Qualified Nursing Associate(UK Visa Sponsorship)

Job Description

About the Role

An excellent opportunity has opened for a Qualified Nursing Associate to join a well-established Community Mental Health Team serving the Derwentside and Chester-le-Street area.

In this role, you will support adults with mental health needs in a community setting, helping them work towards recovery, independence, and improved wellbeing. You will manage your own caseload as a Lead Professional, while being supported by a wider multidisciplinary team.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys building relationships, working in the community, and making a meaningful difference in people’s lives.

Important Note on Eligibility

This role does not qualify for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship, so applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.

What You’ll Be Doing

Clinical Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of service users as Lead Professional
  Deliver recovery-focused interventions in the community
  Support individuals in maintaining independence and improving mental health outcomes
  Follow agreed care plans and escalate concerns appropriately

Teamwork & Collaboration

• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT)
  Liaise with other services across the Trust and external agencies
  Contribute to coordinated care planning and delivery

Professional Development

• Engage in clinical supervision and reflective practice
  Support student learning and act as a role model for junior staff
  Access ongoing training through Trust links with local universities

About the Organisation

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and learning disability services across the North East and Yorkshire.

The Trust is committed to:

• Continuous learning and staff development
  Delivering compassionate, person-centred care
  Supporting recovery and wellbeing across communities

What You’ll Need

Essential Qualifications

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council as a Nursing Associate
  Nursing Associate Foundation Degree
  GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English

Experience & Understanding

• Awareness of the Nursing Associate role within multidisciplinary care
  Understanding of the Nursing and Midwifery Council standards of practice
  Knowledge of when to seek support or escalate concerns
  Familiarity with professional revalidation requirements

Skills & Attributes

• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
  Ability to manage and prioritise workload
  Confidence working in dynamic and unpredictable environments
  Ability to build positive relationships with:
  Patients
  Families and carers
  Colleagues
  Commitment to reflective practice and continuous improvement

Additional Requirements

Ability to travel across the community independently
Access to a suitable vehicle for work purposes (reasonable adjustments considered under the Equality Act 2010)

Important Information for Applicants

NMC Registration

You must be registered with the UK regulator.

Right to Work in the UK

• You must already have the legal right to work in the UK.
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check
• This role requires a DBS check due to working with vulnerable individuals.
• Criminal Record Checks (Overseas Applicants)
• If applicable, overseas police clearance may be required.
• NHS Careers Information
• Nursing Associate roles and career pathways.

Why Join This Team?

• Be part of a supportive and experienced community team
  Gain valuable experience in mental health care delivery
  Access structured training and career development opportunities
  Make a real impact on people’s recovery journeys
  Work in a role that offers variety, autonomy, and purpose