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

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in West Green is seeking a dynamic Healthcare Assistant to deliver high-quality care within the community. The ideal candidate will undertake various clinical tasks and work collaboratively with a multi-professional team. Training is provided for necessary skills. This position requires a driver's license, and offers flexible working options and excellent training opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Excellent training and development opportunities

Cost-effective workplace nurseries

Qualifications

• Dynamic, motivated, and enthusiastic Healthcare Assistant.
• Ability to deliver high quality care within a community setting.
• A driver's license and access to a car are required.

Responsibilities

• Undertake non-complex clinical procedures under guidance.
• Empower patients to regain health and independence.
• Keep accurate records according to Trust policy.
• Work across community teams according to service needs.

Skills

Community and healthcare experience

Ability to perform venepuncture

Wound care knowledge

Medication management

Job description

Overview

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.

Note: 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.

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 escalate 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 escalate 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.

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

Values and Equality

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.

Role details

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 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 Monday 8 Sep 2025