Healthcare Assistant | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Reading; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Reading is seeking a Community Health Care Assistant to collaborate with nursing teams in delivering patient care. This role involves working in patients' homes, maintaining records, and providing clinical support. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills and a driving license. The position offers 27 days of annual leave, flexible working, and access to training opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Generous NHS pension scheme

Excellent learning and career development opportunities

Discounts at popular retailers

Qualifications

• Driving licence and access to a car is required.
• Venepuncture, basic wound management, and continence assessment skills.
• Full training provided within the Trust.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standard patient care in collaboration with nursing staff.
• Maintain accurate and confidential patient records.
• Refer patients to other agencies as necessary.

Skills

People skills

Excellent listening and communication skills

Calm approach

Ability to prioritise and work in a busy team

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work with the Community Nursing Teams in Reading based at 7-9 Cremyll Road, Reading, RG1 8NQ. You will be working in the role of Community Health Care Assistant, an important part of the ever-evolving Community Nursing service. Core hours are 08.30-19.00 Monday‑Friday, but hours are negotiable.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with the nursing staff to provide a high standard in individual patient care.
• Maintaining detailed, accurate and confidential patient records, adhering to Trust policies.
• Prioritising work using time appropriately and referring patients to other agencies as necessary.
• Part of an effective supportive team, working together to provide clinical advice and support to other staff and patients.
• Working one‑to‑one with adult patients in their own homes and in local neighbourhoods – where people prefer to be treated for many conditions and diseases.
• Building ongoing relationships that benefit patients, families and the different professionals involved in cases.
• Enjoying the independence of travelling around the community outside of a clinical setting; occasionally working bank holidays and weekends. All rosters are published at least 8 weeks in advance.

Qualifications & Core Clinical Skills

• Venepuncture, basic wound management and continence assessment skills.
• Full training is available within the Trust for the successful applicant.
• Opportunity to attend training to extend the role to the administration of certain injectable medication.

Benefits

• Flexible working options to support work‑life balance.
• 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell.
• Generous NHS pension scheme.
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities.
• ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles.
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services.
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants.
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality.
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave.
• Free parking across Trust sites.

Our Values

• Caring for and about you is our top priority.
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services.
• Working together with you to develop innovative solutions.

Must Haves

• People skills – excellent listening and communication skills.
• A driving licence and access to a car.
• Calm approach and ability to prioritise and work within a busy team.

Application Information

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point‑by‑point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.

Commitment to Equality & Inclusion

We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver, Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

Contact

Laura Rayfield – 07767677076 or email: [e-mail]

Closing Date

This advert closes on Sunday 12 Oct 2025.