NHS

Nursing Associate


Pay27,061.00 - 29,697.00 / year
LocationWisbech/England
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: B0202-25-0025?language=en&page=54&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      Due to growth within our Hospice at Home (Community) team we have an opportunity to join us as Nursing Associate! This is a permanent role based at the Alan Hudson Centre in Wisbech, but working in patients homes across Cambridgeshire.

      Main duties of the job

      Please refer to the attached job description & person specification for a full list of duties and requirements for this role. Please contact us if you would like any further information.

      About us

      We offer a range of benefits to our staff, including the option to retain membership to the NHS Pension scheme (subject to conditions.) Other benefits include:

      NHS matched annual leave

      Enhancements paid on top of basic salary for unsociable hours

      Family friendly leave

      Access to lease car services

      Employee Assistance programmes

      Long Service Awards

      Discounts at our onsite bistro

      Access to free parking

      Ongoing training and development

      Details

      Date posted

      06 June 2025

      Pay scheme

      Other

      Salary

      £27,061 to £29,697 a year Plus enhancements

      Contract

      Permanent

      Working pattern

      Full-time

      Reference number

      EA1326864WisNA

      Job locations

      Alan Hudson Treatment Centre

      North Cambs Hospital

      Wisbech

      Cambridgeshire

      PE13 3AB


      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      The Hospice at Home service cares for patients throughout Cambridgeshire who choose to remain in their own home in their last weeks of life. We are holistic in our approach and the care is tailored to each persons specific needs. The compassionate team of Nurses and Healthcare Assistants provide practical and holistic care supporting patients and their families.

      Due to an expansion of our team, we have an opportunity to join us as a Nursing Associate! This is a full time role, working 37.5 hours per week, predominantly 8am 8pm on a rota basis.

      Colleagues working within our Hospice at Home (HaH) team cover a wide geographical area, from Tydd St Giles in the North of the county down to Saffron Walden in the South, and everywhere in between. Although allocated to either the South team (Cambridge)or North team (Wisbech)base, colleagues work flexibly as one team in order to meet patient needs wherever they may be. For this reason, we are pleased to offer mileage expense rates in excess of HMRC as well as a lease car option. Whilst every effort is made to allocate patients close to where you live, this is not always possible we ask all of our colleagues to be flexible and attend patients wherever they are located.

      As our nursing associate you will provide safe and person-centred care to patients in their home, working from a pre-agreed care plan you will work in partnership with the patient, their families and the hospice MDT.

      Other main duties will include:

      • Under the direction of the registered nurse, participate in the assessment, planning, implementing and evaluation of nursing care given patients and their families, working in partnership with them.
      • Actively engage with individuals, their families and/or carers and contribute to risk assessments and care planning, by establishing their needs, wishes, preferences and choices and incorporating these into care planning.
      • Maximise physical comfort and well-being of patients in terms of hygiene, mobility, toileting and nutritional needs and support healthcare assistants in their care delivery, learning and development
      • To maintain accurate and contemporaneous records according to policy.

      To be successful in this role you must be a Registered Nursing Associate with the NMC, with previous experience working within providing end of life care to adult patients.

      Due to the nature of the role its a requirement to hold a valid driving license and have access to a vehicle for work purposes.

      Please note that this post will involve lone working.

      Starting salary of £27,061, with opportunities to progress to £29,697.

      Please note that the salary quoted is based on full time hours and will be pro-ratad for part time posts. As a Charity with limited funds, it is usual practice for new starters to commence on the minimum of the salary band for the role. Exceptionally, and only for candidates demonstrating significant strengths relevant to the role, we may be able to negotiate on this.

      We are a Disability Confident employer, and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. If you would like support to apply, please contact the HR Team by emailcareers@arhc.org.ukand we will be happy to help.

      Arthur Rank Hospice Charity does not hold a sponsor license; therefore, we are unable to offer sponsorship to individuals who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, or that require sponsorship as a condition of an existing visa.

      We are committed to inclusivity, respect, fairness, engagement and equality of opportunity for our patients and their families, our staff and trustees, our volunteers and our supporters. We value the strength that comes with difference and the positive contribution that diversity brings to our community. Therefore, candidates with a disability that meet the minimum criteria will be guaranteed an interview. We are also working to increase diversity throughout the organisation, and we particularly welcome applications from BAME people who are currently under-represented.

      Arthur Rank Hospice Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults who draw on care and support and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      The Hospice at Home service cares for patients throughout Cambridgeshire who choose to remain in their own home in their last weeks of life. We are holistic in our approach and the care is tailored to each persons specific needs. The compassionate team of Nurses and Healthcare Assistants provide practical and holistic care supporting patients and their families.

      Due to an expansion of our team, we have an opportunity to join us as a Nursing Associate! This is a full time role, working 37.5 hours per week, predominantly 8am 8pm on a rota basis.

      Colleagues working within our Hospice at Home (HaH) team cover a wide geographical area, from Tydd St Giles in the North of the county down to Saffron Walden in the South, and everywhere in between. Although allocated to either the South team (Cambridge)or North team (Wisbech)base, colleagues work flexibly as one team in order to meet patient needs wherever they may be. For this reason, we are pleased to offer mileage expense rates in excess of HMRC as well as a lease car option. Whilst every effort is made to allocate patients close to where you live, this is not always possible we ask all of our colleagues to be flexible and attend patients wherever they are located.

      As our nursing associate you will provide safe and person-centred care to patients in their home, working from a pre-agreed care plan you will work in partnership with the patient, their families and the hospice MDT.

      Other main duties will include:

      • Under the direction of the registered nurse, participate in the assessment, planning, implementing and evaluation of nursing care given patients and their families, working in partnership with them.
      • Actively engage with individuals, their families and/or carers and contribute to risk assessments and care planning, by establishing their needs, wishes, preferences and choices and incorporating these into care planning.
      • Maximise physical comfort and well-being of patients in terms of hygiene, mobility, toileting and nutritional needs and support healthcare assistants in their care delivery, learning and development
      • To maintain accurate and contemporaneous records according to policy.

      To be successful in this role you must be a Registered Nursing Associate with the NMC, with previous experience working within providing end of life care to adult patients.

      Due to the nature of the role its a requirement to hold a valid driving license and have access to a vehicle for work purposes.

      Please note that this post will involve lone working.

      Starting salary of £27,061, with opportunities to progress to £29,697.

      Please note that the salary quoted is based on full time hours and will be pro-ratad for part time posts. As a Charity with limited funds, it is usual practice for new starters to commence on the minimum of the salary band for the role. Exceptionally, and only for candidates demonstrating significant strengths relevant to the role, we may be able to negotiate on this.

      We are a Disability Confident employer, and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. If you would like support to apply, please contact the HR Team by emailcareers@arhc.org.ukand we will be happy to help.

      Arthur Rank Hospice Charity does not hold a sponsor license; therefore, we are unable to offer sponsorship to individuals who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, or that require sponsorship as a condition of an existing visa.

      We are committed to inclusivity, respect, fairness, engagement and equality of opportunity for our patients and their families, our staff and trustees, our volunteers and our supporters. We value the strength that comes with difference and the positive contribution that diversity brings to our community. Therefore, candidates with a disability that meet the minimum criteria will be guaranteed an interview. We are also working to increase diversity throughout the organisation, and we particularly welcome applications from BAME people who are currently under-represented.

      Arthur Rank Hospice Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults who draw on care and support and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

      Person Specification

      Knowledge & Qualifications

      Essential

      • Registered Nursing Associate with current NMC registration Nursing Associate foundation degree qualification

      Desirable

      • NA

      Experience

      Essential

      • Experience of working independently
      • Experience of caring for adult patients who are at the end of life

      Desirable

      • NA

      Other

      Essential

      • Valid driving license and access to a vehicle

      Desirable

      • NA
      Person Specification

      Knowledge & Qualifications

      Essential

      • Registered Nursing Associate with current NMC registration Nursing Associate foundation degree qualification

      Desirable

      • NA

      Experience

      Essential

      • Experience of working independently
      • Experience of caring for adult patients who are at the end of life

      Desirable

      • NA

      Other

      Essential

      • Valid driving license and access to a vehicle

      Desirable

      • NA

      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).

      Additional information

      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

      Arthur Rank Hospice Charity

      Address

      Alan Hudson Treatment Centre

      North Cambs Hospital

      Wisbech

      Cambridgeshire

      PE13 3AB


      Employer's website

      https://www.arhc.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Arthur Rank Hospice Charity

      Address

      Alan Hudson Treatment Centre

      North Cambs Hospital

      Wisbech

      Cambridgeshire

      PE13 3AB


      Employer's website

      https://www.arhc.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  • About the company

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