Nursing Associate - District Nursing Service

This Registered Nurse Associate post sits within the East Lancashire District Nursing Service at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust. The post holder gives planned clinical care to housebound patients, including end-of-life care, wound management and people with complex long-term conditions, using their own judgement with backing from colleagues. The service runs seven days a week, so the role involves rotating day and night shifts, weekends and bank holidays, and requires a full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle.

A Level 5 Foundation Degree in Health & Social Care is essential.

• Deliver clinical nursing care to housebound patients
• Provide end-of-life care
• Manage wounds
• Support people with complex long-term conditions
• Review planned care and elevate changes or concerns to registered nurses promptly
• Work closely with patients, families, carers and colleagues to keep care holistic and person-centred
• Build effective relationships with clinical teams and other professionals
• Work across day and night shifts as the service requires
• Contribute to service development and continuous improvement
• Pursue ongoing professional development
• Meet the NMC Code and the organisation's standards, behaviours and values

• Level 5 Foundation Degree in Health & Social Care (Registered Nurse Associate qualification)
• Evidence of recent study, development and application in the work environment

• Minimum of 12 months' experience in a healthcare environment

• Communicating effectively with patients and informal carers about care and interventions
• Working within a multidisciplinary team
• Clinical skills relevant to long-term and complex conditions
• Working understanding of confidentiality, health, safety and security, risk assessment, PDR and supervision, and accountability
• Completing records accurately in line with policies and procedures
• Problem-solving, adaptability and resilience, shown at interview

• Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle

• Ability to work contracted hours on a rotating basis across day and night shifts

• Training and development support with a dedicated mentor
• Competency framework to build confidence in the role
• Flexible working opportunities
• Access to professional development and career progression