Nursing associate | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Nursing associates care for sick people of all ages in hospital and in the community, working closely with registered nurses.

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Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' needs.
Turn or reposition bedridden patients.
Provide physical support to assist patients to perform daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising.
Review patients' dietary

Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' needs.
Turn or reposition bedridden patients.
Provide physical support to assist patients to perform daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising.
Review patients' dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences to ensure patient receives appropriate diet.
Measure and record food and liquid intake or urinary and fecal output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
Record vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff.
Gather information from caregivers, nurses, or physicians about patient condition, treatment plans, or appropriate activities.
Observe or examine patients to detect symptoms that may require medical attention, such as bruises, open wounds, or blood in urine.
Document or otherwise report observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.
Remind patients to take medications or nutritional supplements.
Feed patients or assist patients to eat or drink.
Supply, collect, or empty bedpans.
Undress, wash, and dress patients who are unable to do so for themselves.
Lift or assist others to lift patients to move them on or off beds, examination tables, surgical tables, or stretchers.
Communicate with patients to ascertain feelings or need for assistance or social and emotional support.
Prepare or serve food trays.
Clean and sanitize patient rooms, bathrooms, examination rooms, or other patient areas.
Record height or weight of patients.
Collect specimens, such as urine, feces, or sputum.
Apply clean dressings, slings, stockings, or support bandages, under direction of nurse or physician.
Change bed linens or make beds.
Restock patient rooms with personal hygiene items, such as towels, washcloths, soap, or toilet paper.
Exercise patients who are comatose, paralyzed, or have restricted mobility.
Wash, groom, shave, or drape patients to prepare them for surgery, treatment, or examination.
Assist nurses or physicians in the operation of medical equipment or provision of patient care.
Administer medications or treatments, such as catheterizations, suppositories, irrigations, enemas, massages, or douches, as directed by a physician or nurse.
Position or hold patients in position for surgical preparation.
Transport patients to treatment units, testing units, operating rooms, or other areas, using wheelchairs, stretchers, or moveable beds.
Provide information such as directions, visiting hours, or patient status information to visitors or callers.
Transport specimens, laboratory items, or pharmacy items, ensuring proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
Set up treating or testing equipment, such as oxygen tents, portable radiograph (x-ray) equipment, or overhead irrigation bottles, as directed by a physician or nurse.
Explain medical instructions to patients or family members.
Stock or issue medical supplies, such as dressing packs or treatment trays.

Average salary
42,800 GBP *
per year

Average salary for Nursing associate

Big gender gap

55,911 GBP
37,996 GBP

Average salary for part-time Nursing associate

Average salary for full-time Nursing associate

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22,304 GBP
21,414 GBP
29,166 GBP

42,800 GBP
37,996 GBP
55,911 GBP

Salary over time for Nursing associate

Salary for this role has increased over time

40,832 GBP
40,704 GBP
41,186 GBP
41,760 GBP
42,570 GBP
42,968 GBP
42,800 GBP
43,960 GBP
44,587 GBP

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Future outlook for Nursing associates

Balanced outlook

1% yearly wage growth (on average)

Which qualifications do I need?

Find out what you need to know in order to become a Nursing associate and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

In terms of people already doing this job:

60% of people in this role have GCSEs or equivalent
25% of people in this role have a post-secondary qualification such as a Higher National Diploma
8% of people in this role have a certificate of higher education or equivalent but no degree

You'll need:

sensitivity and understanding
the ability to work well with others
a desire to help people
knowledge of psychology
to be thorough and pay attention to detail
customer service skills
the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

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What soft skills do I need?

Rise above the competition by brushing up on the 5 most important soft skills you need to become a Nursing associate.

Service Orientation Actively looking for ways to help people

Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times

Social Perceptiveness Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do

Coordination Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions

Monitoring Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action

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Electronic mail software Microsoft Outlook

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Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Concern for Others Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Stress Tolerance Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.

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