Nursing Associate

Nursing Associate
Full-time
· Permanent
Location:
Ashton View, Wigan
Salary: £38,896 per annum (£17.00 per hour, based on a 44-hour week)

As part of a family-owned group with over 40 years of experience and 23 homes across the North West, Dovehaven prides itself on offering care with compassion, dignity and genuine person-centred values. Here, you’re not just another member of staff — you’re part of a team that is trusted, respected, and empowered to grow.

As a Nursing Associate at Ashton View, you will:

• Support Registered Nurses and clinical teams in delivering advanced, complex nursing care.
• Provide wound care and clinical support tailored to residents with enhanced medical needs.
• Participate in specialist assessments, audits and clinical interventions to improve resident outcomes.
• Hold consultations and contribute actively to personalised care planning.
• Administer medications under supervision with precision, safety and compliance.
• Build strong relationships with residents and their families, communicating clearly and compassionately.
• Help maintain robust clinical documentation and regulatory compliance.
• Uphold the highest standards of clinical practice aligned to CQC and professional expectations.

• Qualified Nursing Associate with active NMC PIN
• Experience in acute, community, residential, nursing or private healthcare — experience with neurological or acute needs is a bonus.
• Excellent communication and decision-making skills.
• Someone who brings compassion, teamwork and calm professionalism to challenging clinical environments.
• A commitment to continuous learning and reflective practice.

We believe in developing our people and recognising their value:

• Competitive salary
• Permanent contract and clear career stability
• Transparent pay progression with increasing experience
• Regular clinical training, CPD and development opportunities
• Pathways into senior roles — including RN conversion support, specialist posts and leadership development
• Company pension scheme
• Paid annual leave
• Supportive “buddy” onboarding system
• Free uniform
• DBS and NMC PIN fees reimbursed
• Employee wellbeing support for physical and psychological health

At Ashton View, you will:

• Work with residents with highly complex and specialist needs
• Develop your clinical skills faster than in a standard residential environment
• Be an essential member of a highly skilled, supportive multidisciplinary team
• Make a genuine impact on quality of life, rehabilitation and recovery

If you want a role where your expertise is valued, your growth is encouraged and your work has real purpose — Dovehaven is the place to build your career.

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