Nursing and midwifery careers
No two days are the same in nursing – it’s one of the most dynamic and rewarding roles within the NHS. And with ongoing training and the support of your team, you’ll be able to make it exactly what you want it to be.
All nurses, nursing associates and midwives are registered professionals, registered with the NMC and must adhere to a code of conduct.
Nursing
Nursing gives you the opportunity to make a difference to people's lives on a daily basis. There are four key areas of nursing you can choose to specialise in, with each leading on to a wide range of rewarding roles with plenty of scope for progression.
Nurses work as part of a multidisciplinary team, providing direct patient care.
Types of nursing
You can work across any of the four fields of nursing:
Adult nurse
Adult nursing is a rewarding career where you have a real chance to make a difference to people's lives. As part of your training, you can expect to learn new skills and procedures that help patients.
Children's nurse
Child nursing involves everything from nursing a sick newborn to an adolescent road accident victim. You'll need to consider the care and support needed by the wider family, including parents and carers.
Children's nurse | Health Careers
Mental health nurse
Your role is to promote and support a person’s recovery, helping them live independent and fulfilling lives.
Mental health nurse | Health Careers
Learning disability nurse
Learning disability nurses work to provide specialist healthcare and support to people with a learning disability, as well as their families and staff teams, to help them live a fulfilling life.
Learning disability nurse | Health Careers
Nursing Associates
Nursing Associates are senior clinical support staff. They work with other healthcare support workers and registered nurses to deliver care for patients and the public.
Nursing associates work across all four fields of nursing: adult, children’s, mental health, and learning disability.
Become a Nursing Associate in Surrey Heartlands
Are you passionate about patient care and want a rewarding career that allows you to make a real impact?
You could become a Nursing Associate in Surrey Heartlands. Embark on a fulfilling career and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of healthcare which makes a positive impact on the lives of patients in Surrey.
What will you do as a Nursing Associate?
Nursing Associates are vital members of the healthcare team, working alongside registered nurses and healthcare support workers. They bridge the gap between these roles, providing a higher level of clinical care and support to patients across various settings. Duties include:
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments
- Deliver direct care activities like medication administration, wound care, and assisting with daily living tasks
- Educate patients and their families
- Work collaboratively with the healthcare team to ensure optimal patient outcomes
What are the Qualifications?
To become a Nursing Associate you will need to:
- Complete a two-year Nursing Associate program (training opportunities may be available)
- Have current Nursing and Midwifery Council registration
- Be compassionate, be a great communicator and have good teamwork skills
Why choose Surrey Heartlands ICS?
Becoming a Nursing Associate in Surrey offers:
- Diverse opportunities to work in a variety of healthcare environments, including hospitals, clinics, community settings, and social care.
- A supportive environment where you will benefit from a collaborative and encouraging work culture that prioritises professional development.
- Commitment to innovation as part of a forward-thinking system constantly seeking to improve patient care through modern practices.
- Employment in an excellent location which allows to be part of our vibrant communities and enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Surrey, offering a great work-life balance.
Explore your options
For more information on getting started contact the Nursing Associate team at CSH Surrey.
Together, we can build a healthier future for Surrey.
Nursing roles you can do after qualifying
With a world of opportunity to progress throughout your career, becoming a nurse is only the beginning.
District nurse
You'll provide complex care for patients and support for family members in people's homes and in residential care homes.
District nurse | Health careers
General practice nurse
You'll work in GP surgeries and involved in most aspects of patient care such as taking blood samples and wound management.
General practice nurse | Health careers
Health visitor
You'll work with families to give pre-school-age children the best possible start in life.
Health visitor | Health careers
Neonatal nurse
You'll care for newborn babies who are born premature or sick and may have problems such as respiratory difficulties or nutritional needs.
Neonatal nurse | Health careers
Prison nurse
You'll provide similar care to GP nurses along with supporting people with mental health and substance misuse problems.
School nurse
You'll promote healthy lifestyles and prevent illness with school age students.
Theatre nurse
You'll work with patients of all ages in each phase of their operation.
Theatre nurse | Health careers
Advanced Nurse Practitioners
Advanced practice is a level of practice, rather than a type of practice.
Advanced Nurse Practitioners are educated at Masters Level in clinical practice and have been assessed as competent in practice using their expert clinical knowledge and skills.
They have the freedom and authority to act, making autonomous decisions in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients.
Advanced practice standards | Royal College of Nursing (rcn.org.uk)
Midwifery careers
Midwifes provide care and support to women and their families while pregnant, throughout labour and during the period after a baby's birth.
Midwives often describe their job as 'privileged'. Helping to bring new life into the world is a great responsibility and one that needs care and compassion.
Roles in midwifery | Health Careers
Information for overseas midwives | Health Careers
Returning to practice?
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Returning to practice
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