Nurse Associate

Main area Start Well and Planned Care Grade NHS AfC:
Band 4 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time

37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday. There are 2 posts available 1 x 37.5 hours per week and 1 x 28.5 hours per week) Job  S-SHS

Site Wrightington Hospital Town Wigan Salary £28,392 - £31,157 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 02/10/2026 23:59

We are seeking an enthusiastic, self motivated, forward thinking individual who will be committed to providing high quality care to join us at Wrightington Outpatients.

You must have an interest in tissue viability/wound care and, under supervision, be able to work within the nurse-led dressing service.

Phlebotomy skills and knowledge of IT systems.

There are two vacancies available 1 x 37.5 hours per week and 1 x 28.5 hours per week

The role of the Nursing Associate is to work with the multi professional team and the Registered Nurse contributing to the ongoing assessment, providing and monitoring care in line with the service pathways and as agreed with supervising clinician(s). They will monitor the condition and health needs of people within their care on a continual basis in partnership with the multi-professional team.

The Nursing Associate has a breadth of knowledge across the lifespan, providing holistic and person centred care and support for people of all ages and in a variety of settings. The Nursing Associate will help to bridge the gap between Health Care Assistants and Registered Nurses by working independently under the leadership of Registered Nurses, working within the sphere of nursing and care and within all aspects of the nursing process.

Nursing Associates are equipped with the knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes and behaviours relevant to employment; and will act in accordance with the NMC Code:
Professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses, midwives and nursing associates.

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is proud to provide high‑quality acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, our staff are central to everything we do — we believe that happy staff make for happy patients, and this ethos underpins our culture and our success.

We have a strong, recognised track record in staff engagement and in living our values:

• People at the Heart
• Listen and Involve
• Kind and Respectful
• ONE Team

We are committed to placing patients at the heart of every decision and delivering safe, effective care that protects dignity and enhances experience. We seek to recruit people who share our values, our passion for high‑quality care, and our belief in working together as One Team.

At WWL, we recognise the strength that comes from a rich and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all sections of society and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

• Under the supervision and working in partnership with a registered nurse provide and deliver a high standard of nursing care contributing to the ongoing assessment, providing and monitoring care based on evidence and working in partnership with the multi-disciplinary team.
• Provide compassionate, safe and effective care and support to patients in a range of care settings
• Monitor the condition and health needs of patients within their care on a continual basis in partnership with patients, families and carers, ensuring appropriate escalation to a registered nurse when required.
• Support patients to improve and maintain their mental, physical, behavioural health…