Registered Nurse Associate

Job Summary

Registered Nurse Associate role within community inpatient units. The post, regulated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council, works alongside Registered Nurses and Rehab Care Assistants to provide highest quality patient‑centred care. Holders must register and re‑validate with the NMC as per registration requirements for practice in England.

The role bridges the gap between Rehab Care Assistants and Registered Nurses, participating in ongoing assessment processes and implementing planned care within a 24/7 physical health inpatient unit. The team includes a Ward Matron, Team Leaders, Staff Nurses, unregistered staff, therapy MDT, medical staff and wider trust colleagues. Care is provided for patients specialising in rehabilitation (and palliative care in the Danetre Hospital unit).

The service offers sub‑acute care and rehabilitation for patients stepping down from acute hospitals, step‑up patients from the community and admission avoidance into acute hospitals where suitable.

Job Location

Brackley Community Hospital, Brackley, NN13 6QZ

Salary & Contract

£27,485 to £30,162 per annum pro rata. Permanent, full‑time, Band 4.

Job Responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, refer to the supporting documents. The full person specification can be accessed under the “About You” section of the document.

Person Specification Essential – Qualifications

• Active Nurse Associate registration with NMC
• Level 5 Foundation Degree or equivalent

Essential – Skills

• Ability to deliver safe patient care, including medicine administration
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Basic IT and electronic patient record skills

Essential – Personal Attributes

• Able to deliver care that includes moving & handling
• Friendly, approachable, team‑focused attitude
• Professional manner; upholds NMC Code
• Flexible to work days, nights, weekends and bank holidays

Desirable – Qualifications

• Previous inpatient/rehabilitation care experience
• Additional relevant care certificates or post‑reg training

Desirable – Skills

• Able to record and report physical observations, ECG
• Understanding of sub‑acute rehab & palliative care
• Experience using Systm One or similar EPR

Desirable – Personal Attributes

• Able to deliver care that includes moving & handling
• Friendly, approachable, team‑focused attitude
• Professional manner; upholds NMC Code
• Flexible to work days, nights, weekends and bank holidays

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Disclosure must be submitted to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Brackley Community Hospital
Brackley, NN13 6QZ

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