Registered Nurse Associate
Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Rushden, NN10 9YP
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
4 September 2026
4 days left
Job description
The Registered Nurse Associate role bridges the gap between the Rehab Care Assistants and Registered Nurses. The role is professionallly regulated by ...
Examples of specific duties that the post holder will carry out may include developing , planning, implementing and evaluating care, medication administration and supporting Doctors rounds, providing personal care, clinical observations, dressings, manual handling and providing nutritional support to patients.
Good commuication skills are required to liaise with patients, families and other colleagues and documenting the care provided. Clinical skills include recording patient's physical observations and ECG recordings, assessing patients condition through observation and test results, assess comfort fof patients and instigate any energency procedures required.
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.
NHFT is an NHS Community and Mental Health Foundation Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in hospital settings and in the community. We provide over 200 services across the county - as well as some specialist services in bordering and nearby counties. We work together with our partners to ensure that everyone who comes through our doors receives compassionate, person-centred care, regardless of their background or circumstances.
NHFT promotes a culture of learning, to improve the care and safety of our patients and colleagues. We have achieved our 'outstanding' rating by encouraging opportunity, innovation, development and growth across our workforce.
At NHFT we believe that work should be rewarded in every sense which is why we are proud to an accredited living wage employer.
We aim to support financial wellbeing and create an environment where are people feel valued and able to thrive.
Qualifications
Essential
- Active Nurse Associate registration with NMC
- Level 5 Foundation Degree or equivalent
Desirable
- Previous inpatient/rehabilitation care experience
- Additional relevant post-reg training
Skills/knowledge
Essential
- Ability to deliver safe patient care, including medicine administration, recording/ reporting patient Obs and ECG`s.
- Good written & verbal communication skills
- Good IT and EPR system knowledge
Desirable
- Able to interpret NEWS2 and have good understanding of the deteriorating patient.
- Understanding of sub-acute rehab & palliative care
- Experience using SystmOne or similar EPR
Personal
Essential
- Professional manner; upholds NMC Code
Desirable
- Able to deliver care that includes moving & handling
- Friendly, approachable, team-focused attitude
- Flexible to work days/nights/weekends/bank holidays
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
21 August 2026
Last checked
25 August 2026
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