Nursing Associate
The closing date is 01 March 2026
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to employ a Nursing Associate to our team on a 12 month fixed term contract. This role will focus on the delivery of population based mental health care for the community of Wyre Forest. You will be working alongside multi-disciplinary teams of highly specialist practitioners and have direct relationships with the professionals within the local Primary Care Networks (PCN).
The main focus of this role will be to take an active part in our Depot and Clozapine clinics, administering depot medication and carrying out venepuncture as part of Clozapine bloods monitoring. The postholder will also support the co facilitation of our psychoeducational courses. If you are seeking a role that will encompass new ways of working that will be the future delivery of community mental health care in England, then this is an opportunity you should not miss. The post is for 37.5 hours a week (Monday to Friday).
This is a fixed term post to provide cover for absence for specific purpose that we anticipate will be required for 12 months. We reserve the right to end this contract sooner with appropriate notice.
Main duties of the job
The main duties for a Nursing Associate within our team includes (but not limited to):
Administering medication as prescribed, including depots and clozapine.
Obtain requested routine bloods/investigations; have an understanding of normal and altered values, reporting adverse results. The predominant focus for bloods is Clozapine clinic.
Provide and promote health education; support and encourage the patient to meet their own health and wellbeing needs.
Implement and contribute care plans and risk assessments within the limits of own knowledge and competence.
Assist and/or deliver groups to promote patient lifestyle and independence.
Complete documentation accurately and contribute to reports of patients activity and progress
Participate in discussions about patient care including MDTs and supervision.
Maintain and develop skills through training and supervision.
Liaise effectively and work collaboratively with colleagues both in the team and outside of the team.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What we offer;
- 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
- Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
- Flexible and agile working opportunities
- Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
- Wide range of supportive staff networks
- Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our website.
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Details
Date posted
13 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£27,485 to £30,162 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
C9798-2032
Job locations
The Robertson Centre
Bewdley Road
Kidderminster
DY11 6RJ
Employer details
Employer name
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address
The Robertson Centre
Bewdley Road
Kidderminster
DY11 6RJ
Employer's website
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