Nursing Associate

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working opportunities

Training and development support

Mentor and competency framework

Job summary

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Registered Nurse Associate to join the District Nursing Service. You will deliver high‑quality care to housebound patients, working autonomously with support from a dedicated team, and following a competency framework.

The role requires commitment to continuous professional development, effective communication with patients and families, and flexibility to cover day/night shifts as the service requires.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Registered Nurse Associate qualification and be registered with the NMC.
• Ability to work autonomously with support from the wider team.
• Willingness to work across day and night shifts as required by service needs.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality clinical nursing care to housebound patients, including end‑of‑life care and wound management.
• Review planned care and escalate changes or concerns to registered nursing staff promptly.
• Collaborate with patients, families, carers and clinical teams to ensure holistic, person‑centred care.
• Contribute to service development and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Resilience

Communication skills

Education

Registered Nurse Associate

Job description

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.

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 **escalate** 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 whom are internationally recognised and have received awards for their contributions and achievements. The District Nursing Service is proud to be part of this forward‑thinking organisation, offering a supportive environment where staff are encouraged to grow, develop, and access a wide range of professional development opportunities.