Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Nursing Associate: Level 5 Foundation Degree
• Associate Nurse on the NMC register
• GCSE Level 2 English Language or equivalent GCSE
• GCSE Level 2 Maths or equivalent

Desirable

• To have knowledge of current research and evidence-based practice applicable to the post’s specialist area

Experience

Essential

• Able to manage the care for a group of people and prioritise workload with minimal supervision.
• Understand the principles of safe and effective administration and optimisation of medicines in accordance with local and national policies
• Able to teach/ support less qualified carers/learners.
• Understanding of customer awareness
• Able to take on board new ideas, skills, and knowledge.

Desirable

• Able to present a reasoned discussion.
• Evidence of continuous development

Knowledge

Essential

• Able to work in a team.
• Able to communicate effectively with patients, visitors, and colleagues.
• Able to reflect on one’s own work.

Specific Requirements

Essential

• Be able to fulfil various shift patterns on the ward/Department including weekend and Bank Holidays
• Proven ability to keep information confidential
• Access to a vehicle for work

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Closing Date: 16 March 2026