Nurse Associate
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Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Nurse Associate
The closing date is 13 November 2026
Job summary
The post-holder will support the community nursing team but with a wider knowledge and skill set.
You will also support the team in the facilitation of early discharge from hospital where appropriate. The successful applicant will demonstrate a range of clinical skills and competencies along with excellent communication skills providing advice and information to clients and carers with the aim of maintaining them in their own homes enabling maximum independence and optimum quality of life.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will primarily support the community nurse team in delivering care to clients with long-term conditions and complex health and social care needs across the community nursing and Intermediate Care Service. You will also support the team in the facilitation of early discharge from hospital where appropriate. The successful applicant will demonstrate a range of clinical skills and competencies along with excellent communication skills providing advice and information to clients and carers with the aim of maintaining them in their own homes enabling maximum independence and optimum quality of life.
About us
We are a large and friendly team where you will have the opportunity to build upon and develop your existing clinical skills. This post requires you to be a team player but confident to work autonomously as required. The locality of Paignton and Brixham covers as far as Kingswear, Stoke Gabriel and Livermead and care delivery will be across this geographical area so the post holder will be required to hold a full driving license and access to a car.
Our service runs from 07:00 - 19:00, 7 days a week with various shift patterns and weekend working on a rota basis
Please note: Priority will be given to applicants with recognised 'Priority' or 'At Risk' status, including NHS staff identified across Devon.
Details
Date posted
02 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
388-8274115-FC&I
Job locations
Kings Ash House
Kings Ash Road
Paignton
TQ3 3XZ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will primarily support the community nurse team in delivering nursing care to clients with long-term conditions and complex health and social care needs across the community nursing and Intermediate Care Service. You will also support the team in the facilitation of early discharge from hospital where appropriate. The successful applicant will demonstrate a range of clinical skills and competencies along with excellent communication skills providing advice and information to clients and carers with the aim of maintaining them in their own homes enabling maximum independence and optimum quality of life.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will primarily support the community nurse team in delivering nursing care to clients with long-term conditions and complex health and social care needs across the community nursing and Intermediate Care Service. You will also support the team in the facilitation of early discharge from hospital where appropriate. The successful applicant will demonstrate a range of clinical skills and competencies along with excellent communication skills providing advice and information to clients and carers with the aim of maintaining them in their own homes enabling maximum independence and optimum quality of life.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Foundation Degree (FdSc in Healthcare Practice (Nursing Associate)
Desirable
- Experience in a Community setting
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Understand and demonstrate evidence-based practice
- Understanding of when to seek advice and refer to a registered care professional
- Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
- Intermediate IT skills
- Understand and demonstrate the importance of the promotion of health and wellbeing
Specific skills
Essential
- Ability to work independently with a delegated caseload, use initiative whilst understanding limits of scope
- Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to support the development of less experienced staff
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Foundation Degree (FdSc in Healthcare Practice (Nursing Associate)
Desirable
- Experience in a Community setting
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Understand and demonstrate evidence-based practice
- Understanding of when to seek advice and refer to a registered care professional
- Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
- Intermediate IT skills
- Understand and demonstrate the importance of the promotion of health and wellbeing
Specific skills
Essential
- Ability to work independently with a delegated caseload, use initiative whilst understanding limits of scope
- Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to support the development of less experienced staff
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Kings Ash House
Kings Ash Road
Paignton
TQ3 3XZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Kings Ash House
Kings Ash Road
Paignton
TQ3 3XZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Professional Lead Nurse
Natasha Monk
07900777566
Details
Date posted
02 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
388-8274115-FC&I
Job locations
Kings Ash House
Kings Ash Road
Paignton
TQ3 3XZ
United Kingdom
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