Community Healthcare Assistant - Adult Community Nursing | Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

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

Job summary

A prominent NHS community services provider in East and West Sussex is seeking a Band 3 Healthcare Assistant to deliver high-quality care in a community setting. Responsibilities include undertaking clinical procedures under guidance, empowering patients, and maintaining accurate records. This role is ideal for those passionate about healthcare; training will be provided. The position offers flexible working options and a supportive environment.

Benefits

Excellent training and development opportunities

Flexible working options

Cost-effective workplace nurseries

Qualifications

• Desirable to have prior community or healthcare experience.
• Flexibility to adapt to varying shifts and needs.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and support diverse values.

Responsibilities

• Undertake non-complex clinical procedures under guidance.
• Empower patients to regain health and independence.
• Keep accurate and timely records according to policy.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Experience in community or healthcare

Job description

Overview

We are looking to recruit dynamic, motivated and enthusiastic Band 3 Healthcare Assistant who has a passion for delivering high quality care within a community setting. They will be working within the Havens Primary Care Network (PCN) visiting patients who are registered with GP surgeries; Havens Health in Peacehaven, Chapel Street and Quayside in Newhaven.

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.

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Responsibilities

• a) 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.
• b) Empowering patients to regain their health and independence in collaboration with other members of the Multi professional Team.
• c) Liaising with clients, colleagues, family and other professionals in ensuring integrated quality care is provided.
• d) To keep accurate, timely records according to Trust policy.
• e) To escalate and report patient progress/ status on a shift by shift basis to senior team members
• f) To demonstrate flexibility and adaptability working across community teams according to service needs.
• g) To commit to undertaking training and education to progress clinical skills as indicated by service development needs
• h) To respond effectively and actively to complaints and escalate appropriately following departmental policies.
• i) To assist registered staff in care and treatment and participate in the review process.
• j) 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

About the Trust

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 21 Sep 2025