Nursing Associate - Wakefield - Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

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Rebecca Atherton - Team Leader

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Dawn Simpson - Team Leader

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About The Role

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity that offers a great work/life balance?

Do you want to be part of a supportive team?

Would you like the opportunity to care for people in their own homes?

We are looking to appoint highly motivated Nursing Associates with a passion for delivering safe, high-quality care to patients in a community setting.

We currently have vacancies across our District Nursing Teams, with a range of flexible working hours available, including full-time positions.

Applications are welcomed from both newly qualified and experienced Nursing Associates. Flexible working requests will be considered to help you achieve a positive work/life balance.

Our District Nursing service consists of qualified District Nurses, Senior Nurses, Staff Nurses, Nursing Associates, and Clinical support worker who work autonomously and collaboratively to provide a wide range of complex nursing care primarily within patients' homes.

As a valued member of our District Nursing Team, you will be supported through a comprehensive induction, preceptorship, or mentorship programme, depending on your level of experience.

You Will Have The Opportunity To

Work across a range of community clinical settings, gaining a wealth of knowledge and experience.
Develop skills in wound management, catheter care, and medication administration.
Contribute to the ongoing care planning for patients in the community.

Work closely with GPs, community teams, and voluntary sector partners to deliver person-centred care that promotes independence and supports patients to remain at home.

We welcome interested applicants to contact us for an informal conversation. A member of the team will be happy to discuss the role and answer any questions you may have

At The Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust, we are committed to lifelong learning and development.

As a Nursing Associate, you will be expected to support pre-registration nursing and nurse associate students, contributing to the education and development of future healthcare professionals.

We Offer

Access to electronic learning resources and digital support tools.
A dedicated online portfolio to support your NMC revalidation.
A friendly, forward-thinking working environment.
Excellent opportunities for career progression within community nursing.

This is an exciting time to join our expanding and innovative District Nursing Teams.

Our Vision and Values

If you share our vision, values, and commitment to compassionate care, we would love to hear from you. At Mid Yorkshire, we believe in working with like-minded professionals who are passionate about making a difference.

Main duties

The Nursing Associate plays a key role in delivering high-quality, person-centred care in collaboration with the wider multidisciplinary team.

Working under the direction of a Registered Nurse or other healthcare professional, the Nursing Associate will contribute to the delivery of safe, compassionate care that promotes health, independence, and wellbeing in line with Trust values and behaviours.

As an accountable professional, the post holder will carry out specific clinical tasks within their defined scope of practice, and may at times work independently, following an individual's plan of care while escalating concerns as appropriate.

They will be expected to maintain professional standards, uphold patient dignity and confidentiality, and contribute to continuous improvement and learning within their team.

Key Responsibilities Include

Delivering care that is responsive to individual needs and clinical conditions.
Working within clear professional boundaries and seeking support when needed.
Communicating effectively and compassionately with patients, carers, and colleagues.
Maintaining accurate, timely documentation and protecting confidentiality at all times.
Participating in clinical governance, risk reporting, and contributing to the development of high-quality learning environments.
Supporting the implementation and feedback of Trust policies, procedures, and service improvements.

This role requires a Nursing Associate who is proactive, reflective, and committed to professional development, patient safety, and team collaboration.

Essential Person Specification Requirements

Person Specification Nursing Associate

Qualifications

Essential Requirements


Foundation Degree:
Nursing Associate Qualification

NMC Registered Nursing Associate
Completion of End Point Assessment (for those via apprenticeship route)
GCSE Grade AC (or Level 2) in English and Maths
IELTS score of 7.0 (where English is a second language)
Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development

Experience

Demonstrated ability to work effectively in the clinical area
Experience of working as part of a team
Experience engaging with the public, demonstrating strong customer care skills
Experience in health coaching and promoting independent living

Knowledge and Awareness

Self-awareness of strengths and development needs, with willingness to seek guidance
Understanding of the Nursing Associate role within the wider team and organisation
Awareness of when to escalate or refer to a registered healthcare professional
Understanding of the importance of health promotion and Making Every Contact Count (MECC)
Awareness of scope of practice and personal limitations

Skills And Abilities

Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team and under appropriate supervision
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
Good time management and ability to prioritise workload
Intermediate IT skills
Ability to adapt to changing workloads and patient needs
Ability to work across health and social care settings as service requires
Capable of working independently and using initiative
Willingness to engage in reflective practice and clinical supervision

Personal Attributes

Courteous, respectful, and approachable
Positive and caring attitude
Enthusiastic and proactive
Passionate about delivering safe, high-quality care
Reliable and trustworthy
Flexible and adaptable to service needs
Other Requirements - Access to a vehicle and ability to travel across the Wakefield District in line with service demands

Be part of MY team

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients' homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.

We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs.

Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.

If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

Application Guidance

We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. It's important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success.

Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form.

Our Benefits

Access to the NHS pension plan
Generous holiday allowance of 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with 5 and 10 years of service
Exceptional employee health and wellbeing services

Extensive benefits and support, including:
Onsite nurseries and childcare salary sacrifice scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Home electronics scheme
Car lease salary sacrifice scheme
Working carers support and advice, carers network and carers passport
Flexible working options and family and carer-friendly policies
Established staff networks, including LGBTQ+ and Race Equality
Career progression, training and support

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