About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a compassionate and motivated Nursing Associate to join our team on Northgate Ward at Wedgwood House. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-quality, person-centred care within a supportive and multidisciplinary environment.
You will work closely with registered nurses and the wider team to support patients through their care journey, contributing to assessment, care planning, and delivery of safe, effective treatment.
Main duties of the job
As a Nursing Associate, you will support high-quality, person-centred care while working under the guidance of a registered nurse. You will complete (or evidence) a recognised preceptorship, maintain NMC revalidation requirements, and engage in regular clinical supervision and ongoing professional development.
You will contribute to patient assessments and the planning, delivery, and evaluation of recovery-focused care. This includes supporting individuals with daily living needs, promoting independence, and ensuring care is delivered with dignity, safety, and respect.
Key duties include administering medications within NMC and Trust guidelines, monitoring and recording clinical observations (e.g. NEWS, BP, pulse, temperature), and carrying out clinical procedures such as venepuncture and ECGs. You will maintain accurate, timely patient records and communicate effectively with the wider multidisciplinary team.
You will demonstrate knowledge of consent, safeguarding, and relevant legislation (Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health Act), ensuring these principles are applied in practice. The role also involves recognising changes in patient condition, escalating concerns appropriately, and supporting risk assessment and management.
About us
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.
Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.
Why Norfolk and Suffolk? The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached letter for a full description of the service and also please find attached the job description which outlines the key responsibilities and requirements of the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nursing Associate - on the NMC Register
Other Essential
Ability to move between Trust sites as required by the needs of the service
Skills Essential
Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of the work-load and individual SU contact
Knowledge Essential
Understanding of the scope and the role of the Nursing Associate in the context of the team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
Desirable
Understanding of evidence based practice
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
Address Wedgwood House West Suffolk Hospital
Hardwick Lane
Bury St Edmund
IP33 2QZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)