About this role
Job summary
This is an exciting time to join our Community District Nursing Services as a Registered Nursing Associate within the Central locality in two locations across our footprint (Chorley, South Ribble and Preston). If you are looking for a new challenge, are passionate about delivering the very best high quality, safe, effective care in a high performing NHS Foundation Trust then this maybe the opportunity you have been waiting for.We are looking for motivated staff with the Registered Nursing Associate Qualification, who will be a part of developing and driving our integrated approach to care, so that we can fully embrace and utilise these benefits to provide the best outcomes for our patients.
Main duties of the job
Applicants will need to demonstrate their competency and experience in line with the person specification and will be required to work flexibly across a seven-day rota.To provide direct clinical care to patients with identified specialist or complex needs.To work as part of a multidisciplinary team and carry out a diverse range of duties, providing support to the nurse leadership, ensuring effective assessment, formulation, planning and monitoring of care.Maintaining a positive and open attitude towards organisational change and service development.To take personal responsibility for clinical supervision and continued professional development plan.To actively promote the organisations values including kindness, teamwork, respect and learning.To work to a defined shift pattern with a service responsible for the provision of care 24/7 365 days per year.
About us
LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.
Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.
We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.
LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.
The wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do. We offer a wide range of resources, tools and support to help you thrive both in and out of work.
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Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role.
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications Essential
Registered Nursing Associate Foundation Degree On-going registration with the NMC. Evidence of Continued Professional Development that supports clinical practice.
Knowledge Essential
Can demonstrate a solid understanding and knowledge base of the needs of patients under the district nursing service Can demonstrate a thorough understanding and knowledge of various physical health conditions
Experience Essential
Experience of assessing, planning, implementing and reviewing care needs.
Skills and Abilities Essential
Excellent communication, listening, decision-making and problem-solving skills. Clinical skills with a clear ability to understand new concepts and ideas in clinical practice. Can provide evidence of recent continued professional development within the scope of nursing. An ability to understand how research and audits effect and benefit practice
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.
Employer details Employer name Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address District Nursing Avenham & Ribbleton (C)
Fulwood Park
Preston
PR1 5NE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)