Nurse Associate

Nurse Associate

The closing date is 12 March 2026

You will be expected to practice independently under the leadership of a registered nurse and be responsible and accountable for safe, compassionate, person‑centred care as per the NMC Code of professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses, midwives and nursing associates (2018).

Nurse associates are equipped with the knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes and behaviours relevant to employment as a nurse associate and will work to the NMC Code.

You will ensure a high standard of patient care is delivered in an effective and efficient manner, reflecting the values of The Trust and support students' and colleagues' learning to help them develop their professional competence and confidence.

Under current Home Office Immigration Rules, this role does not meet the UK Visas and Immigration criteria and the position is not therefore eligible for skilled worker sponsorship. Applications from candidates that require skilled worker sponsorship will NOT be shortlisted. If you have continuously held a Skilled Worker visa since you got your certificate of sponsorship are extending or updating your visa and got your certificate of sponsorship before 22 July 2025 you may be eligible in line with currently published Home Office immigration Rules.

The post holder will:

• Work at all times in accordance with the 6 platforms of NMC Code
• Be accountable for their own professional actions and those delegated to others.
• Provide and monitor care that is compassionate, safe and effective to people within the practice setting.
• Monitor the condition and health needs of people within their care on a continual basis in partnership with people, families, and carers.
• Contribute to ongoing assessment and recognise when it is necessary to refer to others for reassessment.
• Work in partnership with people, to encourage shared decision making, to support individuals, their families and carers to manage their own care when appropriate.
• Demonstrate the knowledge, skills and ability to perform a range of nursing procedures and manage devices, to meet people's need for safe, effective and person‑centred care (As per the NMC Standards of proficiency for registered Nursing Associates 2018)
• Demonstrate and apply an understanding of how and when to elevate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice.
• Demonstrate the ability to recognise when a person's condition has improved or deteriorated by undertaking health monitoring. Interpret, promptly respond, share findings, and elevate as needed.
• Achieve and maintain competence in identified mandatory and statutory training including RN/NA Study Days; develop and maintain clinical competencies, skills and knowledge which relate to the area of clinical practice

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH) is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for research and innovation.

In the National Staff Survey, 74% of our staff would recommend the Trust as a place to work and 92% would recommend the hospital to a friend or relative for treatment.

Joining RJAH is more than just a job – we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role. We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to outstanding professional development opportunities and state‑of‑the‑art facilities.

RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and Birmingham. The hospital is located on a site outside Oswestry in Oswestry, just off the A5. The nearest train station is in Gobowen, approximately two miles from the hospital. The station is part of the Chester to Birmingham line. We are based in North Shropshire, close to the border with North and Mid Wales.

It is one of the most attractive parts of the country, with a rich historic culture and excellent transport links. It offers outstanding opportunities for anyone who enjoys an outdoor lifestyle or is looking to raise a family.