Career Progression for Nursing Support Workers

Guidance and resources for Nursing Support Workers on career pathways and progression.

Job description guidance

Guidance for employers on nursing associates

Defining nursing support workers and their level descriptors

These definitions have been developed as a collaboration between the RCN Professional Nursing Committee and the Nursing Support Workers Committee, facilitated by a Joint Partnership Board and with support from the RCN Professional Forums and Fellows.

Shaping nursing practice

Our dedicated team of nursing practice experts and Professional Leads is here to support your nursing practice. Use this page to access training, resources and guidance on all areas of nursing practice, and see how you can help shape our work.

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Vote on Manx Care’s three-year pay offer

Vote on Manx Care’s three-year pay offer

Four pillars of nursing

The concept of the four pillars is referred to across nursing publications by respective departments of health in the UK and other health care professionals. The order of the pillars and terms for each vary, but all have the essence of Clinical Practice, Education, Research and Leadership.

Consultant

Consultant level nursing practice describes a level which can only be delivered by registered nurses who have progressed from an advanced level within their field to reach a significantly higher level.

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Advanced

Advanced level nursing describes a level which can only be delivered by registered nurses with substantial experience and expertise.