Health Care Assistant - Out of Hours District Nursing Service | East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A large integrated health care organisation in the UK is seeking a Health Care Assistant to work autonomously within the Out of Hours Urgent Community Response Team. The role involves assisting qualified nursing staff in delivering care, showcasing good problem-solving skills and adaptability. A full UK driving license and vehicle access is essential for this position. Training and development support is provided.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving license with access to a vehicle is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist the qualified nursing staff in delivering health care.
• Develop and undertake a range of delegated tasks.
• Provide assistance within unscheduled care services.

Skills

Good problem-solving skills

Adaptability

Resilience

Job description

Overview

The newly formed Out of Hours Urgent Community Response (OOH UCR) team combines the patients traditionally seen by both District Nursing and our Intensive Home Support Service. This is an exciting time to join the service as we come together to enhance the level and breadth of care and treatment we are able to deliver to our patients in their own home, preventing unnecessary hospital admissions and meeting the national guidance around Urgent Community Responses. The role involves working autonomously with the support of the wider team to deliver planned care, and successful candidates will be able to demonstrate good problem-solving skills, adaptability and resilience at interview. Training and development support will be provided with a dedicated mentor and competency framework in place to ensure that the post holder is secure and confident in their role. Operating across our two bases at Burnley General Hospital and St Ives House, Blackburn, you will need to be able to problem solve and adapt to change, know when to seek support and guidance, and contribute to the delivery of safe, personal and effective care.

Role and responsibilities

• The Health Care Assistant will work as a member of the Out of hours Urgent Community Response Team and assist the qualified nursing staff in the delivery of health care to patients within a variety of settings.
• Continue to develop and undertake a range of delegated tasks and will report to a registered practitioner.
• Provide assistance within unscheduled care services and contribute to the delivery and evaluation of care and interventions.
• Take responsibility for maintaining and developing own clinical competence within the workplace.
• Full UK driving license with access to a vehicle is essential.

Requirements

Full UK driving license with access to a vehicle is essential.

About East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Established in 2003, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) is a large integrated health care organisation providing high quality acute and community healthcare for the people of East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen.

The organisation puts safety and quality at the heart of everything we do, invests in and develops its workforce, works with key stakeholders to develop effective partnerships and encourages innovation and pathway reform to deliver best practice.

We employ over 8,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work and achievements.

The District Nursing Service provides a supportive environment and provides staff with many professional development opportunities.

Additional information

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.

You can also find out more information by visiting our Trust website www.elht.nhs.uk and by watching the videos within the below link:

https://elht.nhs.uk/services/district-nurses

This advert closes on Wednesday 8 Oct 2025