Advanced Healthcare Assistant

NHS; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider seeks a Band 3 Advanced Health Care Assistant to join the community nursing team in Scunthorpe. The role involves visiting patients at home, performing delegated tasks under supervision, and requires a Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject. Ideal candidates will have experience in health/social care and a desire to advance their qualifications. Opportunities for flexible working are available.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in a health/social care setting.
• Willingness to study for a Level 3 qualification.

Responsibilities

• Carry out delegated work as part of a community nursing team.
• Report changes in patient conditions to a registered nurse.

Skills

Experience in health/social care

Level 3 qualification in appropriate subject

Level 2 Functional skills Math and English

Education

Level 3 qualification in appropriate subject

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Band 3 Advanced HCA to work within North Lincolnshire.

You will work within the District Nursing team visiting patients within their own home settings to carry out planned nursing care.

The base for this post will be Global House, Scunthorpe.

You will be an integral member of the larger nursing team.

Main duties of the job

• The Community Advanced Health Care Assistant (CAHCA) as a member of a community nursing team will;
• Carry out delegated work in accordance with the vocational competencies and local/national policies.
• Duties will be assigned by and carried out under the direct or indirect supervision of a registered nurse, according to the individual patient care plan.
• Duties include discussion and reporting of any changes in the patient's condition to the registered nurse on a daily basis.
• Where additional skills training is identified as required by the job description, the post holder will not undertake those duties until training has been undertaken (except as part ofthe supervised learning experience).
• Be an effective member of the Network to which the post holder is attached.
• The Trust is committed to supporting staff to gain the necessary skills and qualifications to meet the role.
  
  

About Us

The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.

Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.

Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.

As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.

We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.

Details

Date posted

15 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

208-644849-25-1

Job locations

Community Global House

Ridgeway

Scunthorpe

DN15 7HB

Job Description

Job responsibilities

For more detailed information, please read the job description linked below.

As a Trust we are keen to offer and encourage flexible working opportunities to address health and wellbeing and work-life balance for our employees, this will have a positive impact on the care we provide.

Flexible working is part of a wider commitment to improve the quality and experience of working life and we recognise that it is a key contributor for the recruitment and retention of our employees.

We therefore support and encourage open conversations around a specific working pattern to suit your work-life balance or a multi-role career, if it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen.

Local flexible working arrangements are developed in partnership between the line manager and employee in order to ensure equality of access to flexible working, as far as practicable, regardless of role, shift pattern, team or pay, based on: patient/service user and staff experience, service delivery and work-life balance of colleagues.

We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.

We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.

To learn more about Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, and discover the unique benefits on offer to employees, view our latest videos, plus more, please visit our recruitment website at https://join.humberhealthpartnership.nhs.uk/

In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Recruitment & Workforce team will use and hold your personal data for the intended purpose and in line with the Recruitment & Workforce Privacy Statement.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children/vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers.

Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.

Job Description

Job responsibilities

For more detailed information, please read the job description linked below.

As a Trust we are keen to offer and encourage flexible working opportunities to address health and wellbeing and work-life balance for our employees, this will have a positive impact on the care we provide.

Flexible working is part of a wider commitment to improve the quality and experience of working life and we recognise that it is a key contributor for the recruitment and retention of our employees.

We therefore support and encourage open conversations around a specific working pattern to suit your work-life balance or a multi-role career, if it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen.

Local flexible working arrangements are developed in partnership between the line manager and employee in order to ensure equality of access to flexible working, as far as practicable, regardless of role, shift pattern, team or pay, based on: patient/service user and staff experience, service delivery and work-life balance of colleagues.

We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.

We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.

To learn more about Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, and discover the unique benefits on offer to employees, view our latest videos, plus more, please visit our recruitment website at https://join.humberhealthpartnership.nhs.uk/

In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Recruitment & Workforce team will use and hold your personal data for the intended purpose and in line with the Recruitment & Workforce Privacy Statement.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children/vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers.

Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.

Person Specification

Essential

Education and Qualifications

• oLevel 3 qualification in appropriate subject
• oLevel 2 Functional skills Math and English (Equivalent GCSE grade C)
• oWork based competencies associated with the role
• oLevel 2 qualification in appropriate subject and willingness to study for a Level 3 qualification
  
  

Desirable

• Evidence of recent study / development.
  
  

Occupational Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a health / social care setting for a minimum of 1 year
  
  

Desirable

• Experience of working in a community setting.
  
  

Person Specification

Essential

• Experience of working in a health / social care setting for a minimum of 1 year
  
  

Desirable

• Experience of working in a community setting.
  
  

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

Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Community Global House

Ridgeway

Scunthorpe

DN15 7HB

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Community Global House

Ridgeway

Scunthorpe

DN15 7HB

Employer's website

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

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