Job Description

The Community Nursing Service within North East Lincolnshire provide nursing care and support to patients, families and carers in a variety of community settings supporting patients to remain in their own homes, preventing hospital admission and facilitation of early hospital discharges and managing end of life care.
The Community Nursing Service works closely and in partnership with Primary Care Networks, Secondary Care, Social Care, Specialist Nurses and other healthcare staff to provide a quality service personalised to meet individual needs. The service supports and assists patients to manage ill health and long term conditions including elements of disability, thus allowing them to have the best possible quality of life, while maintaining dignity and respect.
Please note that Care Plus Group are not currently registered to sponsor applicants from outside the EU and EEA.
Main duties of the job
Job title: Nurse Associate
Team: Community Nursing Panacea
Location: Cleethorpes Primary Care Centre
30 hours a week, Permanent
Salary Range 4 26,416 - 28,182 pro rata per annum
You will work under the direction of the shift/team leader/manager in supporting other Health/Social Care Professionals and the delivery of Health and Social Care interventions to Service Users.
You will be expected to independently manage and self-manage a defined caseload of less complex cases, evidencing problem solving and reasoning skills in response to unpredictable patterns of work. You will complete assessments and deliver support for the functional/clinical needs of patients in the community including chronic and palliative conditions.
You will be responsible for developing and implement care/support plans under direction of the appropriate professional which may include clinical, social care and/or other practical activities with minimal guidance. You will monitor and report any unexpected changes in condition of the individual to the appropriate professional in a timely manner. You will manage care of individuals and carers where the support/care plan has been put in place and may need close monitoring, frequent review or where interventions to minimise and manage risk may be required.
You will be required to utilise clinical skills including venepuncture and wound management with an on-going responsibility to maintain and improve clinical skills and knowledge as service needs demand.
About us
Care Plus Group is an employee owned Social Enterprise, established in 2011 to deliver NHS community health and social care services and employ over 800 people. A key feature of our organisation is the positive culture we have developed which is based on valuing, trusting, engagement, and involvement of our staff.
We consistently deliver high quality innovative services across NE Lincolnshire, reflected in an ongoing above 95% customer satisfaction feedback. Our services have received national recognition/commendations and Awards including winning a national HSJ award in November 2021. We hold the highest possible standard of ISO accreditation and are committed to reducing our carbon footprint.
We offer excellent terms and conditions including optional membership to a contributory pension scheme, Independent Provider closed access to the NHS pension scheme, lease cars, a full induction programme and an extensive range of CPD/development opportunities. We recognise continuous service from partner Health and Care organisations for the purposes of annual leave entitlement.
We are a supportive employer and operate in a way which supports family friendly and flexible working. CPG is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.
Details
Date posted
04 September 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
26,416 to 28,182 a year Range 4. Pro Rata per annum.
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
B9814-25-218
Job locations
Cleethorpes Primary Care Centre
St Hughs Avenue
Cleethorpes
DN35 8EB
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description is attached as a separate document with the person spec - please refer to it for more information. Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description is attached as a separate document with the person spec - please refer to it for more information.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register
• Educated to a minimum level 5 Foundation degree level specific to nursing associate practice
• Care Certificate or willing to achieve within 6 months of commencement in post

Knowledge & Skills
Essential

• Ability to work autonomously in the community setting
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
• Able to recognise own limitations in the context of the nursing associate role
• Know when to seek advice and refer to a registered health or care professional
• Ability to participate in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
• Basic computer skills
• Knowledge of Systmone computer system including mobile version
• Able to demonstrate knowledge and skills to others
• To have a range of clinical skills, such as, wound care, eye care, pressure area care, venepuncture, bowel/bladder care, clinical observations including blood pressure and blood glucose monitoring
• Ability to maintain clear and accurate electronic and paper records

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of the regulations relating to Health and Social Care

Other
Essential

• Flexible approach to working arrangements
• Ability to transport self and equipment safely and in a timely manner
• Ability to demonstrate commitment to CPG core values

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working in a health and/or social care environment
• Experience of performing clinical duties appropriate to the role
• Experience of completing data entry using electronic systems

Desirable

• Experience of working in partnership conjunction with senior staff

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register
• Educated to a minimum level 5 Foundation degree level specific to nursing associate practice
• Care Certificate or willing to achieve within 6 months of commencement in post

Knowledge & Skills
Essential

• Ability to work autonomously in the community setting
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
• Able to recognise own limitations in the context of the nursing associate role
• Know when to seek advice and refer to a registered health or care professional
• Ability to participate in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
• Basic computer skills
• Knowledge of Systmone computer system including mobile version
• Able to demonstrate knowledge and skills to others
• To have a range of clinical skills, such as, wound care, eye care, pressure area care, venepuncture, bowel/bladder care, clinical observations including blood pressure and blood glucose monitoring
• Ability to maintain clear and accurate electronic and paper records

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of the regulations relating to Health and Social Care

Other
Essential

• Flexible approach to working arrangements
• Ability to transport self and equipment safely and in a timely manner
• Ability to demonstrate commitment to CPG core values

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working in a health and/or social care environment
• Experience of performing clinical duties appropriate to the role
• Experience of completing data entry using electronic systems

Desirable

• Experience of working in partnership conjunction with senior staff

Skills Required