Overview:
Band 4 Community Nurse Associate
Band 4: £28,392 - £31,157
37.5 hours per week
Permanent
Responsibilities:
Locala is welcoming applications from caring, motivated, and enthusiastic Nurse Associates to join our Community Nursing Network teams. Whether you are newly qualified or have experience, we will support you to thrive in your role.
We have nine teams across North Kirklees and Greater Huddersfield, delivering high-quality care to patients in their own homes and local communities.
As a Band 4 Nurse Associate, you will play a vital role in supporting registered nurses and the wider team to provide person-centred care, carrying out delegated clinical tasks, and helping patients manage their health needs effectively.
Your responsibilities will include:
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Delivering safe, compassionate care under the direction of a registered nurse.
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Carrying out delegated clinical tasks such as wound care, observations, and supporting medication administration within your scope of practice.
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Supporting patients with long-term conditions to promote independence and self-care.
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Contributing to health promotion and service improvement initiatives.
What we’re looking for:
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A qualified Nurse Associate registered with the NMC.
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Commitment to delivering high standards of care and working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
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Good communication and interpersonal skills.
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Adaptability, reliability, and a positive approach to learning and development.
What we offer:
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A supportive induction and preceptorship programme for newly qualified Nurse Associates.
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Ongoing learning and development opportunities, clinical supervision, and support to achieve your competencies.
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Flexible working options to support work-life balance.
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A generous pension scheme and access to a structured career framework.
Our service operates between 8am and 9pm, with core hours of 8am–5pm. You will work a minimum of one weekend in four and two late shifts (1pm-9pm) over a four-week period.
The post holder will be expected to be able to travel independently across the borough. When considering applying for this post, it is crucial that you read the person specification in order to ensure that you fulfil the essential criteria which will be required for short listing.
This role is not applicable for sponsorship and candidates must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK.
To find out more about Locala see our Thrive Strategy
For more information please refer to Job Description and Person Specification
To discuss the role further please contact CNN Lead, Sarah Taylor on [email protected] or Lisa Holdsworth on [email protected]
Please note – this position may be subject to DBS check.
Closing date – 26/07/2026
We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier than the stated date should we receive sufficient applications.
About us
Here at Locala we are part of the community and have often cared for generations within the same family and continue to be part of the NHS family also delivering care under the same ethos.
Locala Health and Wellbeing embraces diversity and inclusion and encourages applicants from people from all backgrounds with our ambition to have a workforce that represents the wider communities we live and work within, which you can support us to achieve.
We are an organisation that celebrates and values the individuality of our colleagues lived experiences and can adapt accordingly, recognising the value inclusivity brings when delivering equitable, high quality healthcare to our local communities. Where everyone feels valued, has the ability to develop, has flexible working opportunities, with a sense of belonging, supported by our Inclusivity Groups.
“Locala is a ‘Disability Confident’ employer and as such any disabled applicants who meets all the essential criteria are guaranteed to be invited to the assessment process.”
Just a few of the benefits you can enjoy:-
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Flexible working - We are committed to supporting our colleagues to have a good work-life balance and welcome conversations about flexible working wherever possible.
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Generous pension – We offer a generous, defined contribution, pension scheme with matched contribution + 2% up to a maximum of 8%
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Refer a Friend Scheme - If you know a friend or family member who works at Locala on a substantive contract, you may be able to take advantage of our Refer a Friend Scheme. You both could receive a reward of £500 each, after you have successfully started your role with us.
