Nursing Associate
| Posting date: | 06 October 2025 |
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| Salary: | £27,485.00 to £30,162.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £27485.00 - £30162.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 October 2025 |
| Location: | Castleford, WF10 5QU |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9377-25-0360 |
Summary
Essential Requirements Qualifications Foundation Degree: Nursing Associate Qualification NMC Registered Nursing Associate Completion of End Point Assessment (for those via apprenticeship route) GCSE Grade A–C (or Level 2) in English and Maths IELTS score of 7.0 (where English is a second language) Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development Experience Demonstrated ability to work effectively in the clinical area Experience of working as part of a team Experience engaging with the public, demonstrating strong customer care skills Experience in health coaching and promoting independent living Knowledge and Awareness Self-awareness of strengths and development needs, with willingness to seek guidance Understanding of the Nursing Associate role within the wider team and organisation Awareness of when to escalate or refer to a registered healthcare professional Understanding of the importance of health promotion and Making Every Contact Count (MECC) Awareness of scope of practice and personal limitations Skills and Abilities Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team and under appropriate supervision Effective verbal and written communication skills Strong interpersonal and customer service skills Good time management and ability to prioritise workload Intermediate IT skills Ability to adapt to changing workloads and patient needs Ability to work across health and social care settings as service requires Capable of working independently and using initiative Willingness to engage in reflective practice and clinical supervision Personal Attributes Courteous, respectful, and approachable Positive and caring attitude Enthusiastic and proactive Passionate about delivering safe, high-quality care Reliable and trustworthy Flexible and adaptable to service needs Other Requirements - Access to a vehicle and ability to travel across the Wakefield District in line with service demands.