Nursing Associate in Thirsk

Nursing Associate
Permanent Contract
Locations: Herriot Hospice, Thirsk
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (24-hour shift pattern, 5 out of 7 including nights and weekends)
Salary: £30,741.35 per annum FTE, rising to £32,556.15 per annum FTE (45% of hours need to be in unsocial hours)
Closing date: Monday 6th July 2026 (the advert may close early if we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications)

Our family of services, including Herriot Hospice Homecare, Just ‘B’, and Saint Michael’s Hospice, provide vital support to people when they need it most. Our vision is of a community where everyone gets the care they need, want and deserve; you can help make that a reality.

We are an independent charity powered by local communities. Every day, we help to improve the quality of life for people living with terminal illness, bereavement and mental health concerns, because our belief is that no one should suffer. Our incredible teams work together to make this happen.

About the role

Are you a qualified Nursing Associate looking for a role where you can make a meaningful impact? If you’re committed to person-centred care and want to support patients and their families during some of life’s most challenging moments, we warmly welcome you to join our compassionate hospice team.

We’re currently seeking a dedicated Nursing Associate to work at our inpatient unit in Thirsk. This rewarding role gives you the opportunity to deliver high‑quality, compassionate care to individuals living with life‑limiting illnesses. You'll become part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team providing holistic care in our Inpatient Unit setting.

Your role as a Nursing Associate

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting patients with a wide range of physical, emotional, and psychological needs to enhance comfort and quality of life.
• Delivering care in our inpatient unit, assisting with personal care, symptom management, daily routines, and emotional support in a calm and supportive environment.
• Providing assistance with complex symptoms, medication, nutrition, personal care, and activities of daily living, in accordance with individual care plans.
• Contributing to overall care planning and documentation.
• Communicating openly and compassionately with patients, families, and team members, always promoting dignity, respect, and emotional well‑being.

What we’re looking for

• Registered Nursing Associate with current NMC registration.
• Experience in a healthcare setting, ideally within palliative care, a specialist ward, or complex community services.
• An insight into and a passion for palliative care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a professional approach.
• A caring, compassionate, and patient‑focused attitude.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

Benefits

• People‑first approach and a supportive, caring environment.
• Wellbeing and resilience support with a dedicated team by your side.
• Flexible and hybrid working for many roles.
• Opportunities to grow, develop and progress, with a culture of lifelong learning.

Our values

• Put the people who use our services at the heart of everything we do.
• Caring and compassionate.
• Personal and supportive in our approach.
• Engage positively.
• Responsive.
• Driven to do better.
• Fair.