Healthcare Assistant

Job Summary

We are looking for exceptional Band 3 Health Care Assistants who are looking to progress to Apprenticeship Nursing Associate or a qualified Band 4 Apprentice Nursing Associate to join us in our Brent Community Nursing Day Service. The service is run from 8.30am to 5.00pm including weekends. You will be working in one of the Brent District Nursing teams. This is a fixed post position with the possibility of the post becoming permanent in Brent at the end of this contract.

You should hold NVQ level 3 in health and social care and have a minimum of 12 months acute or community experience. If you are a motivated team player and want to excel in delivering exceptional holistic healthcare to a diverse patient group in their own home, we want to hear from you.

Previous experience of working in the NHS is essential, community experience is desirable but training will be given. Car driving is not required as we walk to visit our patients.

As a Health Care Assistant, you will be directly involved in facilitating and shaping self-care for patients with long term conditions in order to help keep them as well as possible in their own homes.

We are committed to offering you access to learning and development to ensure your continuous professional development.

Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK as sponsorship will not be provided for this post.

Main duties of the job

The Healthcare Assistant will provide a mixture of general and specific care to a group of patients under the guidance and supervision of a registered nurse or allied health professional. The HCA will work in a variety of settings including community centres, clinics, and patient/carers' own homes.

The post holder will be expected to become proficient and competent in their area of practice by undertaking competency assessments specific to the area of clinical practice.

The HCA will promote optimum independence and individualised client centred care to a delegated caseload.

The post holder will also support the Community Nursing Team to deliver against key performance indicators and maintain quality of the service.

About Us

Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!

We Can Offer You:

• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
• Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
• Flexible working options
• Annual travel card loan
• Training, support and development in your career

Date posted: 26 March 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 3

Salary: £28,622 to £30,225 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 824-ONW-6931295-A

Job locations:
Hillside PCC
150 Hilltop Avenue, Harlesden
London
NW10 8RY

Job Description

Job responsibilities
Please refer to Job description, person specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification
Essential

• Willingness to undertake further training as appropriate
• Higher Professional Diploma in Health and Wellbeing (NVQ/QCF - Level 3) or a recognised equivalent course

Desirable

• GCSE grade A-C or equivalent in English and Maths
• ECDL certificate
• Registration with the national regulatory body (when it becomes available)

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working in a health or social care setting
• Experience of working as part of a team
• Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of databases.

Desirable

• Experience of working as part of a team
• Experience with the NHS patient information database (Emis)

Skills and Knowledge
Essential

• An awareness of risk management.
• To be able to promote the work of the team across the trust
• Knowledge of multi-agency services available and processes for referral
• Knowledge of the effects of the ageing process and needs of vulnerable adults in relation to their health and well-being
• Knowledge of NHS

Desirable

• Knowledge of local health needs strategies.

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.

Employer details
Employer name: Central London Community Health Trust
Address: Hillside PCC
150 Hilltop Avenue, Harlesden
London
NW10 8RY
Employer's website: https://clch.nhs.uk/