Nursing Associate - District Nursing Service

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Main area Community & Intermediate Care Services Grade Band 4 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (this includes weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis. Working from alternate bases within East Lancashire may be required as by the needs of the service.) Job
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Site ELHT Footprint Town ELHT Footprint Salary £28,392 - £31,157 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 30/10/2026 23:59

At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 9,500 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Nurse Associate to work within the East Lancashire District Nursing Service.

The role involves working autonomously with the support of the wider team to deliver planned care, and successful candidates will be able to demonstrate good problem-solving skills, adaptability and resilience ining and development support will be provided with a dedicated mentor and competency framework in place to ensure that the post holder is secure and confident in their role.

Ability to work contracted hours rotationally across day and night shifts, as reasonably required by the needs of the service. This a 7-day service, including weekends and Bank Holidays.

Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.

The organisation promotes flexible working opportunities to support a healthy work-life balance.

The post holder will deliver high-quality clinical nursing care to housebound patients, including end-of-life care, wound management, and support for people with complex long-term conditions. Working closely with colleagues, patients, families, and carers is essential to ensure care is holistic, person-centred, and responsive to changing needs.

They will review planned care and elevate any changes or concerns to registered nursing staff in a timely manner. Strong communication skills are vital, as the role requires effective relationships with clinical teams, patients, families, and other professionals.

The post holder will actively contribute to service development and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes, while also committing to ongoing professional development to support both high-quality care and career progression.

They must demonstrate professional standards, behaviours, and values in line with the NMC Code and the organisation’s expectations. We are seeking someone passionate about excellent patient care, able to problem‑solve and adapt to change, confident in seeking support when needed, and committed to evidence‑based practice and a career in District Nursing.

Established in 2003, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) is a large, integrated healthcare organisation providing high-quality acute and community services for the population of East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen. The Trust places safety and quality at the centre of everything it does, investing in and developing its workforce, building strong partnerships with key stakeholders, and encouraging innovation and pathway redesign to deliver best practice across all services.

ELHT employs more than 8,000 staff, many of…