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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

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Jobs Website

Open

Ref: 333-D-MK-CM-1235 Vacancy ID: 8266493

Nursing Associate - School Nursing

Accepting applications until: 17-Sep-2026 23:59

Vacancy status: Open

Accepting applications until: 17-Sep-2026 23:59

Location

Gwefan: Shipley Court
Cyfeiriad: Marsh End Road
Tref: Newport Pagnell
Cod post: MK16 8EA
Major / Minor Region: London

Contract type & working pattern

Contract: Permanent
Oriau: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (All year round)

Salary

Cyflog: £28,392 - £31,157 per annum (pro rata if P/T)
Cyfnod cyflog: Yearly
Gradd: (NHS AfC: Band 4)

Specialty

Prif leoliad: Nursing Assosciate School Nursing

Dyddiad y cyfweliad: 06/10/2026

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.

Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl

See attachment in vacancy for full Nursing Associate Job Description and Personal Specification.  

Role requirements for shortlisting

Experience:

Essential:

Understand the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation; including how the role may contribute to service development

Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Desirable:

Experience of supporting children and their families

Knowledge and Skills:

Essential:

Aware of the Healthy Child Programme and the involvement of the 0-19 Team in its delivery

Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with people, their families, carers and colleagues

Personal Qualities:

Essential:

Seeks and uses professional support appropriately

Shows a realistic appreciation of the challenges of working with children and young people/vulnerable adults

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

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Person specification

Education, Qualifications and Training

Meini prawf hanfodol

Registered Nursing Associate on the United Kingdom NMC register
Nursing Associate foundation degree qualification

Meini prawf dymunol

NNEB Diploma in child care and Education awarded by CACHE or equivalent
Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Early Year

Experience

Meini prawf hanfodol

Understand the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation; including how the role may contribute to service developmen
Understand and act in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code.
Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice.
Understand requirements for NMC professional revalidation.
Understand the importance of following procedures, polices and treatment or care plans.
Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information.

Meini prawf dymunol

Experience of supporting children and their families
Community experience
Able to undertake autonomous and independent working
A sound knowledge of issues around confidentiality
Children’s safeguarding experience

Knowledge and Skills

Meini prawf hanfodol

Aware of the Healthy Child Programme and the involvement of the 0-19 Team in its delivery
Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload.
Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of workload
Ability to communicate effectively, written, verbal, or non-verbal communication, with parents/carers and young people
Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with people, their families, carers and colleagues.
Ability to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults
Appreciates the significance of safeguarding and interprets this accurately for all individual children and young people/vulnerable adults whatever their life circumstances.
Knowledge of equality and diversity issues, social exclusion and multi-cultural issues Is up-to-date with legislation and current events

Meini prawf dymunol

Experience of using Systmone
Report writing
Presentation skills

Personal Qualities

Meini prawf hanfodol

Recognises the limits of own authority within the role
Understands the principle of confidentiality
Accepts responsibility and accountability for own work and can define the responsibilities of others
Seeks and uses professional support appropriately
Demonstrates professional curiosity
Has a balanced understanding of self and others
Has a realistic knowledge of personal strengths and areas for development
Shows a realistic appreciation of the challenges of working with children and young people/vulnerable adults
Can demonstrate flexibility of approach

Other

Meini prawf hanfodol

Car user with use of a car and full UK Valid Driving Licence
Ability to travel across the Milton Keynes sometimes at short notice and carry necessary equipment.
Flexible working to meet the needs of the service, this may be on occasions outside normal office hours

Emotional and Mental Effort

Meini prawf hanfodol

Aware of the range of emotions in self and others
Demonstrates empathy for the concerns of others
Shows respect for others’ feelings, views and circumstances
In highly stressful situations keeps own feelings in check, takes constructive action and calms others down.
Has a range of mechanisms for dealing with stress, can recognise when to use them and does so