Job summary
- Main area
- Mental Health
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 263-CCG25-174-LB
- Employer
- Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Sunderland Royal Hospital
- Town
- Sunderland
- Salary
- £26,530 - £29,114 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 27/05/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Nursing Associate
Band 4
Hello!
We are so delighted you are considering coming to work with us at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW).
We know the power of looking into an organisation, one you might want to work in, or one where you are going to get help, and being able to say, ‘I’ve seen somewhere I can fit in and be myself.’ We’re on a journey to make the Trust an inclusive employer, representative of the community we serve and we want more of our community to consider applying for jobs with us.
Opportunities for you
Spanning east to west coasts from Northumberland to Cumbria and from the Scottish Borders down to Middlesbrough we’ve got exciting new opportunities available at every level and in every area.
We offer flexible working, helping work fit around family and caring responsibilities, or training and development needs and there’s lots on offer in the way of benefits, such as, lease cars, childcare schemes, staff discounts, season tickets for travel and a cycle to work scheme. All this in a vibrant workplace supported by the following staff networks.
- Cultural diversity staff network
- Disabled staff network
- LGBT+ staff network
We also have a number of staff support groups which are open to any staff to attend. These Include:
- Armed Forces and Veterans Staff Association
- Mind, Health and Wellbeing Community
- Menopause toolkit and cafes and staff carer support group
We offer fantastic personal development opportunities through our Collective Leadership Programme and other Organisational Development initiatives. Whatever you are looking for, you will be joining a supportive, friendly team, offering varied and interesting roles, with opportunities for career progression.
Always improving
CNTW is regulated by the national healthcare regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our last two inspections have rated us as an outstanding organisation. We’re always seeking to improve as an organisation. Do you want to be part of that?
Please note that it is a requirement of this Trust that all external applicants pay for their own DBS certification if a DBS check is required for the post. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first monthly pay
Job overview
To provide evidence based clinical interventions to clients presenting with severe mental health difficulties whilst in acute trust.
To provide therapeutic intervention and pastoral support to patients in ED awaiting MHA assessment.
Main duties of the job
To work as an autonomous practitioner within a Multi Disciplinary Team
To keep accurate electronic records in line with NMC standards and Trusts policy and guidelines
To provide excellent levels of care and treatment, ensuring skills and knowledge is kept in date
Working for our organisation
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 13th May 2025
Closing date : 27th May 2025
We welcome your application.
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Nursing associate on the NMC Register
- Educated to minimum level 5 Foundation Degree/Nurse Associate Apprenticeship level specific to Nursing Associate Practice
- GCSE grade A-C in Maths and English or equivalent
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Evidence of working with clients in mental health
- Evidence of providing therapeutic interventions (mental health)
- Demonstrate knowledge to a level consistent with the NMC Standards of Proficiency for Nursing associates
Skills and Competencies
Essential criteria
- Good interpersonal and communication
- Time Management
- Leadership skills
- Digital and technological skills
- Record keeping skills
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Gemma Palmer
- Job title
- Clinical Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01914150145
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