Community Healthcare Assistant

Sussexcommunity; West Midlands Combined Authority, Cranleigh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community healthcare organization is seeking a dedicated Healthcare Assistant to join their Community Nursing Team. In this role, you will provide essential care to patients in their homes, ensuring adherence to clinical guidelines. The position offers extensive training opportunities and requires skills in basic wound care and venepuncture. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to high-quality patient care and a willingness to work flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Evidence of a good level of education.
• Willingness to undertake NVQ Level 2 or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care aligned with national and local priorities.
• Perform healthcare activities in community settings.
• Work under the supervision of Registered Nurses.

Skills

Wound Care

Venepuncture

Catheter Care

Blood Glucose Monitoring

Stock Management

Education

NVQ Level 2

Care Certificate

NVQ Level 3

Job description

Are you a Healthcare Assistant looking to develop your skills, knowledge, and competencies in the community?

Do you wish to advance your career within a clinically led organization, at the forefront of adult community nursing?

Are you passionate about providing high-quality patient care and ensuring a positive patient experience?

This unique position offers the opportunity to work as part of a highly skilled community workforce, which is essential for safe patient care. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to visit patients in their homes and care homes, helping to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions. We offer extensive training and development pathways at all levels, from band 3 to band 8, including a preceptorship program to support your role and ongoing growth.

We utilize electronic clinical records through EMIS, and a work iPad and iPhone will be provided.

Please note: Procare Community Services is not a UKVI sponsoring organization; therefore, all candidates must have their own independent right to work.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking a highly motivated and ambitious healthcare assistant to join our Community Nursing Team, which includes Community Matrons, District Nurses, Registered Nurses, Nursing Associates, and Healthcare Assistants.

You will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, ensuring adherence to all relevant policies, protocols, guidelines, and SOPs.

The role requires skills in basic wound care, venepuncture, catheter care, etc., and a Level 2 NVQ or equivalent qualification.

Availability to work Monday to Sunday between 8 am and 8 pm is required. A full UK driving license and vehicle for business use are preferred; reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more details about this opportunity.

About us

Procare’s Chief Operating Officer is a nurse with a passion for community work. Our board is clinically led, with a Director of Nursing and GPs experienced in community care, ensuring we have the expertise to develop sustainable, integrated services.

With a focus on high-quality care, patient safety, and positive patient and carer experiences, our goal is to provide excellent care for our community. We strive to create a supportive, highly skilled workforce and a great place to work.

We are an innovative, ambitious, friendly, and supportive team with a flat management structure that promotes transparent leadership. We seek an individual with the right skills and attributes—pragmatic, solution-focused, and eager to join our Community Nursing Services.

Job responsibilities

You will deliver care aligned with national and local priorities, policies, procedures, and guidelines, as delegated by Registered Nurses within the District Nurse Team. You will perform a range of healthcare activities in the community setting for patients at home, including venepuncture, wound dressings, blood glucose monitoring, insulin administration, continence reassessments, and stock management.

Person Specification

Education / Training / Qualifications

• Evidence of a good level of education
• NVQ Level 2, Care Certificate, or equivalent, or willingness to undertake
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
• Certificate of competence in adult venepuncture

Knowledge and Experience

• Knowledge of community healthcare practices, including venepuncture, blood glucose monitoring, stoma and catheter care, and wound management
• Extensive healthcare assistant experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required to screen for any previous criminal convictions.

Salary: £25,883 to £26,958 per year (Pro Rata, including HCAS)