About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Nurse Associate or Assistant Practitioner to join the East Lancashire District Nursing Team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working both autonomously and as part of a wider supportive team, delivering high-quality planned care within the community.
Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, adaptability and resilience at interview. You will be supported in your development through a dedicated mentor and a comprehensive competency framework, ensuring you feel confident and secure in your role.
This is a 7-day service, including weekends and Bank Holidays, and the ability to work contracted hours on a rotational basis across day and night shifts is essential to meet service needs. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are also required for this community-based role.
We are committed to promoting flexible working opportunities to help support a positive work-life balance and encourage applications from individuals seeking a rewarding and supportive career within the district nursing service.
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 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 contribute to service development by supporting initiatives that improve patient care, while also taking responsibility for their own professional development to maintain high-quality practice.
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.
About us
Established in 2003, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) is a large integrated health care organisation providing high quality acute and community healthcare for the people of East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen.
The organisation puts safety and quality at the heart of everything we do, invests in and develops its workforce, works with key stakeholders to develop effective partnerships and encourages innovation and pathway reform to deliver best practice.
We employ over 8,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work and achievements.
The District Nursing Service provides a supportive environment and provides staff with many professional development opportunities
Job description Job responsibilities
For more information about this role, including full duties and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification under the Supporting Documents section.
You can also learn more about our services by visiting our Trust website at www.elht.nhs.uk, and by watching the videos available through the link provided below.
https://elht.nhs.uk/services/district-nurses
Person Specification
Other Essential
Full UK driving Licence, with access to a vehicle is essential
Qualifications Essential
Level 5 Foundation Degree in Health & Social Care (Assistant Practitioner)/Registerd Nurse Associate Qualification Evidence of recent appropriate study/ development and application in the work environment
Experience Essential
A minimum of 12 monts experience working in a health care environment
Knowledge and Skills Essential
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
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Address ELHT footprint
ELHT footprint
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Employer's website http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)