Job summary
We are looking for a part time Nursing Associate to work alongside our adult learning disabilities health facilitation nurses and wider multi disciplinary team in the community. This role with be to support adults with learning disabilities to get their health needs met, whether these are physical health needs, mental health needs or for their emotional wellbeing. and to reduce the health inequalities people face.
The successful applicant will be working across Bradford district, and therefore ideally needs to be able to travel easily. They will be supporting people with learning disabilities where they feel most comfortable, and so may be seeing people in their home, supported accommodation, day time locations, at the GP surgery etc.
The work is incredibly varied and as a lone worker you need to be able to prioritise, risk assess and manage your work load safely. You also need to be an excellent communicator, both with the people with learning disabilities you will be supporting, as well as their families and the multiple other agencies you will be working alongside.
An ability to be creative and make reasonable adjustments to ensure people can access health support is also needed. A good understanding of the health inequalities faced by people with learning disabilities is required and previous experience of working in a similar setting would be helpful.
Main duties of the job
Our aim is to create a culture of continuous improvement, inclusivity and trust. We encourage and celebrate diversity, and welcome candidates who reflect the communities we support.
You will be supporting people to access health appointments, health investigations and treatments as well as being involved in assessments and monitoring of people's health needs.
You will be working closely with adults with learning disabilities as well as their main carers including families and paid staff. You will work alongside nurses in the team, the wider MDT and other agencies involved with the person's health and support needs.
Closing Date: 4th May 2026 (Midnight)
Shortlisting Date: 5th May 2026
Interview Date: 21st May 2026
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.
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 skills level 2 Maths and English or equivalent.
Experience
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
- Demonstrates an understanding of diverse cultural needs
- Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained with the code.
Training
Essential
- Able to demonstrate an ability to work to agreed targets and standards.
- Able to demonstrate ongoing professional development including a willingness to under education and training to meet the needs of the service.
- Must have an awareness of Health and Safety at work and how it relates to this role.
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 skills level 2 Maths and English or equivalent.
Experience
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
- Demonstrates an understanding of diverse cultural needs
- Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained with the code.
Training
Essential
- Able to demonstrate an ability to work to agreed targets and standards.
- Able to demonstrate ongoing professional development including a willingness to under education and training to meet the needs of the service.
- Must have an awareness of Health and Safety at work and how it relates to this role.
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).
