Job summary
CLCH Hertfordshire Adult Community Services - CLCH NHS Trust provides a range of Community Services, and the Hertfordshire Division is recruiting!

Are you a Nursing Associate looking for a supportive team and the opportunity to develop new skills? We are looking to expand our fantastic nursing team and are would welcome applications from motivated, compassionate and enthusiastic Nursing Associates to support the management of patients within the Harpenden & St Albans Locality.

This role offers nursing associates the opportunity to develop or expand clinical skills, including wound care, diabetes management and Palliative care. The role gives successful applicants the opportunity to take the first step into the community with opportunities to progress and develop within the organisation.

We are committed to offering successful applicants a structured and individualised induction and development plan, tailored to professional development needs, and existing transferrable skills.

Successful applicants will have access and support from our Induction Facilitator and Practice development nurses, who will support with initial and ongoing development and education.

Please note: To be eligible for this role, you must hold a Nursing Associate or Assistant Practitioner qualification or be an Apprentice Nursing Associate due to qualify within the next six months.

Main duties of the job
The role requires you to be able to keep accurate clinical records and have good clerical/administrative skills.This post offers an excellent opportunity for Nursing Associates to further develop their clinical skills while gaining valuable experience in a community healthcare setting. We are committed to supporting professional development, providing a comprehensive training and education programme, alongside regular clinical and safeguarding supervision.Key responsibilities include:

• Deliver appropriate evidence-based nursing care to an allocated group of patients.
• Practise as an accountable professional, working in accordance with the NMC Standards of Proficiency and code of conduct.
• Recognise and work within the limits of your competence, seeking support and guidance when appropriate.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team using resources efficiently.
• Contribute to the delivery of high-quality care to patients and work effectively within the nursing team
• Develop and maintain competence in a range of clinical procedures.

Working Pattern

• Participation in a seven-day service is required.
• Weekend working is included, with a maximum of three weekend days per roster period.

As this is a community-based role, with travel between patient homes, there is a requirement to hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).

About us
We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.

What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life's most important moments.

Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.

We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.

Details
Date posted: 15 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 4
Salary: £29,812 to £32,715 a year, Per Annum, inclusive of HCAS
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 824-HERTS-8113828-A
Job locations: Harpenden Memorial Hospital, Carlton Road, Harpenden, AL5 4TA, United Kingdom

Job description
Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trusts values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential

• Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register or Apprentice Nursing Associate due to qualify or Assistant Practitioner qualification
• Educated to a minimum level 5 Foundation degree level specific to nursing associate practice
• GCSEs Grade 9 - 4 in Maths and English or equivalent
• Care Certificate

Experience
Essential

• Previous experience of working within a health / care setting in the field of area applied for
• Relevant experience of working self-directed or as part of a team.
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Other
Essential

• Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)

Skills and Knowledge
Essential

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal, non-verbal communication) with patients/relatives, carers and other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
• IT awareness and ability to use NHS systems
• Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role contributes to service development
• Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to an appropriate registered health or care professional
• Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of workload and individual patient contact

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Central London Community Health Trust
Address: Harpenden Memorial Hospital, Carlton Road, Harpenden, AL5 4TA, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Locality Manager
Carly Singleton
carly.singleton@nhs.net
07884001676