Healthcare Assistant | Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Croydon Health Services; City Of London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a compassionate Healthcare Assistant to deliver evidence-based nursing care to patients in their homes. The ideal candidate should have experience in healthcare, a clean driving license, and the ability to communicate effectively with patients. This full-time role involves working independently under the guidance of a registered nurse. Apply before the closing date on 28 September 2025.

Qualifications

• Must have a clean driving license and use of a car for work purposes.
• Experience in a Health Care setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient and effective evidence-based nursing care to patients at home.
• Work in partnership with team members and other agencies.
• Deliver nursing care as delegated to patients in their own homes.

Skills

Compassionate and able to communicate effectively with patients

Experience in a Health Care setting

Job description

Overview

Healthcare Assistant – Woodside Health Centre | 37.5 hours a week

All candidates must have a clean driving licence and use of a car for work purposes.

Responsibilities

• The post holder will work independently under the direction and guidance of a registered nurse to provide efficient and effective evidence-based nursing care to patients in their own homes. He/she will work in partnership with team members, service users, general practice staff and other agencies.
• To work as part of the District Nursing Service and other stakeholders to provide efficient and effective nursing care as delegated to patients in their own home.
• To work within the Community Nursing Service to provide efficient and effective nursing care to patients in their own homes.

About Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1 August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity. Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital, is one of the busiest in London. We’re also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people’s homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon.

Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we’re no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff.

Delivery and culture

We are transforming Adult Community Services in Croydon. The Croydon Alliance Board with health and social care providers and commissioners aims to deliver whole-system transformation that will meet the outcomes our over 65s want. If you want the opportunity to have a real impact and be part of an NHS Trust making a difference, Croydon Health Services could be the place for you.

Requirements

• Experience in a Health Care setting is preferred.
• Compassionate and able to communicate effectively with patients.
• All candidates must have a clean driving license and use of a car for work purposes.

Note: Interviews: to be confirmed. The advert closes on Sunday 28 Sep 2025. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY. The post will close once we have received a sufficient number of applications. For detailed job description and main responsibilities, please see the attached document (Job Description).