Nursing Associate - District Nursing Service

The Methodist Church in Britain; Willenhall; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development support

Dedicated mentor

Flexible working opportunities

Career progression

Job summary

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking an experienced Nurse Associate to provide planned clinical care to housebound patients, including end-of-life care and wound management, across rotating day and night shifts. You will work within a multidisciplinary team, following the NMC Code and participating in professional development.

The role requires a Level 5 Foundation Degree in Health & Social Care and a full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle, supporting patients with complex

Qualifications

• Level 5 Foundation Degree in Health & Social Care (RN Associate) or equivalent.
• Evidence of recent study and application in the work environment.
• Minimum 12 months' experience in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Effective communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Clinical nursing skills

Confidentiality & safety

Record-keeping

Problem-solving & resilience

Education

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

Job description

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.

What the job involves

• 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

What’s required

Qualifications

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

Experience

• Minimum of 12 months' experience in a healthcare environment

Skills & knowledge

• 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

Checks & eligibility

• Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle

Other

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

What’s offered

• 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