Nursing Assistant Practitioner
The closing date is 18 January 2026
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Associate Practitioner to join our Children's Community Nursing Service. We have positions within our Continuing Care & Health Short Breaks team where we provide respite in the family home.
Our service specialises in caring for children and young people with multiple complex health needs & learning disabilities. We work 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year and therefore you will normally work a mix of days, nights, weekends and bank holidays although we do support applications for flexible working when we can.
As this is a clinical role, candidates will be required to have previous clinical experience of working with children or adults with complex health or additional needs. You will receive a full package of training and will be well supported by an experienced team of nurses until you are competent and confident to work alone. The role will involve some travel so access to transport with business insurance cover will be required.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for individuals who are caring, fun, resilient and motivated to work alongside a specialist team of professionals. Interested candidates should love working with children, can engage and communicate well with parents and enjoy being part of a team as well as being able to work on your own.
You will be responsible for providing clinical care within the family home and within Hannah House (respite unit) as needed. The work is interesting, varied and includes caring for children who are tracheostomy ventilated, delivering tube feeds, giving medication, moving and handling as well as enabling children to play and have fun. The role will involve teaching and supporting more junior members of staff.
We work a cross service model of working so you will have the opportunity to spend time and work with our other clinical teams (Specialist Inclusion Learning Centres and Children's Nursing team) which you may be asked to support as the service requires.
Adverts will close early where the maximum numbers applicants is reached.
About us
Working for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Who are we?
Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council. We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.
Perks of the job
Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.
Right to Work
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
Details
Date posted
08 January 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£27,485 to £30,162 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
VPECA29CE3
Job locations
Leeds Community Healthcare Trust
Leeds
LS10 2PT
Employer details
Employer name
Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Leeds Community Healthcare Trust
Leeds
LS10 2PT
Employer's website
https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/join-our-team1/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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