Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Community Registered Nurse Associate to join our district nursing teams within the Chorley, South Ribble and Preston areas.
We are looking for a compassionate, motivated and dedicated registered nurse associate to join our friendly and supportive community nursing teams.
As a community registered nurse associate you will play a vital role in providing high quality, person-centred nursing care to patients in their own homes and community settings. You will work collaboratively with patients, families, carers and a range of health and social care professionals to promote independence, improve health outcomes and support people to remain safely in their own communities.
As a valued member of the team, you will work under the supervision of the DN team manager and DN team leader alongside registered nurses, registered nurse associates and community healthcare assistants.
Main duties of the job
- Provide safe, effective and evidence-based nursing care to patients in their own homes and community settings.
- Undertake comprehensive assessments, develop care plans and regularly evaluate patients’ needs.
- Administer medications and treatments in accordance with clinical guidelines and individual care plans.
- Provide wound care, continence care, catheter care and other clinical interventions as required.
- Recognise and respond appropriately to changes in patients’ health and wellbeing.
- Support patients with long-term conditions, complex needs and end of life care.
- Promote health, wellbeing, independence and self-management.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in accordance with professional and organisational standards.
- Work effectively with GPs, community teams, hospitals, social care and other professionals to ensure coordinated care.
- Provide support, advice and education to patients, families and carers.
- Contribute to service development, clinical governance, audit and quality improvement initiatives.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.
Applicant requirements
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
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication, listening, decision-making and problem solving skills.
- Developed 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.
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of effective interpersonal skills
- Ability to problem solve and make clinical decisions
- Understanding of NMC standards and implications for practice
Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing Associate Foundation Degree
- On-going registration with the NMC.
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development that supports clinical practice.
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This advert is for Registered Nursing Associate with Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust in Various. It is listed as a Band 4 Nursing associate role. The advertised salary is £28,392 - £31,157 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 06 Sep 2026.
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