Nursing Associate
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Norwich, NR4 7UY
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
3 September 2026
3 days left
Job description
We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Registered Nursing Associate (Band 4) to join our Renal Ward and Acute Renal Service team. This is an exc...
As a Registered Nursing Associate (Band 4) within the Renal Ward, Acute Renal Service and Norfolk and Norwich Kidney Centre (NNKC), you will work as part of the multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, compassionate care to patients with acute and chronic kidney disease. The role includes a rotational element between clinical areas, providing opportunities to gain experience across renal services and develop specialist dialysis knowledge and competencies.
Key duties include assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care for a defined group of patients within your scope of practice. You will undertake a range of clinical skills including monitoring and interpreting observations, venepuncture, wound care, catheter care, supporting medication administration, and recognising and escalating changes in a patient's condition.
You will support the care of patients receiving specialist renal treatments, including haemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis and the management of acute kidney injury. Through a structured competency programme, you will develop the skills and knowledge required to safely care for patients undergoing dialysis treatment and contribute to the delivery of specialist renal care.
You will maintain accurate patient records, support admissions and discharges, assist with investigations and procedures, and ensure high standards of infection prevention and control are maintained.
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nursing associate on the NMC register
- Nursing associate foundation degree qualification
Experience
Essential
- Some experience of working within a health / care setting
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of the workload and individual patient contact
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
25 August 2026
Last checked
27 August 2026
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