Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Registered Nursing Associate

The closing date is 22 December 2025

Job summary

**Please note this vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship**

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 theses 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.

Details

Date posted

09 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

351-CEN2388-EB

Job locations

Bamber Bridge Health Centre

Preston

PR5 6QE


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.

Person Specification

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

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
Person Specification

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

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

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

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

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bamber Bridge Health Centre

Preston

PR5 6QE


Employer's website

https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bamber Bridge Health Centre

Preston

PR5 6QE


Employer's website

https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Service Manager

Joanne McNamara

Joanne.Mcnamara@lscft.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

09 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

351-CEN2388-EB

Job locations

Bamber Bridge Health Centre

Preston

PR5 6QE


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