Overview
A Vacancy at Northern Lincolnshire & Goole NHS Foundation Trust. We are seeking enthusiastic Band 4 Assistant Practitioners or Nursing Associates to work within the Community Services across North Lincolnshire, in the Planned District Nursing teams. You will work alongside District Nurses, registered Community Nurses, Health Care Assistants and Phlebotomists. You must be flexible, caring, and professional and have the ability to remain calm under pressure.
Community Band 4 Nurses are an integral part of the District Nursing team, providing quality nursing care to patients in the community. The role involves unsupervised delegated nursing duties as defined by the caseload holder, and developing and maintaining effective communication with other professionals and agencies.
The Nursing Associate/Assistant Practitioner will work within their scope of practice as governed by the NMC Code (2018) and NMC Standards of Proficiency (2018). They will provide holistic and person-centred care and support for people in their care. They may participate in audits and service improvement initiatives and will supervise and support HCAs, Trainee Nursing Associates and Pre-registration nurses. The role is expected to develop further with additional skills based on NMC guidelines and the evolution of the Nursing Associate role.
Responsibilities
* Provide holistic, person-centred nursing care in the community.
* Undertake unsupervised delegated nursing duties as defined by the caseload holder.
* Develop and maintain effective channels of communication with other professionals and agencies.
* Supervise and support HCAs, Trainee Nursing Associates and Pre-registration nurses.
* Participate in audits and service improvement initiatives where appropriate.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Proficient and competent to work within the NMC Code (2018) and NMC Standards of Proficiency (2018).
* Enthusiastic, with a commitment to delivering high-quality community care.
* Ability to work flexibly as part of the District Nursing team.
About the Trust and Partnership
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community partnership arrangements in the NHS, serving over one million patients annually with a budget of over £1.3 billion. It consists of Northern Lincolnshire & Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH). Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff across five main hospital sites: Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital; Scunthorpe General Hospital; Goole and District Hospital; Hull Royal Infirmary; and Castle Hill Hospital. We are involved in teaching and research across multiple disciplines and lead to a diverse and innovative workforce.
Flexible Working and Culture
We offer flexible working opportunities to support health, wellbeing, and work-life balance. Open conversations about working patterns and multi-role careers are welcomed, with arrangements developed in partnership between line managers and employees. We are committed to a fair and supportive working environment and to promoting physical and mental health and wellbeing for all staff, aligned with the NHS Constitution.
We value diverse perspectives and welcome applications irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender identity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
How to Learn More and Apply
For more detailed information, please read the job description linked below. To learn more about Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust and our benefits, visit our recruitment website at https://join.humberhealthpartnership.nhs.uk/.
Data and Safeguarding
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Please note that all new employees starting with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check if required for their role.
This advert closes on Sunday 21 Sep 2025.
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