Community Healthcare Assistant Out of Hours District Nurses

East Cheshire; Macclesfield; Vor Ort; GBP 26.000 - 27.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

East Cheshire NHS Trust in Macclesfield is seeking a Community Healthcare Assistant for the Out of Hours District Nurses team. This part-time role (16 hours per week) supports home-based care and works evening shifts.

The post is Band 3 with salary £25,760–£27,476 per annum pro rata. The successful candidate will provide nursing support under supervision, carry out delegated tasks, and help promote patient wellbeing in the community.

Qualifikationen

• Good general education or equivalent.
• Care Certificate (or willing to undertake on start).
• NVQ Level 3/City & Guilds in a health/social care subject or equivalent experience.
• GCSEs (Math/English) at grade C or above; ECDL.
• Food hygiene certificate.

Aufgaben

• Contribute to high standard nursing care as part of a nursing team under supervision of a registered professional.
• Carry out assigned tasks including direct nursing care and admin duties as delegated by the nurse in charge.
• Ensure patients receive safe, individualized and effective care to support health and wellbeing.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Team player

Patient-focused

Self-motivated

Willing to work evenings

Ausbildung

Care Certificate

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds (Health & Social Care)

GCSEs (Math/English)

ECDL

Food hygiene certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

Community Healthcare Assistant Out of Hours District Nurses

Band 3

Main area Community Nursing Grade Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 16 hours per week (1800- 2200 hours (16 hours per week can potentially be split between multiple applicants. each shift is 4 hours)) Job ref 209-A-26-8224255

Site Macclesfield District Town Victoria Road, Macclesfield Salary £25,760 - £27,476 per annum, pro rata (Subject to job matching) Salary period Yearly Closing 02/11/2026 23:59

It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.

Job overview

**S ubject to job matching**

Are you a Healthcare Assistant who wants to be part of an innovative and dedicated Out of Hours team?

Do you want to support the community of Eastern Cheshire by providing excellent care at the patient’s own home as part of a dedicated Crisis Response Service?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Health Care Assistant to join our friendly and supportive Community Nursing Out of Hours team. The successful applicant will need to be a team player with excellent communication skills and a drive to provide high quality care. We actively encourage personal development and offer opportunity to complete in house training to develop the role of Community health care assistant within a domiciliary environment. The post holder will be expected to work flexibly to include weekends and bank holidays.

The post is for 16 hours per week to be worked as 4x 1800-2200 evening shifts each week. Occasionally you may be required to cover a night shift 2200 - 0800 hrs. Pay will include some evening or night enhancements.

Main duties of the job

To contribute and support the delivery of high standard of effective nursing care, as part of a nursing team, in support of and under the direction of a registered professional

To carry out assigned tasks, including direct nursing care and administrative duties as delegated by the nurse in charge

You will ensure that patients receive safe, individualised and effective care which supports health & wellbeing and promotes self- care where appropriate and possible.

Please note that Skilled Worker visa sponsorship is not available for this post.

For Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 12 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

Working for our organisation

We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.

We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Good standard of general education or ability to demonstrate equivalent
• Care Certificate (or commitment to undertake on commencement of the post)
• NVQ level 3/ City and Guilds – Health/social care related subject (level 3) – or equivalent experience
• GCSE (Grade C pass or Level 2 skills Math/English)
• ECDL (European Computer Driving License)
• Food hygiene certificate

Knowledge

• Knowledge, skills or experience in health/social care
• Shows insight into the needs and circumstances of patient group/vulnerable adults.
• Ability to recognise limitations of the role.
• Understand the concept of self-care and self-management principles
• Knowledge of Microsoft office systems.
• Knowledge of clinical procedures, observations and care.
• Awareness of effects of ill health and the ageing pross

Skills/Experience & Abilities

• Experience of working with people and dealing with members of the public
• Self- motivated and enthusiasm for the role with the ability to work on own initiative whilst recognising own limitations.
• Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills
• Team player
• Experience within a caring environment.
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Previous experience delivering care in a community setting.

Other

• Must be able to undertake all aspects of the role whilst working as a lone worker.
• Flexible approach to meet service needs including ability to work flexibly across a variety of shift Patterns

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification). In order to facilitate applications from all members of the community the Trust is able to offer services including Braille Applications and Interpreting Services.

The Trust may close any advertised post before the stated closing date.

If you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the advert closing date, regretfully you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.