Nurse Associate

Main area Respiratory Grade NHS AfC:
Band 4 Contract 16 months (fixed term 16 months until 8-Feb-2028) Hours

• Part time
• Flexible working

Site Royal Albert Edward Infirmary, Wigan Lane, Wigan, WN1 2NN
Town Wigan Salary £28,392 - £31,157 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 21/10/2026 23:59

We are seeking an enthusiastic, self motivated, forward thinking individual who will be committed to providing high quality care to join us as Nursing Associate within UEC and Livewell.

This vacancy is open to all internal and external candidates. NHS Employees should obtain their manager's approval for a secondment before applying, as this will be a condition of any offer made.

This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term basis to provide cover for an employee on Secondment and will end in February 2028 or resumption of the post holder, whichever is sooner. Whilst this post is advertised on an fixed term basis there is the potential that this post may become permanent in the future without the need to re-advertise.

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 behavior 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.

Planning and Organisational Duties

• 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…