Nursing Associate

Nursing Associate
Full-time · Permanent
Location: Manchester House, Southport
Salary: £38,896 per annum (£17.00 per hour, based on a 44-hour week)

Why Join Dovehaven at Dovehaven Lodge?

Dovehaven Lodge is a Nursing home catering for up to 112 residents. The home specialises in dementia care, and our aim is to ensure all our residents feel as comfortable as possible. Our homes promote independence, dignity and respect through positive risk taking and empowerment.

As part of a family-owned group with over 40 years of experience and 23 homes across the North West, Dovehaven prides itself on offering care with compassion, dignity and genuine person-centred values. Here, you’re not just another member of staff — you’re part of a team that is trusted, respected, and empowered to grow.

Your Role & Impact

As a Nursing Associate at Dovehaven Lodge, you will:

• Support Registered Nurses and clinical teams in delivering advanced, complex nursing care.
• Provide wound care and clinical support tailored to residents with enhanced medical needs.
• Participate in specialist assessments, audits and clinical interventions to improve resident outcomes.
• Hold consultations and contribute actively to personalised care planning.
• Administer medications under supervision with precision, safety and compliance.
• Build strong relationships with residents and their families, communicating clearly and compassionately.
• Help maintain robust clinical documentation and regulatory compliance.
• Uphold the highest standards of clinical practice aligned to CQC and professional expectations.

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Nursing Associate with active NMC PIN, • Experience in acute, community, residential, nursing or private healthcare — experience with neurological or acute needs is a bonus.

• Excellent communication and decision-making skills.
• Someone who brings compassion, teamwork and calm professionalism to challenging clinical environments.
• A commitment to continuous learning and reflective practice.

What We Offer You

We believe in developing our people and recognising their value:

• Competitive salary
• Permanent contract and clear career stability
• Transparent pay progression with increasing experience
• Regular clinical training, CPD and development opportunities
• Pathways into senior roles — including RN conversion support, specialist posts and leadership development
• Company pension scheme
• Paid annual leave
• Supportive “buddy” onboarding system
• Free uniform
• DBS and NMC PIN fees reimbursed
• Employee wellbeing support for physical and psychological health

Why This Role is Different

At Dovehaven Lodge, you will:

• Work with residents with highly complex and specialist needs
• Develop your clinical skills faster than in a standard residential environment
• Be an essential member of a highly skilled, supportive multidisciplinary team
• Make a genuine impact on quality of life, rehabilitation and recovery

If you want a role where your expertise is valued, your growth is encouraged and your work has real purpose — Dovehaven is the place to build your career.

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