Health Care Assistant | East London NHS Foundation Trust

East London NHS Foundation Trust; Bedford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Health Care Assistant in Bedfordshire to deliver compassionate, patient-centered care to adults. You will work with a multidisciplinary team, providing quality care per established plans and ensuring effective communication. Flexibility and access to a car are essential for this community role.

Qualifications

• Must have excellent communication skills to work with patients and colleagues.
• IT literacy required for documentation and care plans.
• A passion for providing patient-centered care is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality care following a care plan.
• Provide information to ensure patient needs are met.
• Collaborate within a wider MDT.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

IT literate and able to problem solve

Passion for patient-centered care

Access to a car

Flexible to cover service needs

Job description

Overview

Health Care Assistant role in the community within the NHS for Bedfordshire. You will deliver patient-centered support and compassionate care to people over the age of 18 living in Bedfordshire.

You will be part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT) with clinical and managerial support, aligned with social care professionals in reflectio n of the NHS 10-year plan.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality care to a designated caseload in the place the person calls home, following a care plan devised by the community nursing staff.
• Provide concise information in a daily handover to ensure changing needs are met and risks are escalated.
• Collaborate within a wider MDT to support integrated care delivery.

Qualifications & Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• IT literate and able to problem solve
• Passion for patient-centered care
• Access to a car is essential to carry out service duties
• Flexible to cover service needs across the wider integrated team
• Full induction programme provided

Details

• Location: Mid Bedfordshire (Ampthill, Shefford/Biggleswade) and surrounding areas; community nursing teams in Biggleswade, Sandy, Potton and surrounding villages, and Ampthill (Flitwick, Barton, Woburn and surrounding Mid West Beds villages)
• Working pattern: 08:00–21:00 hours with rotational shifts including weekend, evening and Bank Holidays; part-time posts considered
• Access to a car to carry out service duties is essential

This advert closes on Sunday 5 Oct 2025