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Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
About
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) is one of the largest trusts in the UK, caring for people with a wide range of physical and mental health needs. We have approximately 7,000 staff who provide healthcare to a third of London's population and across wider geographical areas, including Milton Keynes, Kent, Surrey and Hampshire.
As a Foundation Trust we involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run and our future development. If you are interested in becoming a member of our Foundation Trust please visit: www.cnwl.nhs.uk
(source: Central and North West London NHS Foundation NHS Trust website)
Contact
- Address
- 350 Euston Road
- Regent's Place
- London
- London
- NW1 3AX
- Contact Number
- 02032145700
Nursing Associate
Accepting applications until: 24-Aug-2026 23:59
Vacancy status: Open
Accepting applications until: 24-Aug-2026 23:59
Key details
Location
- Site
- West End PCN, 5TH Floor
- Address
- 190 Vauxhaul Bridge Road
- Town
- London
- Postcode
- SW1V1DX
- Major / Minor Region
- London
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday 9:00 am to 5:00pm)
Salary
- Salary
- £34,186 - £37,389 per annum incl. HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Grade
- (NHS AfC: Band 4)
Specialty
- Main area
- Nursing Associate
CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 8,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond. We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run.
Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation. We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference. We’re proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.
We are recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ only the best people, and our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries.
We offer a generous relocation package (subject to eligibility assessment) and flexible working options, including bank assignments for most roles. For more information on these and other benefits of working for us, see our Benefits, Reward and Wellbeing page
Become part of our team. We care for you as much as you care for others.
CNWL NHS Foundation Trust are committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 4 Nursing Associate , to join the West End Primary Care Network (PCN) at the South Westminster Community Mental Health Hub at 190 Vauxhall Bridge Road based in Victoria, Central London. The West End PCN provides care to a diverse group of services users, who experience a range of mental health challenges.
Band 4 Nursing Associates work closely with people who use our Services, their families, friends and carers and play an important contribution in how people experience our services. Band 4 Nursing Associates are expected to:
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Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and be accountable to the registered nurses they work with
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Be accountable as professionals registered with the NMC and work to the Code for Nurses, Midwives and Nursing Associates
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Promote health and prevent ill health
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Provide and monitor care
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Work to improve safety and the quality of care
As a Nursing Associate you may be expected to practice any of the skills listed in the NMC Standards of Proficiency skills annexes or be responsible for the care delivered to a number of service users but you will always be supervised by a registered nurse and receive support from the wider multi-disciplinary team. We believe that the best health care is delivered by multi-disciplinary teams working well together and in partnership with other teams and services to provide seamless care.
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The post-holder will be responsible for delivering a high standard of care, including various physical health checks to service users under the care of the South Westminster Community Mental Health Hub.
The post-holder will also be expected to support the wider team to ensure that we can deliver excellent care to our service users.
Working for our organisation
The West End PCN mental health team is made up of highly motivated and passionate staff with extensive experience and expertise in mental health. The team is friendly, committed and dedicated to continually developing the role of the Nursing Associate.
Central and North West London NHS Trust expects all Band 4 Nursing Associates to act in a way which shows you understand our core values and are willing to put them into practice with service users, their friends, family and carers and also other staff members.
As a Band 4 Nursing Associate we expect you to show COMPASSION, contribute to a caring and kind environment and recognise that what you do and say helps can make the lives of others better
We expect you to RESPECT everyone and acknowledge and welcome people’s differences rather than ignore them or see them as problematic.
We expect you to EMPOWER others and continually try to provide information, resources and support to help others make their own decisions and meet their own needs.
We expect you to work in PARTNERSHIP and behave in a way that shows that you recognise that commissioners and users of our services are the people who generate and pay for our work.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
- Undertake clinical tasks (when competent) including venepuncture and ECGs
- Develop understanding of caring for individuals with particular conditions relevant to place of work
- Perform and record physical health clinical observations as required
- To act as champion in physical health in the community teams
- Demonstrate good understanding of the Mental Capacity Act / Deprivation of Liberties and applies principles to everyday practice seeking advice / guidance from the Registered Nurse or registered care professional as required.
- To support the CMHT to carry out physical health checks and interventions
- To work in collaboration with the Physical Health Lead Nurse
- To identify and record physical health care needs within care plans under the direction of the RMN
- To administer medication as agreed within NMC Standards and CNWL Medicines Policy following completion of medication competency test as per policy
- To support the delivery of groups as required
- To actively engage patients as allocated
- To attend and participate in MDT reviews
- To write relevant sections within reports for social and healthcare provision under supervision
- To conduct audits as directed by the Team Manager
- Signposting patients and carers to supportive services
- Promote health and prevent ill health
- Working to the standards set out in the NMC Code for Nurses, Midwives and Nursing Associates
- Recognise issues relating to safeguarding vulnerable children and adults and report any problems or raise concerns to the appropriate registered care professionals (including raising a safeguarding alert)
- Escalating safety concerns (including completing Datix) and by doing so acting as effective advocates for those who use our services
- Supervise, help training and delegate to other members of the team e.g. Health Care Assistants
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
AI can be used as a support tool, not a replacement for the applicant’s own work. Applications must remain personal, accurate, and reflective of the candidate’s real experience. AI-generated content must not misrepresent skills, qualifications, or experience. Over reliance on AI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant's chances of success.
We monitor applications for any behaviour that could create an unfair advantage, and we check all references carefully. You are likely to be tested on your experience at interview, so be honest and make sure all the information in your application is correct. Please note that the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is prohibited during the interview process.
Vaccination
The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings.
- Due to the high response levels we receive for some vacancies, we may expire any of them prior to the advertised closing date and advise you to submit your application as soon as possible.
- Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Before submitting your application and to avoid disappointment please check that you are eligible under the UKVI points based system
- Our Agenda for Change employment contracts are subject to a contractual 13 week probationary period.
- If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.
Applicant requirements
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Qualified Nursing Associate or Healthcare Assistant willing to undertaking Nursing Associate Training
- Evidence of personal development in previous employment
- NMC Pin / Or wiling to undertake relevant training to obtain Pin
- Numeracy and Literacy skills required to keep accurate records
Desirable criteria
- Care certificate or equivalent
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous experience working in a health or social care setting
- Experience of liaising with other agencies
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working within a mental health community team
Skills and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Able to talk to people about sensitive issues in a supportive manner but also challenge others assertively where necessary.
- Speaking face to face but also by telephone, you will communicate with the multi-disciplinary team, update others in the team and use handover effectively.
- Able to maintain accurate, timely, concise and legible clinical records both electronic and handwritten which adhere to the CNWL policies.
- Able to work as part of a team
- Able to work on own initiative
- Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding
- Able to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy
- Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the Healthcare setting
- Willingness to undertake further training in areas such as phlebotomy and ECG
- Able to maintain electronic patient records.
- Good working ability to use Microsoft Word and Excel
- You are expected to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Health Care and Support Workers and Adult Social Care Workers in England.
- Contribute to the implementation of care plans by helping to assess patients, develop, implement and evaluate a care plan.
- Able to work on your own but follow the directions of care plans and registered staff
- Accept responsibility for decisions / actions and recognize the limits of your role.
- Obtain consent and understand how the Mental Capacity Act impacts on your work and the people you are working with problems and their carers
Desirable criteria
- Honest, trustworthy and reliable
- An understanding and positive regard for the needs and rights of people with mental health
- Ability to manage stress and work under pressure
Caring skills
Essential criteria
- You are expected to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Health Care and Support Workers and Adult Social Care Workers in England.
- Contribute to the implementation of care plans by helping to assess patients, develop, implement and evaluate a care plan.
- Able to work on your own but follow the directions of care plans and registered staff.
- Accept responsibility for decisions / actions and recognize the limits of your role.
- Obtain consent and understand how the Mental Capacity Act impacts on your work and the people you are working with.
Desirable criteria
- Experience carrying an individual caseload
Attitudes, aptitudes, and personal characteristics
Desirable criteria
- Willingness to learn and develop; recognises the need for flexibility
- Able to work well within a multi-disciplinary team
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sam Buluwela
- Job title
- Team Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 020 7854 4243
- Additional information
Please contact: Sam Buluwela, Team Manager, West End PCN, Telephone: 020 7854 4243, Email: [email protected]
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