Job summary
Are you passionate about supporting patients in the comfort of their own homes and dedicated to enhancing their quality of life?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time Band 4 Nurse Associate to join the York Community Response Team. This role offers a rewarding chance to take on a challenging and varied position, working primarily with our nursing team to provide nursing interventions within patients' home environments, with a keen focus on the 'home first' approach and preventing avoidable hospital admissions.
You'll be part of an experienced, friendly multi-disciplinary team in a supportive work environment, all while delivering high-quality care to our patients. Our well-established teams serve the historic city of York as well as the surrounding countryside in North Yorkshire. The team includes Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Nurses, and Support Workers. Our team works in collaboration with Primary Care, York Frailty Hub and other partners to deliver Urgent Care Response and short-term reablement/rehabilitation programs.
Interviews will take place week commencing 21st July 2025.
Main duties of the job
The Nursing Associate will actively participate as part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team within York Community Response Team to provide a seamless service to patients with minimal supervision for a Registered Practitioner
The Nursing Associate will provide general and specific care for patients and will be competent to work with professional disciplines, working alongside Allied Health professionals to provide a home first approach to care provision.
The Nursing Associate will be required to play an integral role in the delivery of safe and high quality care, as delegated by the Registered Practitioner.
The ability to transport yourself and equipment across the locality during the course of a normal working day is required for this vacancy. Access to a vehicle that can be used for business purposes and hold a full and valid driving licence (role will involve travel to numerous addresses that cannot be easily accessed by public transport means) is required.
About us
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Foundation Degree achieved through recognised Nursing Associate training programme
Experience and Knowledge Required
Essential
- Two years previous experience working and communicating with the public in a health/social care/educational setting or gained through recognised Nursing Associate training programme
- Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the team worked in and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development.
- Understanding of how to apply evidence-based practice to ensure high quality care for patient's
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Intermediate IT skills
- Demonstrate effective communication skills and ability to overcome barriers to communication
- Ability to follow protocols and able to use own initiative to problem solve.
- Able to work independently without direct supervision.
- Ability to remain calm and organised under pressure.
- Hold a valid driving licence with access to a motor vehicle that has business insurance and breakdown and rescue cover.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team in health/social care or education
Aptitude and Personal Qualities
Essential
- Caring and compassionate
- Flexible and adaptable
- Approachable and reliable
- Professional & Honest
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Foundation Degree achieved through recognised Nursing Associate training programme
Experience and Knowledge Required
Essential
- Two years previous experience working and communicating with the public in a health/social care/educational setting or gained through recognised Nursing Associate training programme
- Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the team worked in and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development.
- Understanding of how to apply evidence-based practice to ensure high quality care for patient's
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Intermediate IT skills
- Demonstrate effective communication skills and ability to overcome barriers to communication
- Ability to follow protocols and able to use own initiative to problem solve.
- Able to work independently without direct supervision.
- Ability to remain calm and organised under pressure.
- Hold a valid driving licence with access to a motor vehicle that has business insurance and breakdown and rescue cover.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team in health/social care or education
Aptitude and Personal Qualities
Essential
- Caring and compassionate
- Flexible and adaptable
- Approachable and reliable
- Professional & Honest
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
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).
