Community Healthcare Assistant

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust; Crawley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading community healthcare provider seeks a Community Healthcare Assistant to deliver quality care within the Crawley area. This entry-level role is perfect for anyone looking to start a career in healthcare, offering training in various clinical skills. The successful candidate will work alongside a dedicated team to support patient independence and well-being. Join us in providing essential health services that make a real difference in our community.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Excellent training opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Passion for delivering high quality community care.
• Healthcare experience desirable but not essential, training to be provided.
• Entry level position suitable for career starter in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Undertake non-complex clinical procedures under guidance.
• Empower patients to regain health in collaboration with the team.
• Keep accurate records and escalate patient status as required.

Skills

Collaboration

Patient Care

Flexibility

Job description

Join to apply for the Community Healthcare Assistant role at Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Community Healthcare Assistant role at Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

We are looking to recruit a dynamic, motivated and enthusiastic Healthcare Assistant who has a passion for delivering high quality care within a community setting. They will be working within the Primary Care Network (PCN) Community Crawley Healthy & First Team.

This is an ideal opportunity for anyone looking for a career within healthcare, or an existing Band 3 Healthcare Assistant who wants to develop their clinical knowledge and practice within the community. Community and healthcare experience is desirable, but not essential as training will be given to develop the skills and knowledge required for this role such as insulin administration, wound care, completing observations, catheter care and venepuncture.

Please note: Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, this role is unlikely to be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered. Candidates requiring sponsorship should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

• To undertake non-complex clinical procedures under the guidance of senior team members e.g. venepuncture, patient specific sub-cutaneous injections, sample collection, blood pressure monitoring, medications, wound care, catheter care and other tasks according to training and competencies. To recognise their responsibility and accountability in accepting the delegated task.
• Empowering patients to regain their health and independence in collaboration with other members of the Multi Professional Team.
• Liaising with clients, colleagues, family and other professionals in ensuring integrated quality care is provided.
• To keep accurate, timely records according to Trust policy.
• To escalate and report patient progress/ status on a shift by shift basis to senior team members
• To demonstrate flexibility and adaptability working across community teams according to service needs.
• To commit to undertaking training and education to progress clinical skills as indicated by service development needs
• To respond effectively and actively to complaints and escalate appropriately following departmental policies.
• To assist registered staff in care and treatment and participate in the review process.
• To promote equality for all, including the maintenance of confidentiality, supporting individual customs, values and spiritual beliefs and ensuring that anti discriminatory practices are demonstrated
  
  

We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays.

Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services.

Why work for us?

• Positive 2024 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeing
• Varied environments: community hospitals, patients’ homes, and bases across Sussex
• Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retirement
• Excellent training, development, and research opportunities
• Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brighton
• Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networks
• Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust
• Beautiful Sussex location near the South Downs and coast
  
  

Our values—Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence—guide everything we do.

We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

This post may close early if sufficient applications are received.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Jane Kavanagh Job title: Operational Team lead Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 07824606688

Visits to the team are welcomed.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust by 2x

Sign in to set job alerts for “Healthcare Assistant” roles.

Guildford, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Weybridge, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago

Twilight Health Care Assistant - Surrey Downs H&C

Dorking, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Kingston Upon Thames, England, United Kingdom 4 months ago

Guildford, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Woking, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago

Horley, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

Guildford, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago

Bromley, England, United Kingdom 3 months ago

Sutton, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

West Sussex, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Kenley, England, United Kingdom 3 months ago

Guildford, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Bromley, England, United Kingdom 6 hours ago

Crawley, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

Worthing, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Pulborough, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago

Crawley, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

Horsham, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Walton-On-Thames, England, United Kingdom 4 months ago

Kingston Upon Thames, England, United Kingdom £11.00-£12.50 2 weeks ago

Twickenham, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

Sevenoaks; TN13; TN14;TN15: Health Care Assistant

Brasted, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago

Bromley, England, United Kingdom 4 months ago

West Sussex, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago

Newhaven, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Redhill, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago

Healthcare Assistant - Sevenoaks (salaried)

Haywards Heath, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago

Ashtead, England, United Kingdom 15 hours ago

Hampton, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Newhaven, England, United Kingdom 4 months ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.