Community Advanced Health Care Assistant | Northern Lincolnshire & Goole NHS Foundation Trust

Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Trust; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in North Lincolnshire is looking for a dedicated individual to deliver high-quality care for patients recently discharged from hospital. This role requires assisting with personal care, administering medication, and supporting patient independence. Ideally, candidates need an NVQ qualification and the ability to work four visits a day across seven days. Flexible working arrangements are available to support work-life balance, and an essential requirement includes maintaining dignity and respect in patient care.

Qualifications

• Evidence of NVQ qualification required on the day of interview.
• Training in medication administration provided if not achieved at application stage.
• Motivation to provide high standard of care and adaptable to individual needs.
• Must be able to work 4 visits a day, 7 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient’s personal care and support needs up to 4 visits a day over 7-days a week.
• Provide nursing care for patients who have recently been discharged from hospital.
• Administer medication with appropriate training.
• Support patients to nurture independence and quality of life.
• Respect the individual’s wishes and promote dignity throughout care.

Skills

Patient care

Medication administration

Adaptability

Interpersonal skills

Education

NVQ qualification

Job description

Job Overview

Come and join an exciting service within North Lincolnshire who support patients when leaving hospital that require short term care and rehabilitation. The service will provide care support and re-enablement for patients and their families across seven days a week.

The team will work in collaboration with the District Nurses, locality coordinators, discharge teams and will closely link with community therapy services to promote functional independence and rehabilitation for short term care and support needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient’s personal care and support needs up to 4 visits a day over 7-days a week.
• Provide nursing care for patients who have recently been discharged from hospital and are returning home with a change in care and support needs.
• Administer medication in an advanced community health care setting, with appropriate training.
• Support patients to nurture independence wherever possible to promote improved quality of life.
• Provide high standard of care, adapt to individuals and family needs, and be resourceful when needed.
• Respect the individual's wishes, secure consent for activities, and promote dignity throughout care.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Evidence of NVQ qualification required on the day of interview.
• Training in medication administration provided if not achieved at application stage.
• Motivation to provide high standard of care and adaptable to individual needs.
• Must be able to work 4 visits a day, 7 days a week.

Flexible Working

We are keen to offer and encourage flexible working opportunities to address health and wellbeing and work-life balance for employees.

Local flexible working arrangements are developed in partnership between the line manager and employee.

Additional Information

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

This advert closes on Monday 5 Jan 2026.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

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

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