Nursing Support Workers

Nursing support workers (NSWs) are the bedrock of our wards, clinics and community teams working with everyone from children to adults in all aspects of physical and mental health.

The term ’nursing support worker’ encompasses hundreds of different job titles and roles, including health care assistants (HCAs), health care support workers (HCSWs), assistant practitioners (APs), maternity support workers (MSWs), nursing assistants, trainee nursing associates (TNA) and nursing associates (NAs) (England).

The RCN provides support, guidance and resources for all members of the nursing team. We understand your needs better than anyone else, whether you aspire to develop your career or remain in your support role. We’re here every step of the way to support your professional development, helping you to deliver the best care to your patients and residents.

What can the RCN do for you?

Ofrah Muflahi - Professional Lead, Nursing Support Workers, talks about some of the support the RCN can offer you.