Community Health Care Assistant

NHS; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Community Healthcare Assistant within the Highcliffe District Nursing Team. The role involves visiting patients in their own homes to provide clinical care, including wound care and phlebotomy, under supervision. Candidates should have good communication skills and a passion for patient care, with training provided for those with less experience.

Benefits

Enhanced DBS check covered by the Trust

Qualifications

• Willing to undertake further development/training as identified.
• Desire to work in the primary care setting.
• Ability to work alone.

Responsibilities

• Visit patients in their own homes providing clinical care.
• Undertake care following instructions according to care plans.
• Participate in in-house development programs for extended skills.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

IT skills

Education

Care Certificate

Job description

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Community Healthcare Assistant Role within the Highcliffe District Nursing Team.

Under the supervision and support from the team you will be required to visit patients in their own homes providing clinical care. Working as a Healthcare Assistant within the District Nursing Team, the role involves visiting patients in their own homes providing clinical care, including wound care, phlebotomy and extended skills once proficient.

To undertake care, following the instructions of the team leader or nominated deputy according to the needs of the patients as identified on the care plan, providing evidence based, high quality, holistic nursing care for patients in their own homes and care homes.

Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Please ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic individual with good communication skills and a passion for caring for patients in their own homes.

Experience of clinical work in the community is desirable but training will be offered to the successful applicant.

There is an expectation that the successful candidate will undertake our in house development program for extended skills which will involve insulin administration, administration of other injectables and catheterisation.

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

Access to a car with a valid driving license is essential for this role. Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business.

About us

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. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. 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.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.

Details Date posted

21 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year p.a.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

152-C048.25

Job locations

Highcliffe Medical Centre

Lymington Road

Christchurch

BH23 5ET

Job description Job responsibilities

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 is working in partnership with The Princes Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contact [e-mail]

Job description Job responsibilities

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 is working in partnership with The Princes Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contact [e-mail]

Person Specification Knowledge, skills and training Essential

• Willing and able to apply existing experience to community and gain necessary skills to work effectively in the community setting
• Willing to professionally develop and undertake further development/training as identified to meet the needs of the service, including Trust Band 3 Extended Skills programme and Care Certificate
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Job Specific Experience Essential

• Desire to work in the primary care setting
• Ability to work alone
• Good IT skills

Desirable

• Community/Acute Hospital experience

Business Travel Essential

• Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business

Additional requirements Essential

• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to a standard which enables the post holder to carry out the full range of duties and responsibilities of the role effectively

Person Specification Knowledge, skills and training Essential

• Willing and able to apply existing experience to community and gain necessary skills to work effectively in the community setting
• Willing to professionally develop and undertake further development/training as identified to meet the needs of the service, including Trust Band 3 Extended Skills programme and Care Certificate
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Job Specific Experience Essential

• Desire to work in the primary care setting
• Ability to work alone
• Good IT skills

Desirable

• Community/Acute Hospital experience

Business Travel Essential

• Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business

Additional requirements Essential

• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to a standard which enables the post holder to carry out the full range of duties and responsibilities of the role effectively

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

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Highcliffe Medical Centre

Lymington Road

Christchurch

BH23 5ET

Employer's website

https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Highcliffe Medical Centre

Lymington Road

Christchurch

BH23 5ET

Employer's website

https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)