Participate in clinical audits.n) Be responsible for own personal development, including keeping up to date with Mandatory training and training relevant to the area of practice.o) Attend regular reviews with your team leader and have yearly appraisals.p) Undertake a link role as required.q) Act as a professional role model.r) Support the implementation of departmental policies and contribute to team and service developments.s) Maintain and replenish stock levels and clinical supplies in the patientshomes.t) Ensure effective and efficient use of resources, equipment and supplies.u) Demonstrates an awareness of Health, Safety and Security risk.

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