Community Healthcare Assistant - Adult Community Nursing

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust; Horsham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare provider in Horsham is seeking a motivated Healthcare Assistant to join the Primary Care Network Community Team. The role involves providing high-quality care within patients' homes, with diverse responsibilities including clinical procedures and patient empowerment. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about healthcare, possess a driver's license, and demonstrate a commitment to compassionate care and continuous improvement. Flexible working options and training opportunities are available.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Excellent training and development opportunities

Cost-effective workplace nurseries

Support for diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• Dynamic, motivated, and enthusiastic individuals ready to deliver high-quality care.
• Drivers license and access to a car for work purposes are required.

Responsibilities

• Undertake clinical procedures under guidance of senior team members.
• Empower patients to regain health and independence.
• Liaise with clients and professionals for integrated care.
• Keep accurate, timely records as per Trust policy.
• Report patient progress to senior members.
• Demonstrate flexibility in community team roles.
• Participate in training to progress clinical skills.
• Respond to complaints as per policies.
• Assist registered staff in care and treatment.

Skills

Insulin administration

Wound care

Clinical observations

Catheter care

Venepuncture

Job description

We are looking to recruit adynamic, motivated, and enthusiastic Healthcare Assistantwho is passionate about delivering high-quality care within a community setting. This role offers an exciting opportunity to join the Horsham Primary Care Network Community Team, supporting patients in their own homes and local community

This position is ideal for:

• Individuals seeking to start a career in healthcare.
• Existing Band 3 Healthcare Assistants who wish to develop their clinical knowledge and practice within a community environment.

You will gain skills in:

• Insulin administration
• Wound care
• Clinical observations
• Catheter care
• Venepuncture

About the Horsham Team

Our team is committed toperson-centred care, working closely with patients, families, and local services to improve health outcomes and reduce inequalities.

Please note: Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, this role may not 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 thegov.uk websitebefore applying to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role

Skilled Worker visa: going rates for eligible occupation codes - GOV.UK

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Responsibilities

1. 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.
2. Empowering patients to regain their health and independence in collaboration with other members of the Multi Professional Team.
3. Liaising with clients, colleagues, family and other professionals in ensuring integrated quality care is provided.
4. To keep accurate, timely records according to Trust policy.
5. To elevate and report patient progress/ status on a shift by shift basis to senior team members.
6. To demonstrate flexibility and adaptability working across community teams according to service needs.
7. To commit to undertaking training and education to progress clinical skills as indicated by service development needs.
8. To respond effectively and actively to complaints and elevate appropriately following departmental policies.
9. To assist registered staff in care and treatment and participate in the review process.
10. 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.

Full details about the role and requirements are available in the attached job description and specification.

Please note that you will need to have a drivers license and have access to a car for work purposes.

A “can do” attitude is a must, as is a desire to be the best and provide the highest standard of care. If you are passionate about making a difference and want to contribute to a team that is continuously striving to achieve excellence then this could be the role for you.

This advert closes on Sunday 1 Feb 2026