Registered Nursing Associate/Assistant Practitioner
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
Stockport, SK4 1QQView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£27,485 to £30,162
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
29 September 2026
1 day leftJob description
Registered Nursing Associate/Assistant Practitioner: Permanent (24.75 Hours ) An exciting opportunity for vacancy has arisen to either apply as a Nurs...
The Stockport Primary Care Network is in the position to offer an exciting new opportunities to enthusiastic individuals who would be keen to support our integrated teams working across Adult Social Care and Stockport Foundation Trust. The post holder will work with the Community Nurses and Adults Social care staff to provide a first class service to the residents of Stockport.We are looking for a flexible, innovative Nurse Associate practitioner or Assistant Practitioner with a variety of clinical skills. The District Nursing Service provides care in patients' homes as well as residential homes caring for patients with complex needs and supporting carers.Stockport District Nursing Service offers a supportive preceptorship programme for staff new to community and welcomes applications from newly qualified staff.
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded. The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful, this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers. Our mission is to make a difference every day.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
- Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- NHS pension scheme membership
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
- NHS Staff discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
- Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Work related circumstances
Essential
- Ability to travel independently and efficiently across multiple community sites to meet the operational requirements of the role
- Positive approach to work & able to adapt and work flexibly
- Capacity to work with colleagues at all Levels
- Open minded, treats colleagues and the general public with dignity and respect
- Compassionate and caring
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC Register with a Foundation Degree OR Assistant Practitioner Degree
- GCSEs Grade C or above in Maths and English Language / New GCSE Grade 4-9 in Maths and English Language OR Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English or Equivalent (not entry level 2)
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate/AP in context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
- Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code. (if NA)
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice
- Understand requirements for NMC professional Revalidation (if NA)
- Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
- Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload
- bility to deal with non - routine and unpredictable nature of workload and individual patient contact
- Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non -verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi -disciplinary team.
- Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with people, their families, carers and colleagues
- Ability to support, supervise, assess and act as a role model to nursing associate students, other learners and health care support workers as required within the clinical setting.
- Have effective time management skills and the ability to prioritise
- Maintain high standards of quality in corporate and clinical record keeping ensuring information is always recorded accurately, appropriately and kept up to date
- Ability to work under pressure.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi -disciplinary team
- Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
- Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information
Desirable: - Experience of the speciality area
How to apply
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First seen
15 September 2026
Last checked
17 September 2026
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