Community Healthcare Assistant - Adult Community Nursing

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust; Lancing; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a dynamic Healthcare Assistant to support patients in their homes and local communities. This role offers full training and opportunities for career development. Ideal for individuals looking to start a healthcare career, the position involves clinical observations, assisting with patient care, and working within a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should possess a 'can-do' attitude and a commitment to delivering compassionate care.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development

Flexible working options

Support for Care Certificate

Qualifications

• Experience in health care settings is desirable but not essential.
• Full training will be provided.
• Must have a driver's license and access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Support patients in regaining health and independence.
• Keep accurate records according to Trust policy.
• Work collaboratively with the Multidisciplinary Team.

Skills

Insulin administration

Wound care

Clinical observations

Catheter care

Venepuncture

Job description

We are looking to recruit a dynamic, motivated, and enthusiastic Healthcare Assistant who is passionate about delivering high‑quality care within a community setting. This role offers an exciting opportunity to join the Adur 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.

Community or healthcare experience is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided. You will gain skills in:

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

Previous applicants need not apply.

About the Adur Team

Our team is committed to person‑centred care, working closely with patients, families, and local services to improve health outcomes and reduce inequalities. We value collaboration, compassion, and innovation, ensuring every patient receives care tailored to their individual needs. By joining us, you’ll become part of a supportive, forward‑thinking team that makes a real difference in the community.

Benefits and Career Development

• Ongoing training and development opportunities, including clinical skills and leadership pathways.
• Support to complete Care Certificate and progress towards higher clinical roles.
• Opportunities to work within a supportive multidisciplinary team.

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Empowering patients to regain their health and independence in collaboration with other members of the Multidisciplinary 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 escalation 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 escalating 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.

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 driver’s licence 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 18 Jan 2026.