Assistant Practitioner in Nursing

TN United Kingdom; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking dedicated Assistant Practitioners and Nursing Associates to join their District Nursing teams. This role offers the chance to provide essential nursing care within community services, working closely with a diverse team of healthcare professionals. Ideal candidates will be flexible, caring, and committed to delivering high-quality care. With a focus on employee development and a supportive work environment, this position presents a unique opportunity to grow professionally while making a meaningful impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Evidence of further study/development in nursing or healthcare.
• At least 2 years of NHS experience required for the role.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality nursing care in the community as part of the District Nursing team.
• Supervise/support Health Care Assistants and Trainee Nursing Associates.

Skills

Nursing Care

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Flexibility

Education

Certificate in Higher Education in Effective Practice in Care

NVQ Level 3 in a healthcare-related area

GCSE grades A+ - C in Maths and English

Tools

ECDL

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Posted:

26.04.2025

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10.06.2025

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Job overview

Are you an Assistant Practitioner or Nursing Associate looking for a new challenge? Would you like the opportunity to work in Community Services within NLaG? We have an opportunity for enthusiastic Band 4 Assistant Practitioners or Nursing Associates to work within the District Nursing teams across North Lincs.

This post will predominantly be in the East network.

District Nursing teams are part of the Integrated Health and Social Care Teams based in North Lincolnshire Community Services. Although based in one network, you may work from any community base if required.

These roles will be within the Nursing Networks (East, West, South), working alongside District Nurses, registered Community Nurses, Health Care Assistants, and Phlebotomists.

You must be flexible, caring, professional, and able to remain calm under pressure.

Main duties of the job

Community Band 4 Nurses are key members of the District Nursing team, providing quality nursing care in the community. Duties include delegated nursing tasks, communication with other professionals, and developing effective channels of communication.

The Nursing Associate/Assistant Practitioner will work within their scope of practice, as defined by the NMC Code (2018) and Standards of Proficiency (2018), providing holistic, person-centred care.

They may participate in audits and service improvement initiatives and supervise/support HCAs, Trainee Nursing Associates, and Pre-registration nurses.

This role is expected to evolve with further skill development based on NMC guidelines and the Nursing Associate role development.

Working for our organisation

NLAG is part of a large NHS group serving over one million patients annually, managing a budget of over £1.3 billion. It includes NLAG and HUTH, with five main hospital sites and involvement in biomedical and clinical research.

We value a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled, and caring workforce committed to delivering excellent care and supporting employee development.

Applications may close early if high volume is received.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For detailed information, please read the linked job description.

We support flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance and staff wellbeing, aiming to improve recruitment and retention.

We encourage open discussions about working patterns to suit individual needs and roles, ensuring equality of access regardless of role or shift pattern.

We are dedicated to a fair, supportive environment where contributions are valued, and staff wellbeing is prioritized, aligned with NHS values and the NHS Constitution.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or other circumstances.

In line with GDPR, your personal data will be used and stored according to our Privacy Statement.

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, expecting the same from all staff and volunteers.

New employees will be charged for DBS checks if required.

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

• Evidence of further study/development
• Certificate in Higher Education in Effective Practice in Care or equivalent
• NVQ Level 3 in a healthcare-related area
• GCSE grades A+ - C in Maths and English or equivalent
• ECDL

Occupational Experience

• At least 2 years NHS experience

Hold a current driving licence

• Driving licence

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