Nursing associate- Specialist Palliative care in Watford

CLCH Hertfordshire Adult Community Services - CLCH NHS Trust provides a range of Community Services, and the Hertfordshire Division is recruiting for an exciting post joining a Specialist palliative care, multi-disciplinary service in West Hertfordshire.

Direct patient contact working alongside specialist clinicians to support Palliative and end of life patients at home.

Main duties of the job:

• Assessment and planning of delegated care.
• Monitoring of long-term conditions and well-being of service users including escalation of interventions when necessary.
• Assist with the implementation and monitoring of clinical care and monitor outcomes.
• Administering of Medication in accordance with regulatory guidelines for Nursing Associates.
• Undertake onward referrals to appropriate services and community-based care support.
• Assist in specific therapeutic relations to meet the physical, emotional and psychological, social, cultural and spiritual needs of individuals and carers.
• Enter data into clinical systems (patient records) as per Trust guidance and policies.
• To undertake phlebotomy in accordance with training and trust policies.
• Empathise with, and support people to improve and maintain their mental and physical health and wellbeing.

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.

Details:

• Date posted: 12 February 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 4
• Salary: £28,860 to £31,671 a year per annum
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 824-HERTS
• Job locations: Unit 16 Building Research establishment, CLCH, Bucknalls lane, Watford WD25 9XX

Person Specification:

Education/Qualification:

• Essential: Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register.
• Educated to a minimum level 5 Foundation degree level specific to nursing associate practice.
• GCSEs Grade A-C in Maths and English or equivalent.
• Care Certificate.
• Desirable: 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.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Essential: 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.
• Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within the Code.
• 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 multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with people, their families, carers and colleagues.
• Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of workload and individual patient contact.
• Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice when needed.
• Ability to participate in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities.
• Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).

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.

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details:

Employer name: Central London Community Health Trust

Address: Unit 16 Building Research establishment, CLCH, Bucknalls lane, Watford WD25 9XX