Job Application Form
Nursing Associate, Barnsley, £28,027.00
Employment Type
Fixed Term, Maternity Cover
Application Start Date
20-02-2026
Application End Date
03-03-2026
Location
Barnsley
Work Style
On-site
Industry
Healthcare services
Category
Healthcare
Position
Nursing
Description
Nursing Associate - Maternity Cover
Secondment or Fixed Term Opportunity
Barnsley Hospice
Are you a compassionate and motivated Nursing Associate looking to develop your skills in specialist palliative and end of life care?
This is an exciting opportunity to join Barnsley Hospice on a secondment or fixed-term basis and gain valuable experience delivering outstanding, person-centred care to patients with life-limiting illness.
About the Role
As a Nursing Associate, you will work as part of our skilled nursing workforce, supporting Registered Nurses to deliver high-quality, compassionate care.
You will:
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Work as part of the multidisciplinary team (MDT) delivering planned care to a defined group of patients
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Provide safe, effective and coordinated clinical and therapeutic care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse
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Recognise and escalate changes in patients’ conditions appropriately
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Undertake clinical observations and agreed nursing procedures within your scope of practice
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Support and supervise Healthcare Assistants, volunteers and students as appropriate
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Act as an advocate for patients, ensuring dignity, respect and individual wishes are always upheld
This role offers a valuable opportunity to enhance your clinical skills in symptom management, end of life care, and holistic support within a specialist palliative care setting.