Nursing Associate - NHS@home

North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) have merged as of 1st July 2026 to become Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. This creates an exciting future that brings together the best of both organisations. As a single, strong and sustainable organisation, we will not only be able to deliver better outcomes for our patients and fairer care for our population, but it will also provide greater opportunities for our people. Bristol NHS Foundation Trust recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life. Our job adverts may close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Considering this, if you are interested in this role, please do apply as soon as you can. Generative artificial intelligence (AI) describes algorithms that can be used to produce new content, including audio, code, images, text, simulations, and videos. It is developing all the time and is now being used as a support mechanism for all kinds of content-based creations. Please note the use of AI is monitored and if applicants have used it then they are required to declare this. Job Overview NHS@Home is an innovative service, providing care for people who are acutely unwell in their own homes across Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire. It offers an alternative to hospital and helps people return home from hospital more quickly too. The service uses a mixture of face-to-face visits, phone and video calls, and remote monitoring through digital technology, to help people recover safely in the comfort of their own home. NHS@Home has virtual pathways, covering a wide range of conditions including frailty, respiratory, heart failure and general surgical recovery. Our team provide a very wide range of acute healthcare treatments within the home, and monitor health and vital signs for deterioration. The service is run in partnership between Sirona care & health and the Bristol Foundation Trust, Southmead and City Bristol Operating units Join our team and become part of the future of the NHS Services like NHS@Home are at the forefront of the NHS. They combine the very latest innovation and technology with holistic, person-centered and face to face - community care. Working in our team you will learn a wide set of acute care skills in a community setting. You'll also contribute to a multi-disciplinary approach, undertaking board rounds and working alongside consultants, advanced care practitioners, nurses and therapists to devise effective treatment plans that make a real difference to the lives of local people Main duties of the job

• Work collaboratively with the NHS@Home team at Southmead site, City Bristol Site , and system partners including Sirona, providing acute care for patients with complex and specialist needs across Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire.
• Assess patients' physical, psychological, and social needs in both hospital and community settings, while working alongside the multidisciplinary team to develop, implement, and evaluate individualised care plans and treatment programmes, with the support of the senior team.
• Deliver high-quality care in patients' homes using a broad range of clinical skills, including venepuncture, cannulation, and wound care, while communicating effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals and utilising digital technology to support safe, responsive, and efficient service delivery. Working for our organisation Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston. With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer.  Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities For a full overview of the Job Description and Personal Specification, please refer to the PDF documents as attached as additional documents to this advert. The post holder will work in collaboration with the NHS@Home team at Southmead hospital and BNSSG system partners at Sirona and UHBW. Hours of operation are 0700-20:30 It is essential you hold a valid full UK driving license and have access to an insured car with business insurance. Travel expenses will be paid. Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria
• Nursing Associate with current UK reognised live registration with NMC PIN
• GCSEs Maths, English, Science Grade C or above
• Foundation degree (FdSc) Nursing associate or equivalent Desirable criteria
• Evidence of CPD work experience Essential criteria
• Competent in a range of clinical skills including observations, venepuncture, cannulation, wound care
• Experience of working in teams as part of an MDT
• Able to escalate confidently and seek advice where needed Desirable criteria
• Varied clinical background post qualification inc community setting Knowledge/skills/abilities Essential criteria
• Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans
• Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload
• Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non-verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multidisciplinary team
• Ability to work independently within scope of practice
• Excellent computer / IT skills and expectation to develop these in line with the needs of the service personal qualities/special circumstances Essential criteria
• Has a full UK driving license and access to car with business insurance. Community travel requirement across Bristol, South Gloucestershire, and North Somerset.
• Willingness to undertake training required for the role
• Able to work and remain calm under pressure
• Ability to undertake shift work to meet service demands, covering a 7-day period, including bank holidays We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.
• The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.
• To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at Interview.
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