Community Health Care Assistant — Home Visits & Extended Skills

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 3 Community Health Care Assistant to visit patients in their homes in the Poole Central area, delivering clinical care under the District Nursing Team. The role requires a driving licence, DBS clearance, and a commitment to patient-centred care.

Training for extended skills such as wound care and phlebotomy will be provided. You will work across Poole Central District Nursing Service, with weekend and bank holiday duties as

Qualifications

• Experience in community clinical care is desirable; training will be provided.
• DBS check will be required and funded by the Trust.
• Access to a car with a valid driving licence is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Visit patients in their own homes to provide clinical care, including wound care and phlebotomy.
• Follow care plans and instructions from team leaders to deliver evidence-based nursing care.
• Be part of the District Nursing Team and support home care in Poole Central area.

Skills

Communication skills

Driving licence

Teamwork

Job description

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 3 Community Health Care Assistant to visit patients in their homes in the Poole Central area, delivering clinical care under the District Nursing Team. The role requires a driving licence, DBS clearance, and a commitment to patient-centred care.

Training for extended skills such as wound care and phlebotomy will be provided. You will work across Poole Central District Nursing Service, with weekend and bank holiday duties as