Qualified Nursing Associate(UK Visa Sponsorship)

Job Description

Role Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Qualified Nursing Associate (Band 4) to join the Adult Learning Disabilities Physical Health Team across the Tees Valley.

This role focuses on reducing health inequalities and improving physical health outcomes for adults with learning disabilities. You will work closely with individuals, families, and healthcare services to ensure people receive fair access to high-quality care.

 About the Service

The team supports people with learning disabilities by:

• Improving access to healthcare services
  Reducing health inequalities
  Supporting early intervention and prevention
  Working collaboratively across health and social care systems

You will work alongside:

• Primary care networks (PCNs)
  Local authority services
  Secondary care providers
  Community learning disability teams

 Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Deliver person-centred health support to individuals with learning disabilities
  Support health promotion initiatives across the community
  Help implement reasonable adjustments to improve access to healthcare
  Provide 1:1 support for individuals experiencing changes in physical health
  Offer advice, education, and signposting to families, carers, and professionals
  Support training and awareness for healthcare staff on learning disability needs
  Advocate for individuals to ensure equal access to services
  Work in partnership with health and social care organisations

 Working Approach

You will play an important role in ensuring that individuals with learning disabilities are supported with dignity and respect. This includes:

• Promoting equality in healthcare access
  Supporting integrated care across services
  Encouraging independence and wellbeing
  Working within a multi-disciplinary team (MDT)

 Essential Requirements

Qualifications

• Registered Nursing Associate with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC)
  Foundation Degree in Nursing Associate practice
  GCSEs (Grade A–C) or equivalent in Maths and English

 NMC registration guidance

Experience

• Experience working within a multi-disciplinary team
  Understanding of the Nursing Associate role within healthcare services
  Experience providing and receiving sensitive or complex information
  Ability to follow care plans and clinical procedures

Knowledge & Skills

• Understanding of professional standards and the NMC Code
  Awareness of safeguarding responsibilities
  Knowledge of when to escalate concerns and seek clinical advice
  Strong communication skills (verbal, written, and non-verbal)
  Ability to prioritise workload and work independently when required
  Commitment to reflective practice and continuous learning

 International Applicants

This role may be eligible for the UK Skilled Worker visa, depending on individual eligibility.

• Visa guidance
  Overseas criminal record checks

 Pre-employment Checks

• A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required for this post.
• DBS information

 About the Trust

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and learning disability services across the North East of England. The Trust is committed to:

• Reducing health inequalities
  Promoting inclusion and equality
  Supporting recovery and wellbeing
  Delivering person-centred care in partnership with communities

 Why Join This Role?

• Make a real difference in reducing health inequalities
  Work closely with individuals, families, and community services
  Develop your skills in public health and learning disability care
  Be part of a supportive and multidisciplinary team
  Gain experience in health promotion and service improvement