Job summary We are delighted to be able to recruit for a Nursing Associate for Heather Ward at Airedale Centre for Mental Health. The Nursing Associate has a breadth of knowledge and skills providing holistic and person-centred care and support for people of all ages and in a variety of settings. The Nursing Associate works independently under the leadership of Registered Nurses, providing nursing care and delivering all aspects of the nursing process. This includes undertaking a full range of routine care and treatment tasks as directed by the Registered Nurse in a range of health care settings with patients who are experiencing a range of physical and/or mental health issues. The Nursing Associate will be equipped with the knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes and behaviours relevant to employment as a Nursing Associate and will work to a nationally recognised code of conduct under the professional regulatory body of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). Main duties of the job The role of the Registered Nursing Associate spans services who deliver care pre-conception to end of life. The post holder will be exposed to the delivery of holistic care across the life-course during their pre-registration training programme and hence develop competence in delivering care via a whole-person approach. This approach considers and equally values physical, psychological and public health needs, learning disabilities, social, economic, spiritual and other factors in the assessing, planning and delivery of care. The Nursing Associate is enabled to practice in the widest range of settings as well as being equipped with the specific knowledge, skills and capabilities required for the context in which they have trained and are employed. Closing Date: 23rd March 2025 Shortlisting Date: W/C 24th March 2025 Interview Date: TBC About us Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: - We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference We Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including : Increase mileage rates for > 3500 A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities Plus many more. We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities. Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. It is in the candidate's best interest to apply as soon as possible. Date posted 13 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year Per Annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 453-25-7063639 Job locations Airedale Centre for Mental Health Keighley BD20 6TA Job description Job responsibilities Please read the attached Job description and person specification for further details about this role. Right to Work in the UK Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status. Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period. As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly. Job description Job responsibilities Please read the attached Job description and person specification for further details about this role. Right to Work in the UK Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status. Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period. As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register Nursing Associate foundation degree qualification GCSE Grade A-C in Maths and English or functional skills level 2 Maths and English or equivalent. Experience and Knowledge Essential Understanding of the Scope of the role of Nursing Associate in context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained with the code. Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for advice and support Physical requirements Essential Ability to carry out the tasks required within the role (with reasonable adjustments where necessary) Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register Nursing Associate foundation degree qualification GCSE Grade A-C in Maths and English or functional skills level 2 Maths and English or equivalent. Experience and Knowledge Essential Understanding of the Scope of the role of Nursing Associate in context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained with the code. Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for advice and support Physical requirements Essential Ability to carry out the tasks required within the role (with reasonable adjustments where necessary) 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. 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. 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 Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust Address Airedale Centre for Mental Health Keighley BD20 6TA Employer's website https://www.bdct.nhs.uk/current-vacancies/ (Opens in a new tab)