Nursing Associate - District Nursing in London

We are looking for a committed and compassionate Nursing Associate to join our multi-professional team. This role works closely with Registered Nurses and other clinicians to assess, plan, organise and deliver high-quality clinical care that meets individual patient needs and service priorities. Nursing Associates provide holistic, person-centred care across the lifespan and across all fields of nursing, supporting people of all ages in a variety of care settings. The role combines independence and accountability, while working under the leadership and supervision of Registered Nurses and within the nursing scope of practice. This post offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to patient care while developing professionally within a supportive and collaborative environment. The role is underpinned by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code and standards of proficiency, ensuring safe, effective and compassionate care at all times.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver safe, effective and compassionate person-centred care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse
• Contribute to the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for people with a range of health needs, including long-term and complex conditions
• Monitor physical and mental health, recognise deterioration and elevate concerns appropriately
• Administer medication in line with Nursing Associate guidelines and organisational policy
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation and use clinical systems in accordance with Trust requirements
• Communicate effectively with service users, families, carers and multidisciplinary colleagues
• Promote dignity, equality, inclusion and safeguarding in all aspects of care
• Support risk management, incident reporting and quality improvement activities
• Contribute to multidisciplinary working, service development and patient experience initiatives
• Support and supervise learners and colleagues, acting as a positive professional role model
• Maintain professional competence through ongoing learning, reflective practice and adherence to the NMC Code

About us

We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us. What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life's most important moments.

Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide. We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

• Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register

Skills and Knowledge

• Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role contributes to service development
• Relevant clinical skills in the area of work
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal, non-verbal communication) with patients/relatives, carers and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to organise and prioritise own workload effectively
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Ability to work well as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to support, supervise and act as a role model to nursing associate students, other learners and health care support workers as required within the clinical setting.

Key Attributes

• Ability to analyse, interpret and record data in a clear, and succinct manner
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills

Experience

• Previous experience of working within a health/care setting in the field of area applied for
• Relevant experience of working self-directed or as part of a team
• Evidence of continuing professional development

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.

£33,094 to £36,195 a year, inclusive of HCAS