Healthcare Assistant

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust; Deal; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A national health service organization in Deal is seeking a compassionate Healthcare Assistant to enhance patient care. The role involves providing phlebotomy services and supporting patients in their homes for 22.5 hours per week, specifically on Wednesdays. Ideal candidates should possess strong interpersonal skills and relevant healthcare qualifications. Join the team to make a significant impact in community health while enjoying excellent career development opportunities.

Benefits

Full training and support in phlebotomy

Opportunities for career development

NHS pension and employee benefits

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Health Care Assistant, community experience desirable.
• Phlebotomy training or willingness to undertake training.
• Valid driving licence and access to a car for work purposes.

Responsibilities

• Perform venepuncture and support the delivery of phlebotomy service.
• Carry out patient interventions within your scope of practice.
• Manage your own schedule for timely visits.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Sound communication and interpersonal skills (verbal & written)

Education

Relevant level 3 qualification (NVQ/QCF Diploma or equivalent)

Functional Skills at Level 2 (English and Maths)

Job description

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Healthcare Assistant

The closing date is 02 November 2025

Are you a dedicated and compassionate Health Care Assistant looking to enhance your skills in a dynamic and supportive environment?

We are excited to launch a new phlebotomy service and are seeking an enthusiastic HCA to join us for 22.5 hours per week. Please note candidates must be able to work Wednesdays 8am - 2pm. These positions include working on a rotational basis within our Community Nursing Team, providing the opportunity for a more varied and rewarding role.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a growing service that puts patient care at the heart of everything we do. You'll play a vital role in delivering high-quality phlebotomy services while also supporting patients in their homes as part of our community nursing rotation.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform venepuncture and support the delivery of our new phlebotomy service for both Adults and Children.
• Carry out patient interventions within your scope of practice.
• Manage your own schedule to ensure timely visits are completed efficiently.

Requirements:

• Previous experience as a Health Care Assistant (community experience desirable)
• Phlebotomy training or willingness to undertake training
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Must be available to work every Wednesday, 8am - 2pm

What We Offer:

• Full training and support in phlebotomy and community care
• Opportunities for career development and progression
• A friendly, inclusive, and forward-thinking team
• NHS pension and employee benefits

Join us in shaping a service that makes a real difference in people's lives. If you're ready to take the next step in your HCA career, we'd love to hear from you!

Please note, this vacancy does not meet the criteria for skilled worker sponsorship and therefore, we are unable to accept applications from candidates that cannot provide documentary evidence of right to work in the United Kingdom. If you feel you qualify for sponsorship via a discounted salary threshold, please contact us via [e-mail] quoting the vacancy reference number and how you feel you qualify for a discounted salary threshold.

About us

Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we've got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent

We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences

We ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This isn't visible to anyone involved with shortlisting or interviewing you, except when you choose to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability. Short listers will see two ticks alongside your application to ensure they apply the principles of the scheme to your submission

The data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to Work

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won't involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both

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Job responsibilities

Please note: at this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts and the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB).

As a community Trust many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. As such you will be asked to confirm you have a full UK driving licence where driving is a requirement of the role to be able to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment, if you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team via [e-mail] quoting the vacancy reference number so we can support you further.

The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.

Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.

We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.

At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.

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Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Relevant level 3 qualification (NVQ/ QCF Diploma or certificate of care / Advanced apprenticeship) or equivalent or working towards
• Functional Skills at Level 2 (Literacy and numeracy/ GCSE grade A-C or equivalent in English and Maths)

Experience

• Experience as a Healthcare Assistant/ Worker in a health or social care setting
• Experience of phlebotomy for children and adults.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of up to date clinical practice
• Understands the role and remit of Unregistered worker

Skills & Abilities

• Sound communication and interpersonal skills (verbal & written)
• Ability to organise own work.

Personal Attributes

• Ability to work under pressure.
• Valid driving licence and access to a car for work purposes.

Ability to manage

• Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust policies and procedures.
• Ability to manage own time effectively.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£24,937 to £26,598 a year pro rata per annum