Job summary Part time - 15 hours per week An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and enthusiastic Band 4 Nursing Associate to join our established Learning Disability and Autism Team within The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust. The team offers care and support to children and adults who have a Learning Disability and or are Autistic. The team offers support to children and adults using any of the Trusts facilities and within the community to work to minimise unnecessary admissions to hospital and making reasonable adjustments to find coming to hospital challenging. As a team we support all aspects of physical health, social care needs, and risks are jointly managed by the multi-disciplinary team, forming part of an integrated holistic system approach to care. You need to have a genuine passion in working with people with a learning disability and autistic people and willingness to make a difference in their lives. This role is pivotal in supporting people with a learning disability and autism to access physical health care. You will be expected to deliver high standards of care. This will involve giving both physical/direct support to individuals in various settings of the acute Trust, for example as an inpatient, outpatient appointment, Urgent and emergency care attendance or planned surgery/investigations. The role will also involve visiting people in their own home, or supported environment. Main duties of the job As a Nurse Associate you will be involved with the direct planning of care for both children and adults who have a learning disability and or Autism. Supporting with communication needs, which may include making easy read material or communication aids. Making reasonable adjustments to appointment pathways within the structure of the Trust, enabling a more positive experience for this patient group. Provide support and guidance within an MDT around the use of the Mental Capacity act (2005) 1. Supporting people to improve and maintain their mental, physical, behavioural health and wellbeing. 2. Active involvement in the prevention of and protection against disease and ill health. 3. Engage in public health, community development, and in the reduction of health inequalities. 4. Where appropriate contributing to psychological interventions under the guidance of a registered professional. 5. Advocating for patients/service users needs and rights within Trust policy. 6. Encouraging and empowering individuals to have an optimum level of responsibility for their individual programme of care. About us The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham. As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall. But dont just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making. All of our 5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence. Certificates of Sponsorship For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk), band 2 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship. Date posted 19 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year Per annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number C9165-24-10-022 Job locations The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust Moorgate Road Rotherham South Yorkshire S60 2UD Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities. Person Specification Experience Essential Previous experience of working within a health / care setting Qualifications Essential Educated to a minimum level 5 foundation degree specific to nursing associate practice GCSE level 4-9 in Maths and English or equivalent Desirable Care Certificate Pin Essential Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register Knowledge Essential Ability to work on own initiative Ability to organise and prioritise own workload Able to recognise own limitations in the context of the nursing associate role Able to recognise when to seek advice and refer to a registered health or care professional Ability to participate in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities Person Specification Experience Essential Previous experience of working within a health / care setting Qualifications Essential Educated to a minimum level 5 foundation degree specific to nursing associate practice GCSE level 4-9 in Maths and English or equivalent Desirable Care Certificate Pin Essential Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register Knowledge Essential Ability to work on own initiative Ability to organise and prioritise own workload Able to recognise own limitations in the context of the nursing associate role Able to recognise when to seek advice and refer to a registered health or care professional Ability to participate in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities 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 The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust Address The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust Moorgate Road Rotherham South Yorkshire S60 2UD Employer's website https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)