Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register
• Nursing Associate foundation degree qualification
• GCSE Grade A-C in Maths and English or Functional Skills Level 2 Maths and English or equivalent

Desirable

• Additional post-registration qualifications relevant to the field of practice
• Willing to undertake further study in areas relevant to the role applied for

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 working in a community setting.

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in the context of Nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development.
• Understand and act in line with the Nursing Associate NMC professional standards for practice contained within the Code.
• Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice
• Can articulate the requirements related to NMC professional Revalidations
• Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans
• Acknowledging and understanding working in partnerships, particularly within the Education Department

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 Day: 07 May 2026