Qualified Nursing Associate(UK Visa Sponsorship)

Job Description

About the role

This is a genuinely exciting opportunity to be part of a new, collaborative role developed through community transformation work between TEWV and Tees Valley Primary Care Networks (PCNs).

We are looking for a motivated, compassionate and recovery-focused Nursing Associate who wants to make a meaningful difference to the physical health outcomes of people living with Serious Mental Illness (SMI).

People with SMI often experience significant health inequalities. In this role, you will play a vital part in addressing that gap by ensuring patients receive timely physical health checks and follow-up care — using an assertive outreach and person-centred approach.

Your time will be shared between secondary mental health services and primary care settings, allowing you to work across organisational boundaries and build strong relationships with GP practices and community teams throughout the Tees Valley.

What you’ll be doing

As a Qualified Nursing Associate, you will:

• Work closely with GP practices to identify patients on the SMI register who are overdue physical health checks
• Proactively engage patients using assertive outreach approaches to support attendance and completion of investigations
• Deliver care in a way that is respectful, inclusive and recovery-focused
• Support the delivery of physical health monitoring in line with national guidance
• Work as part of an integrated Community Mental Health Team and Primary Care workforce
• Manage a defined caseload with support from clinical and managerial supervision
• Accurately record care provided and escalate concerns appropriately
• Contribute to reducing health inequalities across the local population
• Your role will align with national NHS priorities, including improving physical health outcomes for people with severe mental illness

Support, supervision & development

You will be well supported in this role, with:

• Regular clinical and managerial supervision
• A structured appraisal process to identify learning and development needs
• Access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Support to maintain NMC registration and revalidation
• We value reflective practice and continuous learning, and you’ll be encouraged to grow your skills while delivering high-quality care.

About TEWV

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust is the Mental Health and Learning Disability Trust for:

• County Durham and Darlington
• Teesside
• North Yorkshire
• York and Selby

Our teams work in partnership with patients, carers, communities and local organisations to provide compassionate, safe and effective care — from prevention and early intervention to crisis and specialist services.

We believe recovery is personal. We listen, involve, and work together so people feel understood, respected and supported to live their best possible lives.

Person specification

Essential qualifications

• Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register
• Nursing Associate Foundation Degree
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English at Grade A–C / Level 2
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Essential experience & knowledge

• Clear understanding of the Nursing Associate role within a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to work within the NMC Code and professional standards
• Understanding of professional boundaries and when to escalate concerns
• Knowledge of NMC revalidation requirements
• Awareness of the importance of following care plans, procedures and policies

Essential skills

• Strong communication skills (verbal, written and non-verbal)
• Ability to organise and prioritise delegated work
• Confidence managing unpredictable workloads and patient contact
• Ability to build therapeutic relationships with patients, families and carers
• Commitment to reflective practice and clinical supervision
• Ability to support learners, including Nursing Associate students and support workers

Desirable

• Experience working in a healthcare or community setting
• Qualification in assessment, supervision or teaching in clinical practice

Travel requirement

Due to the nature of the role, you must be able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business use. Reasonable adjustments will be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010

Pre-employment checks & sponsorship

• This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check
• Applications from candidates requiring Skilled Worker visa sponsorship are welcome
• Overseas applicants may need to provide criminal record certificates in line with UK guidance

Ready to apply?

If you’re passionate about reducing health inequalities, working across organisational boundaries, and supporting people with serious mental illness to live healthier lives — we would love to hear from you.