Community Health Care Assistant | Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust; Poole; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare provider in Poole is looking for a motivated Community Healthcare Assistant to deliver clinical care to patients in their homes. The role includes providing wound care and phlebotomy, and completing special training such as insulin administration. Strong communication skills and a passion for patient care are essential. Access to a car is required, and the successful applicant will be supported through training.

Qualifications

• Desirable experience of community clinical work.
• Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check required.
• Access to a car with valid driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Visit patients in their own homes providing clinical care.
• Provide wound care, phlebotomy and other clinical interventions.
• Complete extended skills training, including insulin administration.

Skills

Good communication skills

Passion for patient care

Job description

Band 3 Community Healthcare Assistant vacancy – Poole North District Nursing Service

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.

Responsibilities

• Visit patients in their own homes providing clinical care under the supervision and support of the team.
• Provide wound care, phlebotomy and other clinical interventions.
• Complete extended skills training, including insulin administration, other injectables and catheterisation, as part of the in‑house development programme.
• Work on bank holidays, pro‑rate and provide weekend cover as required.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Desirable experience of community clinical work.
• Strong communication skills and passion for patient care.
• Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check required (cost covered by the Trust).
• Access to a car with a valid driving licence; must be able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business.
• Applicants requiring current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are not eligible for this position.