Registered Nurse

EAST LANCASHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST; Clitheroe; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Clitheroe is seeking candidates for a support role involving direct care under supervision. The position assists trained nurses with non-nursing duties and requires commitment to safeguarding vulnerable individuals. Applicants should be prepared for a Disclosure and Barring Service check. This role offers an opportunity to work within a respected organization, aiming to improve the working lives of its staff and provide high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Experience in direct care support.
• Ability to work under supervision.
• Commitment to safeguarding vulnerable people.

Responsibilities

• Carry out assigned tasks involving direct care in support of and supervised by a Registered Nurse.
• Relieve trained nurses of non-nursing duties.

Job description

Responsibilities

Carry out assigned tasks involving direct care in support of and supervised by a Registered Nurse to relieve trained nurses of the non‑nursing duties.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020. A submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

About the Trust

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.

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.

Employment Details

• Salary advertised is for full‑time hours. If this post is less than 37.5 hours per week, the salary will be pro‑rata.
• For posts on Agenda for Change pay‑scales, new entrants to the NHS will normally commence on the first pay point of the relevant band.

Application Information

• This vacancy may close before the closing date if the recruiting manager deems sufficient applications have been received. Therefore it is advised to complete your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
• Please ensure you check the email account from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application.
• Please note that shortlisting is completed anonymously with candidates being assessed against the essential criteria for the post. Therefore only applicants, who can clearly demonstrate how they meet our person specification criteria in their application, will be short‑listed.

Legal and Disclosure

Disclosure and Barring Scheme (DBS) If the role you are applying for is identified as either controlled or regulated activity as defined 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. 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 of an Enhanced Disclosure will be £55.38 and for a Standard Disclosure will be £27.38.