# Nursing Associate - District Nursing Service > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/nursing-associate-district-nursing-service/b701d965-22c7-41d4-bcf7-a15b11cd84bc - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/nursing-associate-district-nursing-service/b701d965-22c7-41d4-bcf7-a15b11cd84bc.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust - **Location:** Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Nursing associate - **Grade:** Band 4 - **Salary:** £28392.00 to £31157.00 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** 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.) - **Closing date:** 2026-10-30T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-16T14:15:14.365Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/-v8374556 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8374556?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.elht.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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 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 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. ### 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 at www.elht.nhs.uk. You can also learn more by watching the videos available at the following link: https://elht.nhs.uk/services/district-nurses ### Applicant requirements 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. ## Person Specification ### Personal **Essential** - Full UK driving Licence, with access to a vehicle is essential ### Experience **Essential** - A minimum of 12 months experience working in a health care environment ### Qualifications **Essential** - Level 5 Foundation Degree in Health & Social Care (Registered Nurse Associate Qualification - Evidence of recent appropriate study/ development and application in the work 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 ## Documents - [person spec (pdf, 208.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10702627) - [privacy notice (pdf, 305.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1761) - [rna job description (pdf, 248.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10702628) - [benefits of working at elht (pdf, 1.2mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2405) - [additional candidate information 2024 (pdf, 408.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2494) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.