Home Health Nursing Assistant – Community Care

The Methodist Church in Britain; North East; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Community Nurse to join our homecare team across Durham. You will provide nursing care in patients' own homes, administer insulin, and perform basic wound care within an agreed care plan.

Travel between sites is required and you will often work alone with minimal supervision. We value clear communication, accurate observation of patient changes, and liaison with registered nurses and therapists to ensure safe, high-quality care for

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care, or equivalent relevant experience.
• GCSE equivalent in English and Mathematics.
• Knowledge of Microsoft packages.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients in their own home or living environment
• Administer insulin
• Carry out basic wound care
• Collect samples, including by venepuncture
• Record clinical observations and changes in patients' physical and social condition
• Provide general care and support to patients and their families
• Carry out care scheduled by a registrant
• Work alone with patients within an agreed care plan

Skills

Communicate clearly and effectively

Observe and record physical and social

Identify when to report to a RN or TH

Work with minimal supervision within a

Venepuncture, wound dressings & bloods

Inter-agency working

Education

NVQ Level 3 or Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care

GCSE English & Maths

Microsoft Office knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Community Nurse to join our homecare team across Durham. You will provide nursing care in patients' own homes, administer insulin, and perform basic wound care within an agreed care plan.

Travel between sites is required and you will often work alone with minimal supervision. We value clear communication, accurate observation of patient changes, and liaison with registered nurses and therapists to ensure safe, high-quality care for