Job Description

The nursing associate has a breadth of knowledge across the lifespan and across the fields of nursing, providing holistic and person-centred care and support for people of all ages and in a variety of settings. The nursing associate works independently under the leadership of registered nurses, working within the sphere of nursing and care and within all aspects of the nursing process. Nursing associates are equipped with the knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes, and behaviours relevant to employment as a nursing associate and will work to the NMC Code and Standards for Nursing Associates. The following criteria identify the core components of the roles, responsibilities, and accountabilities of nursing associates.



They identify what nursing associates can contribute to the health and wellbeing of patients and service users and apply across all health and care settings. Integral to all of these is the ability to communicate effectively, with sensitivity and compassion, and to manage relationships with people, making reasonable adjustments where necessary. They will work with the team delivering care, they will be aware of the different roles in the team and understand their role within it. They will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.



The post holder may be required to work anywhere within the hospital and may also be required to work within a community setting. Key Result Areas: Act in the best interests of the people they care for Put people first and provide nursing care that is person centred, safe and compassionate Act professionally at all times Use knowledge and experience to make evidence-based decisions and solve problems Recognise and work within the limits of their competence Be accountable for their actions. Promoting Health and Preventing Ill Health Administer medication (oral, topical, inhalation, SC, IM and PR) according to the standards set out by the NMC. This is not an exhaustive list; any additional competency-based skills relevant to clinical area/speciality can be attained.