Summary
- Average Salary: Band 4 starts at £27,500 to £30,000 per year
- Key Duty: You perform clinical tasks like injections and wound care
- Training: You train on the job through a 2 year apprenticeship
Career & Jobs
A Nursing Associate is a registered clinical professional who performs clinical tasks like injections and wound care. The role was created to bridge the gap between healthcare assistants and registered nurses. You work independently to deliver hands on care and you can administer medication. It is a popular route for care workers because you earn a salary while you train. See our career progression guide for the full nursing track.
The salary for a Nursing Associate is between £26,000 and £30,000 per year.
| Employer Type | Yearly Salary | Hourly Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| NHS Band 4 | £27,596 to £30,000 | £14.15 to £15.40 |
| Private Nursing Home | £26,000 to £29,000 | £13.50 to £15.00 |
| Trainee Rate | £24,000 to £25,000 | £12.30 to £12.80 |
The main duties of a Nursing Associate are clinical tasks, medication administration, monitoring, and supporting registered nurses.
This is a regulated profession. You must complete a specific foundation degree to register.
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Offered me Senior Lead! Finally off minimum wage after 3 years.
Got the job. £1.20/hr rise AND it's a 10 min walk.
Got the Senior role. £2/hr rise. Crying actual tears rn.
Finally starting my NVQ next month!!
First Saturday off in 8 months. Actually took my kids to the park.
Was scared to leave after 6 years. Should've done it sooner.
Offered me Senior Lead! Finally off minimum wage after 3 years.
Got the job. £1.20/hr rise AND it's a 10 min walk.
Got the Senior role. £2/hr rise. Crying actual tears rn.
Finally starting my NVQ next month!!
First Saturday off in 8 months. Actually took my kids to the park.
Was scared to leave after 6 years. Should've done it sooner.
Didn't skip a break once this week. First time in years.
My back already feels better. No more 12-hour shifts without a sit down.
Manager literally told me to go take my break. Nearly fell over.
Called in sick and didn't get guilt tripped. Wild.
Got the exact shifts I asked for. Didn't think that was possible.
My new manager actually listens. Still in shock tbh.
Didn't skip a break once this week. First time in years.
My back already feels better. No more 12-hour shifts without a sit down.
Manager literally told me to go take my break. Nearly fell over.
Called in sick and didn't get guilt tripped. Wild.
Got the exact shifts I asked for. Didn't think that was possible.
My new manager actually listens. Still in shock tbh.
Offered me Senior Lead! Finally off minimum wage after 3 years.
Got the job. £1.20/hr rise AND it's a 10 min walk.
Got the Senior role. £2/hr rise. Crying actual tears rn.
Finally starting my NVQ next month!!
First Saturday off in 8 months. Actually took my kids to the park.
Was scared to leave after 6 years. Should've done it sooner.
Didn't skip a break once this week. First time in years.
My back already feels better. No more 12-hour shifts without a sit down.
Manager literally told me to go take my break. Nearly fell over.
Called in sick and didn't get guilt tripped. Wild.
Got the exact shifts I asked for. Didn't think that was possible.
My new manager actually listens. Still in shock tbh.
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PlainSight Team
Care Home Career Specialists