The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Nursing Associate

The closing date is 01 July 2025

Job summary

We are looking for Nursing Associates to join our team in Acute Medicine at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. This includes a 20 bedded AMU and an Acute Medical Assessment (AMA). This is an exciting opportunity to join the team in a fast-paced environment with many learning opportunities.

The successful applicants will work alongside registered nurses providing care for patients. Working as part of our team you will have opportunities to develop or extend your clinical knowledge and experience by working across range of clinical settings.

Main duties of the job

To provide holistic and person centred care and support for people of all ages and in a variety of settings.
To work independently under the leadership of registered nurses, working to their nationally recognised code of conduct and Standards of Proficiency for Nursing Associates.
To work as part of the multidisciplinary team.
To communicate effectively, with sensitivity and compassion, and to manage relationships with people, making reasonable adjustments where necessary.
To work flexibly to meet the needs of the service

About us

We are an organisation that strives to provide high quality, safe care for our patients in an environment which our staff are proud to work in. We believe that by adhering to our Vision ("To provide excellent care for the communities we serve") and working with our Trust Values in mind (Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, Trusted) we can achieve the right results for the people that matter most - our patients and their families.

Date posted

24 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum/pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

223-NAS-466

Job locations

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC Register / 2nd year trainee Nursing Associate
Educated to a minimum of level 5 Foundation degree level specific to nursing associate practice

Experience

Essential

Previous healthcare experience
Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role contributes to service development

Desirable

Acute/secondary care experience

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC Register / 2nd year trainee Nursing Associate
Educated to a minimum of level 5 Foundation degree level specific to nursing associate practice

Experience

Essential

Previous healthcare experience
Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role contributes to service development

Desirable

Acute/secondary care experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ

Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ

Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)