Nursing Associate - District Nursing Service

Elht; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Registered Nurse Associate to join the District Nursing Service on a full-time basis. You will deliver high-quality, home-based care with a focus on long-term conditions, end-of-life care, and wound management, working rota across day and night shifts.

Essential: full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle; Level 5 Foundation Degree in Health & Social Care; at least 12 months healthcare experience.

Qualifications

• Level 5 Foundation Degree in Health & Social Care (Registered Nurse Associate Qualification)
• Minimum 12 months experience in a healthcare environment
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle essential

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality clinical nursing care to housebound patients, including end-of-life care and wound management
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to provide holistic and responsive care
• Review planned care and escalate changes to registered nursing staff promptly
• Contribute to service development and continuous improvement initiatives
• Demonstrate professional standards and participate in ongoing professional development

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Clinical skills

Confidentiality & safety

Record keeping

Education

Level 5 Foundation Degree in Health & Social Care (Nurse Associate)

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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 ref 435-CIC-071-26-A

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.

Job overview

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.

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.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full details about this role, including the main duties and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting Documents section.

Further information about the District Nursing Service can be found on our Trust website atwww.elht.nhs.uk.

You can also learn more by watching the videos available at the following link:https://elht.nhs.uk/services/district-nurses

Person specification

Qualifications

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

Experience

• 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

Disclosure and Barring Scheme (DBS)

If the role you are applying for is identified as either controlled or regulated activity as defined in in the Safeguarding vulnerable Groups Act (2006) any offer of employment is provisional upon a satisfactory DBS check being obtained.

The healthcare sector is exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

In line with other NHS organisations in the North West Region, the Trust is now passing the charge for undertaking a DBS check on to candidates in the event they are successfully appointed into the post for which they have applied. Candidates can choose whether to pay this over 1-3 months as a deduction from the monthly salary. However, if you are applying for a post as a BANK worker, the payment must be made in full at the time of employment checks. By applying for this vacancy you are agreeing to this undertaking in the event you are successfully appointed.

The cost for an Enhanced DBS, is £45.90 and for a Basic & Standard, this is £24.90 this cost includes a £4.90 admin fee.

This cost is not applicable for a Volunteer post

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The Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to improving the working lives of our staff and operates a 'Zero Tolerance' policy to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment. In addition, our aim is to help protect children and vulnerable adults by providing a first-class service to the recruitment of people into positions of trust.

We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve.

We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or social background.

We especially welcome applications from members of our black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities, as we have identified that ELHT has an under-representation of BAME employees. Appointments will be made on merit.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.

If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible. By telephone [phone] or email [e-mail] write to Employment Services, Parkview Offices, Haslingden Road, Blackburn, BB2 3HH

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Jayne Merchant Job title Community Matron Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 07943 580583 Additional information

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