Nursing Associate

Job summary

The Nursing Associate within the Gender Affirmation Service (GAS) plays a key role in delivering high-quality, compassionate, and patient-centred care across both the masculinising and feminising pathways. Working under the direction of Registered Nurses and within the NMC scope of practice, the post-holder supports clinical assessments, carries out delegated procedures, contributes to care planning, and ensures safe, effective coordination of patient care. The role requires strong communication skills, flexibility, and a commitment to upholding Trust values while enhancing the overall patient experience and supporting ongoing service development.

Main duties of the job

The Nursing Associate supports the Gender Affirmation Service by delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centred care under the direction of Registered Nurses. Main duties include undertaking delegated clinical procedures, monitoring patients' health, contributing to care planning and assessments, and escalating concerns appropriately. The post-holder also provides pre- and post-operative information, maintains accurate patient records, assists with service coordination and managing clinic communications, as well as working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure an effective, compassionate and inclusive service.

About us

Our Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid.

We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring.

If you haven't heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probation.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.