Healthcare Assistant - Emergency Department

Dartford & Gravesham NHS Trust; Dartford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A local NHS Trust in Dartford is seeking a nursing team member to support patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. This role includes responsibilities such as performing ECGs, cannulation, and wound care. Ideal candidates should have NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care and relevant skills for providing safe and effective patient care. The position offers a competitive salary and welcomes applications from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform ECGs and cannulation under supervision.
• Assist Registered Nurses in patient care tasks.
• Maintain clinical environment safety.

Skills

Physical skills obtained through practice

Demonstrate competence in nursing procedures

Prioritise and plan own work

Able to act on own initiative

Supervise less experienced staff

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)

Evidence of mandatory training

Job description

Job Summary

This position will not be supported for visa sponsorship. All applicants are expected to have a valid right to work document to work in the UK when applying for this position.

To work as a member of the nursing team, under the supervision and guidance of a Registered Nurse. Undertakes delegated personal care duties for patients/clients. To provide support for the Registered Nursing staff in maintaining a stable and safe clinical environment.

Please note that we will close this advertisement as soon as we receive sufficient applications. Hence, please complete your application at the earliest.

Main duties of the job

• ECG
• Cannulation
• Vena‑puncture
• Wound care
• Personal care
• Plastering
• Documentation

About Us

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.

We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.

If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID‑19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.

Details

• Date posted: 17 December 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 3
• Salary: £26,240 to £27,928 a year incl HCAS per annum
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full‑time, Part‑time
• Reference number: 252‑7444269‑A
• Job locations: Darent Valley Hospital, Darenth wood road, Dartford, DA2 8DA

Job Description

• General responsibilities
• Clinical responsibilities
• Managerial responsibilities
• Professional responsibilities
• Education and development responsibilities

In addition to the responsibilities outlined above, please see the detailed job description and person specification for further information.

Person Specification

Education and Training

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)
• Evidence of mandatory training and other relevant study days

Skills and Abilities

• Physical skills obtained through practice
• Demonstrate competence in nursing procedures that require basic understanding of Anatomy & Physiology
• Prioritise, plan own work
• Able to act on own initiative (in relation to delivering patient/client care)
• To be able to supervise less experienced staff

Desirable

• Act as NVQ assessor
• European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)

Experience

• Previous relevant experience in dealing with the public
• Experience of working in an Emergency Department

Personal Attributes

• Demonstrates a caring disposition

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.

Employer details

• Employer name: Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
• Address: Darent Valley Hospital, Darenth wood road, Dartford, DA2 8DA
• Employer's website: https://www.dgt.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)