Clinical Assessment and Treatment Service Health Care Assistant

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust; St Leonards; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in St Leonards is seeking a passionate Health Care Assistant for night shifts. The role involves assisting in patient care and driving IUCS vehicles. Candidates need a valid UK driving license and must undergo an enhanced DBS check. The position offers a supportive environment within the Community Night Nursing team.

Qualifications

• Part-time position requiring 34.5 hours per week, covering night shifts.
• Full valid UK driving license is essential.
• Enhanced DBS check required, costs covered by the Trust.

Responsibilities

• Assist registered staff in assessing health needs and delivering care.
• Engage in clinical supervision to develop clinical practice.
• Drive IUCS vehicles safely during overnight shifts.

Skills

Communication

Clinical risk assessment

Patient care

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust.

Are you a passionate Health Care Assistant looking to work nights only? Join our Dorset Integrated Urgent Care Service (DIUCS) as part of our supportive Community Night Nursing team. You will be joining a fantastic team within the Clinical Assessment and Treatment Service to support and assist Community Night Nursing during overnight mobile visits to patients in their own homes.

You will be working in pairs with a registered nurse as part of a supportive and collaborative unit. You will communicate clearly and effectively with patients, families and carers, assisting the registered staff in the assessment of health needs and delivery of care, sharing the driving of the IUCS vehicles across Dorset, and working in the community, residential or in healthcare environments. The vehicles are stocked with essential nursing equipment, including catheters, wound dressings, and palliative care stock.

Responsibilities

• Assist registered staff in the assessment of health needs, planning, delivery and evaluation of care for individuals or groups of patients, including clinical risk assessment.
• Exercise a reasonable and agreed degree of autonomy and make judgements and decisions to meet job expectations.
• Undertake clinical work and related tasks as delegated by registered nursing staff, following appropriate training and assessment of competency.
• Engage in clinical supervision in line with Trust policy to develop competence and clinical practice.
• Liaise effectively with all stakeholders in the care process.
• Support driving and operation of IUCS vehicles during overnight shifts.

Qualifications and requirements

• Part-time post of 34.5 hours per week, 20:00 to 08:00 over 3 nights. Part-time applications with a minimum of 23 hours per week over 2 nights are welcome. Rota patterns can be discussed at interview.
• Full valid UK driving license is essential for the role.
• Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required; the Trust will cover the cost. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service may present a valid DBS certificate instead of a new check.
• Applications from candidates requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are ineligible to apply.

About Dorset HealthCare

At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves. Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people.

How to apply and extra information

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please contact [e-mail]

This advert closes on Monday 6 Oct 2025