Nursing Associate
LocationLiverpool, England, United Kingdom
Posted At3/4/2026
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Occupation Type
Medical and dental technicians
Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled
Sponsorship EligibilityIneligible for Sponsorship
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Description
Band 4
Main area
ward 22
Grade
Band 4
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 23 hours per week
Job ref
287-AMED-57-26
Department name
LUH - 1 General Staffing (AFC posts)
Site
Aintree Site
Town
Liverpool
Salary
£27,485 - £30,162 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
16/03/2026 23:59
Job Overview
We are looking for a dynamic Nursing Associate who is ready for a challenge to join our team, working on an acute Respiratoty ward.
This is an exciting opportunity for you to join a team which offers unparalleled support for our staff. We will support you with training and development to achieve your personal and professional goals, which will enable you to provide high standards of care and clinical excellence,
Main duties of the job
The post holder will have successfully completed the 2 year Trainee Nursing Associate training programme, which includes the attainment of a Foundation degree equivalent qualification. They will have developed and will maintain knowledge, skills and competencies related to the role of Nursing Associate within the service through completion of the Nursing Associate training programme, which includes working in care settings and delivery of person-centred care.
The Nursing Associate role focuses on the life-course (pre-conception to end of life) ap
Main area
ward 22
Grade
Band 4
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 23 hours per week
Job ref
287-AMED-57-26
Department name
LUH - 1 General Staffing (AFC posts)
Site
Aintree Site
Town
Liverpool
Salary
£27,485 - £30,162 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
16/03/2026 23:59
Job Overview
We are looking for a dynamic Nursing Associate who is ready for a challenge to join our team, working on an acute Respiratoty ward.
This is an exciting opportunity for you to join a team which offers unparalleled support for our staff. We will support you with training and development to achieve your personal and professional goals, which will enable you to provide high standards of care and clinical excellence,
Main duties of the job
The post holder will have successfully completed the 2 year Trainee Nursing Associate training programme, which includes the attainment of a Foundation degree equivalent qualification. They will have developed and will maintain knowledge, skills and competencies related to the role of Nursing Associate within the service through completion of the Nursing Associate training programme, which includes working in care settings and delivery of person-centred care.
The Nursing Associate role focuses on the life-course (pre-conception to end of life) ap
proaches towards health and well-being and the ways in which they actively contribute to the delivery of holistic care. Holistic care, across life-course is a whole person approach which considers, and equally values, physical, psychological and public health needs, learning disabilities, social, economic, spiritual and other factors in the assessing, planning and delivery of care.
Working for our organisation
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women's Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Working for our organisation
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women's Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Deliver high quality, compassionate care under the direction of a Registered Nurse (or other registered care professional dependent on setting) with a focus on promoting health and independence.
Have proficient attitudes and behaviours compatible with NHS values.
Work as part of a designated clinical and care team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual.
Carry out specific delegated clinical and care tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency, under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse or other registered care professionals dependent on setting.
Where appropriate, work without direct supervision, at times delivering care independently in line with the individuals defined plan of care, within designated parameters of practice of the Nursing Associate role, accessing clinical and care advice when needed.
Utilise knowledge of the Scope of Practice of the Nursing Associate role within different care settings.
Continue to develop and improve practical and theoretical knowledge, competence and skills whilst in clinical practice and maintain all evidence required.
Contribute towards developing a culture of learning and innovation, developing high quality learning environments.
Promote health and safety maintaining best practice in health, safety and security.
Share ideas with colleagues to improve care and suggest areas for innovation.
Contribute to the i
Have proficient attitudes and behaviours compatible with NHS values.
Work as part of a designated clinical and care team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual.
Carry out specific delegated clinical and care tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency, under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse or other registered care professionals dependent on setting.
Where appropriate, work without direct supervision, at times delivering care independently in line with the individuals defined plan of care, within designated parameters of practice of the Nursing Associate role, accessing clinical and care advice when needed.
Utilise knowledge of the Scope of Practice of the Nursing Associate role within different care settings.
Continue to develop and improve practical and theoretical knowledge, competence and skills whilst in clinical practice and maintain all evidence required.
Contribute towards developing a culture of learning and innovation, developing high quality learning environments.
Promote health and safety maintaining best practice in health, safety and security.
Share ideas with colleagues to improve care and suggest areas for innovation.
Contribute to the i
mprovement of service by reflecting on own practice and supporting that of others.
Adhere to legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines both local and national. Regularly attend workplace and staff engagement meetings and contribute positively to discussions about the improvement of care.
Plan and manage competing demands of job role, continuous professional development and work-related learning.
Work in an effective and organised manner, demonstrating excellent time management and organisational skills to effectively deliver person-centred care for an allocated group of individuals.
Deliver effective care following treatment plans determined by the Registered Nurse or registered care professional and provide feedback on progress against the plans.
Communicate effectively across a wide range of channels and with a wide range of individuals, the public, health and social care professionals, maintaining the focus of communication on delivering and improving health and care services.
Demonstrate those interpersonal skills that promote clarity, compassion, empathy, respect and trust.
Contribute to team success and challenge others constructively.
Communicate with individuals, carers and other visitors in a courteous and helpful manner, whilst being mindful that there may be barriers to understanding.
Report to appropriate registered care professional information received from the individuals, carers and members
Adhere to legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines both local and national. Regularly attend workplace and staff engagement meetings and contribute positively to discussions about the improvement of care.
Plan and manage competing demands of job role, continuous professional development and work-related learning.
Work in an effective and organised manner, demonstrating excellent time management and organisational skills to effectively deliver person-centred care for an allocated group of individuals.
Deliver effective care following treatment plans determined by the Registered Nurse or registered care professional and provide feedback on progress against the plans.
Communicate effectively across a wide range of channels and with a wide range of individuals, the public, health and social care professionals, maintaining the focus of communication on delivering and improving health and care services.
Demonstrate those interpersonal skills that promote clarity, compassion, empathy, respect and trust.
Contribute to team success and challenge others constructively.
Communicate with individuals, carers and other visitors in a courteous and helpful manner, whilst being mindful that there may be barriers to understanding.
Report to appropriate registered care professional information received from the individuals, carers and members
of the team.
Ensure all patient related information is treated sensitively and adhere to the principals of confidentiality at all times.
Report any accidents or incidents and raise any concerns as per organisational policy.
Ensure clear, concise, accurate and legible records and all communication is maintained in relation to care delivered adhering to local and national guidance.
Ensure ability to manage electronic records system, taking cognizance of need to protect access (ID, passwords, swipe cards)
Exercise personal responsibility and work independently within defined parameters of practice, taking the initiative in a variety of situations and performing a range of clinical and care skills consistent with the role, responsibilities and professional values of a Nursing Associate
Exercise judgement in assessing patient condition, comfort and wellbeing, using analysis of a range of possible factors.
Ensure that only those activities for which competence has been achieved are undertaken without supervision and that recognition is given to the impact and consequences of practising outside capability.
Person specification
Qualifications
Ensure all patient related information is treated sensitively and adhere to the principals of confidentiality at all times.
Report any accidents or incidents and raise any concerns as per organisational policy.
Ensure clear, concise, accurate and legible records and all communication is maintained in relation to care delivered adhering to local and national guidance.
Ensure ability to manage electronic records system, taking cognizance of need to protect access (ID, passwords, swipe cards)
Exercise personal responsibility and work independently within defined parameters of practice, taking the initiative in a variety of situations and performing a range of clinical and care skills consistent with the role, responsibilities and professional values of a Nursing Associate
Exercise judgement in assessing patient condition, comfort and wellbeing, using analysis of a range of possible factors.
Ensure that only those activities for which competence has been achieved are undertaken without supervision and that recognition is given to the impact and consequences of practising outside capability.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
Essential criteria
Essential criteria
Essential criteria
- Successful completion of the 2-year Nursing Associate trainee programme
- Successful attainment of the Foundation Degree equivalent component
- Relevant NMC registration - Nursing Associate
- Demonstrate commitment to Continued Professional Development through further study
Essential criteria
- Minimum of 2 years clinical experience whilst completing the Nursing Associate trainee programme
Essential criteria
- Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs seeking advice where appropriate
- Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the team and the organisation, and how therole may contribute to service development
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a registered care professional
- Understanding of evidence based practice
- Able to evaluate, act upon & report appropriately a range of clinical values when recording patient's vital signs
Essential criteria
- Able to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Essential criteria
- Evidence of involvement in supporting & developing less experienced staff
- Able to demonstrate working on own initiative within set boundaries
Posts advertised to 'internal staff' are open to employees of hospitals within University Hospitals of Liverpool Group and you should confirm your employment within your application form.
Note: Under current Home Office Immigration Rules we are currently unable to offer right to work visa sponsorship for Band 2 and 3 roles with a salary of less than £25,000 pa as they do not meet the UK Visas & Immigration criteria.
Only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our person specification will be shortlisted for interview.
We reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received a minimum number of applications from which to make a shortlist. Please ensure you apply without delay if you wish to be considered for this role.
Candidates applying for the role of Healthcare Assistant on the staff bank should note that due to the nature of the role, workers must be aged 18 or above when commencing in post. Applicants are therefore welcome from those aged over 18 or within 3 months' of their 18^th birthday.
The Trust is committed to promoting a healthy work-life balance and achieve fair, equitable and consistent practice. We welcome flexible working requests and will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements from day one of your employment. Not all roles are suitable for every flexible working opportunity all of the time. Flexible working options may include reduced hours, compressed hours, fixed shifts, time back in lieu and home working.
The Trust is committed to promoting equality and diversity; we value the contribution of individual t
Only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our person specification will be shortlisted for interview.
We reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received a minimum number of applications from which to make a shortlist. Please ensure you apply without delay if you wish to be considered for this role.
Candidates applying for the role of Healthcare Assistant on the staff bank should note that due to the nature of the role, workers must be aged 18 or above when commencing in post. Applicants are therefore welcome from those aged over 18 or within 3 months' of their 18^th birthday.
The Trust is committed to promoting a healthy work-life balance and achieve fair, equitable and consistent practice. We welcome flexible working requests and will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements from day one of your employment. Not all roles are suitable for every flexible working opportunity all of the time. Flexible working options may include reduced hours, compressed hours, fixed shifts, time back in lieu and home working.
The Trust is committed to promoting equality and diversity; we value the contribution of individual t
alent, skills, knowledge and experience and aim for a workforce demography representative of the local community. We encourage applicants from the following groups that are currently under-represented in our workforce black, Asian and minority ethnic, lesbian, gay, bisexual and Transgender (LGBTQ+), disabled, male and age 16-24.
Trust policy requires that the cost of submitting & processing the successful applicant/s DBS application be recovered via salary deduction following start in post. The amount of £26.50 (standard disclosure) or £54.50 (enhanced disclosure) will be deducted from salary, in manageable monthly instalments for up to 3 months following commencement of employment. Bank posts require upfront payment.
From April 2017, Skilled visa applicants and their adult dependant(s) will be required to provide a criminal record certificate from each country they have lived in consecutively for 12 months or more in the past ten years.
Applicants requiring sponsorship may wish to determine the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship for this position by assessing themselves against the criteria on the gov.uk website - https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.
This organisation has a zero-tolerance approach to the abuse of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff must ensure they adhere to the organisations safeguarding children and adults' policy and comply with the Local Safeguarding Children and Adult Board procedures.
Staff shoul
Trust policy requires that the cost of submitting & processing the successful applicant/s DBS application be recovered via salary deduction following start in post. The amount of £26.50 (standard disclosure) or £54.50 (enhanced disclosure) will be deducted from salary, in manageable monthly instalments for up to 3 months following commencement of employment. Bank posts require upfront payment.
From April 2017, Skilled visa applicants and their adult dependant(s) will be required to provide a criminal record certificate from each country they have lived in consecutively for 12 months or more in the past ten years.
Applicants requiring sponsorship may wish to determine the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship for this position by assessing themselves against the criteria on the gov.uk website - https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.
This organisation has a zero-tolerance approach to the abuse of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff must ensure they adhere to the organisations safeguarding children and adults' policy and comply with the Local Safeguarding Children and Adult Board procedures.
Staff shoul
d be mindful of their responsibility to safeguard children and adults in any activity performed on behalf of the organisation in line with the requirements of statutory guidance and legislation.
All employees (and volunteers)are expected maintain their safeguarding knowledge and skills by completing mandatory safeguarding training which includes understanding and recognising the signs of abuse and neglect and taking appropriate action.
As an organisation, we have adopted the Merseyside Domestic abuse workplace scheme which supports our staff who are experiencing Domestic Abuse /any forms of sexual violence.
If you have any personal requirements that will enable you to participate in our recruitment process please contact a member of the Recruitment Services by phone on 0151 706 4666 at the earliest opportunity to ensure that measures can be put in place to enable your application for this post.
Please note: new entrants to the NHS will commence on the first pay point of the relevant band.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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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All employees (and volunteers)are expected maintain their safeguarding knowledge and skills by completing mandatory safeguarding training which includes understanding and recognising the signs of abuse and neglect and taking appropriate action.
As an organisation, we have adopted the Merseyside Domestic abuse workplace scheme which supports our staff who are experiencing Domestic Abuse /any forms of sexual violence.
If you have any personal requirements that will enable you to participate in our recruitment process please contact a member of the Recruitment Services by phone on 0151 706 4666 at the earliest opportunity to ensure that measures can be put in place to enable your application for this post.
Please note: new entrants to the NHS will commence on the first pay point of the relevant band.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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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