Job summary We are looking for forward thinking, passionate Nursing Associates to support the management of patients within the Bury Town Locality. You will provide nursing treatments under the delegation of a district nurse and work to the full scope of your registration. When you join our team, you'll be at the front line of healthcare, delivering healthcare where the patients feel most comfortable, in their own living space This job is perfect for someone who wants to challenge themselves and develop their skillset, whilst giving back to the community. As nurse associate in the Integrated Neighbourhood team you will be responsible for providing safe, effective nursing activities in peoples own homes, care homes and community clinics. You will work closely with all the members of the INT to achieve the best long-term outcomes for all your patients. The successful candidate will be required to; work with a high degree professional accountability be motivated and ambitious have excellent communication team working skills have a positive attitude to change. Main duties of the job The role requires you to be able to keep accurate clinical records and have good clerical/ administrative skills and therefore experience of clinical recording systems, ideally SystmOne will be beneficial. Your day will include- Gathering and collating information, planning and delivering healthcare for patients, for example with long term conditions, palliative care and rehabilitation needs, to achieve quality of life and independence where possible. Working within the integrated team to facilitate early discharge from hospital. Working within the integrated team to prevent unnecessary admission to hospital. Working with all health care professionals, and statutory/non-statutory agencies to provide a seamless, integrated service to our service users. This post offers a great opportunity for individuals to develop their clinical skills and have experience working in the community. Candidates must be able to travel to all rural locations to carry out the post About us BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings. The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500 beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge. Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital. We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team. With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be. We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can BeKnown for whoever you are. Join us. What will you BeKnown for? Date posted 20 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year Pro rata per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 179-7046814-I Job locations West Suffolk House Western Way Bury St Edmunds IP33 3YU Job description Job responsibilities Please see the full job description for more detail and supporting information. Job summary: As Nurse Associate in the Integrated Neighbourhood Team, you will be responsible for providing safe, effective nursing activities in peoples own homes, care homes and community clinics. You will work closely with all the members of the INT to achieve the best long-term outcomes for all your patients. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the full job description for more detail and supporting information. Job summary: As Nurse Associate in the Integrated Neighbourhood Team, you will be responsible for providing safe, effective nursing activities in peoples own homes, care homes and community clinics. You will work closely with all the members of the INT to achieve the best long-term outcomes for all your patients. Person Specification Education and qualifications Essential Nursing Associate Foundation Degree and registered on the NMC register (Nursing Associates) Experience and knowledge Essential oDemonstrate knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice. oExperience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team. oExperience of providing and interpreting complex, sensitive information. oUnderstanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in the context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team, and how this may contribute to service improvement. Desirable oPrevious relevant experience working in primary and secondary care. oSupporting supervision and assessment of students and new starters in the workplace Skills and abilities Essential oAbility to organise and prioritise own delegated workload. oGood knowledge of working with IT systems. Personal qualities Essential oAbility to demonstrate working on own initiative within set boundaries. oCompassionate and caring attitude to provide holistic care oAble to work within a team and to guide others within the scope of the role. oBe respectful of other people's property and life style. oMaintain confidentiality and dignity of individuals at all times. Frequent Travel Essential - You will need to travel, so you must either hold a full, current driving licence and have access to personal transport or meet the mobility requirements of the role through other reasonable and suitable means. Person Specification Education and qualifications Essential Nursing Associate Foundation Degree and registered on the NMC register (Nursing Associates) Experience and knowledge Essential oDemonstrate knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice. oExperience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team. oExperience of providing and interpreting complex, sensitive information. oUnderstanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in the context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team, and how this may contribute to service improvement. Desirable oPrevious relevant experience working in primary and secondary care. oSupporting supervision and assessment of students and new starters in the workplace Skills and abilities Essential oAbility to organise and prioritise own delegated workload. oGood knowledge of working with IT systems. Personal qualities Essential oAbility to demonstrate working on own initiative within set boundaries. oCompassionate and caring attitude to provide holistic care oAble to work within a team and to guide others within the scope of the role. oBe respectful of other people's property and life style. oMaintain confidentiality and dignity of individuals at all times. Frequent Travel Essential - You will need to travel, so you must either hold a full, current driving licence and have access to personal transport or meet the mobility requirements of the role through other reasonable and suitable means. 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 West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust Address West Suffolk House Western Way Bury St Edmunds IP33 3YU Employer's website https://www.wsh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)