Healthcare Assistant

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is looking for dedicated Health Care Assistants to join their Washington District Nursing Team. The role involves providing comprehensive patient care both at home and in clinic settings under the supervision of registered nurses. Applicants should possess essential communication skills, a caring attitude, and a driving license. This full-time position provides training opportunities and a chance to develop within a supportive team focused on high-quality patient care.

Benefits

Access to a Fitness Centre

Flexible Working Policy

Comprehensive training programs

Qualifications

• Experience in care (paid or unpaid) is essential.
• Must be a car driver and have access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide care in patients' homes and clinics.
• Deliver high-quality nursing care under the supervision of registered nurses.
• Participate in community nursing teams.

Skills

Good communication skills

Organisational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Caring and compassionate attitude

Education

Care Certificate

Job description

Do you have experience of working in care (paid or unpaid) and a desire to work with our teams in delivering high quality, safe and effective patient care?

If so, South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT) are looking to recruit highly motivated, enthusiastic and reliable individuals who can work in busy, high‑pressured and sometimes challenging clinical environments in the community setting.

We are looking to appoint 1 full‑time (37.5hrs per week) and part‑time (30hrs) Health Care Assistants to work in our Washington District Nursing Team based at Washington Primary Care Centre. The role involves working alone, visiting patients in their own home and providing care in a clinic in our Wound Care Hubs under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The core hours of work are between 8am‑6pm across a 7‑day week; however there may be a requirement to work extended hours dependent on service demands. You must be a car driver and have access to a vehicle.

To apply you must be able to demonstrate the essential criteria stipulated in the person specification:

Training will be available and candidates will be supported with an induction and a personal development plan. Full support will be given to those without community experience to gain the necessary skills required.

You must also be able to meet the travel requirements of the post and be a car owner and driver. Community Nurses provide a range of skilled, holistic nursing care to patients in their own homes, and within wound clinics in various localities across Sunderland. You will work within a team consisting of District Nurses and registered nurses. You will work under the direction/supervision of a registered nurse delivering high‑quality nursing care to patients.

If you are a dynamic and enthusiastic individual who would like to work in the challenging but rewarding setting of the community this may be the role for you. We are a supportive and forward‑thinking directorate offering a range of development and career opportunities.

Applicants are expected to display the required behaviours and attitudes needed to provide safe, compassionate care to our patients and possess the required qualifications and experience required for this role.

It is essential you possess good communication and organisational skills, and are able to work under pressure. You must be able to demonstrate a caring and compassionate attitude in all aspects of care delivery.

We provide a comprehensive Care Certificate Programme (which consists of both classroom‑based and self‑directed study) to support you in achieving competencies and skills required to deliver high‑quality safe patient care.

It is a condition of employment that all Healthcare Assistants must complete the Care Certificate and achieve their competencies within 14 weeks of commencing in post.

Please add your telephone number to your application form so we can contact you quickly if required.

One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award‑winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture/working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under‑represented groups. Looking after our workforce’s health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co‑ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.