Job summaryWho would not want to be part of something new and exciting? At our Lancashire Community Healthcare Hub that is exactly what is on offer. Finney House in Preston provides expert care in a luxurious home from a home environment. We want you to be part of building a new team and creating an environment where patients are cared for.We are looking for enthusiastic Nursing Associates, at our Finney House site in Preston. You will be dynamic, full of passion for what you do and have strong people skills that will really embrace and enhance the challenges of care and nursing. We love making a difference and working together as a close family to gain the rewards of making a resident or patient stay with us the best it can be.We have the most beautiful modern building which is actually really impressive. We also have plenty of car parking on site and the location is handy for public transport, being close to Sainsbury's in Preston and also Preston North End Football Ground/Deepdale.Main duties of the jobWe know how enthusiastic you will be about patient care, and you will really harness and broaden your skills & knowledge, gaining experience within our specialised Lancashire Community Healthcare Hub. If you've a passion for delivery of quality care, service improvement, placing residents and patients at the heart of what we do - then this is the job for you!If you have never considered working in a community setting, this is a unique opportunity to work in a bespoke unit, within a supportive environment with a multi professional team that are supported by a structured leadership framework. You may have an interest or experience in caring for residents or patients with dementia, or you may have a passion for step down or rehabilitation care. We are keen that our residents and patients have stability and consistency in the care we offer, so building relationships with them, their friends and family is key.We will invest such a lot in you and your development by promoting and supporting you, ensuring you stay up to date with all clinical competencies. We are launching our new Lancashire Community Healthcare Hub in the same way we approach everything else - as a team! We really need you to come and join us and help make it start strong.We cannot wait to welcome you to one of our interview and assessments days to show us what you are made of!About usWe offer various full and part time options, with a pattern of long 12 hour day and night shifts, with unsocial hours enhancements for shifts worked at the weekend and night shifts. There is also the opportunity for you to join us on our bank and have the flexibility to work when you are able.Our annual leave entitlements start at 27 days (pro rata) plus bank holidays. We have free onsite parking at our Finney House site and great transport links, being located close to Deepdale and Preston North End.It is hard to cram everything into just one advert so if you want to chat about the role, we genuinely would love to hear from you. Call Anne 07545733306 or Claire on 07799383292 or email Claire.woods@lthtr.nhs.uk for further discussion about the opportunities available here at our Community Healthcare Hub.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesYou will focus on assuming a lead role in specified areas, e.g., vocational and employment advice to patients/residents, activities coordination, assisting in individual and therapeutic group work.Work with the qualified nurses to deliver individual treatment packages with an emphasis on collaborative care that focuses on recovery and the need to work towards discharge.You will work with other members of the MDT to both organise and facilitate care appropriate to the individual needs of the patient.Deliver high quality, compassionate care under the direction of a Registered Nurse (or other registered care professional dependent on setting) with a focus on promoting health and independence.Work as part of a designated clinical and care team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual.Work with a mentor to take responsibility for developing own clinical competence, leadership and reflective practice skills within the workplacePerson SpecificationQualificationsEssentialRegistered Nursing Associate on the NMC registerNursing Associate foundation degree qualificationGCSE Grade A-C or Grade 4 or above in Maths & English or skills level 2 Maths & English or equivalentDesirableGood Information Technology skillsKnowledgeEssentialSignificant experience working in a healthcare environment as part of a teamProven competency of assisting with a core range of physical measurementsDesirableExperience of using clinical systems -e.g. QuadramedDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameLancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustAddressLancashire Community Care Hub (Finney House)Flintoff WayPrestonPR1 6ABEmployer's websitehttps://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)