Nursing Associate - District Nursing Service
At a glance
- Band
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 16/09/2026
- Closes
- 30/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse Associate to join the East Lancashire District Nursing Service. The role involves delivering high-quality clinical nursing care to housebound patients, including end-of-life care and wound management, while working autonomously with team support. The post holder will collaborate closely with patients, families, and colleagues to ensure holistic, person-centred care and contribute to service development. Strong communication skills and a commitment to professional development are essential for this role.
Essential criteria
- Level 5 Foundation Degree in Health & Social Care (Registered Nurse Associate Qualification
- Evidence of recent appropriate study/ development and application in the work environment
- A minimum of 12 months experience working in a health care environment
- Knowledge and Skills
- Ability to establish and maintain effective communication with patients and informal carers about care / interventions
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
- Evidence of clinical skills relevant to long term & complex conditions
- A working appreciation of Confidentiality, Health, Safety & Security, Risk Assessment, PDR & Supervision, Accountability
- Ability to complete records accurately in accordance with policies and procedures
- Personal
- Full UK driving Licence, with access to a vehicle is essential
- Level 5 Foundation Degree in Health & Social Care (Registered Nurse Associate Qualification
- Evidence of recent appropriate study/ development and application in the work environment
- A minimum of 12 months experience working in a health care environment
- Knowledge and Skills
- Ability to establish and maintain effective communication with patients and informal carers about care / interventions
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
- Evidence of clinical skills relevant to long term & complex conditions
- A working appreciation of Confidentiality, Health, Safety & Security, Risk Assessment, PDR & Supervision, Accountability
- Ability to complete records accurately in accordance with policies and procedures
- Personal
- Full UK driving Licence, with access to a vehicle is essential
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 4 at £26,530 – £29,114 a year, across England.
This advert: £28,392 – £31,157 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Nursing Associate - District Nursing Service
The closing date is 30 September 2026
Job summary
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 at interview. Training 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.
Main duties of the job
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.
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