Night nurse assistant

NHS; Rochester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Join Medway Community Healthcare as a Night Nurse Assistant! This opportunity allows you to provide compassionate, night-time care in Rochester. You'll work within a dedicated team to support patients, promoting independence and maintaining their well-being. Ideal for those with a background in health and social care, looking for a rewarding career in a flexible working environment.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Two pension scheme options

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care required.
• Previous experience in a health and social care setting preferred.
• Proactive and compassionate approach to patient care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care to patients during night visits.
• Support nurses with urgent healthcare needs.
• Promote patient independence and self-care.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Compassionate Care

Flexibility

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Job summary

Medway Community Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Night Nurse Assistant to join our compassionate and dynamic nursing team. This is an exciting opportunity to support people in their own homes, helping them maintain independence and improve their quality of life.

Working across the Medway towns, you will be part of a person-centred, integrated care service that proactively supports individuals to manage their own health and wellbeing during the night.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with the nursing team to deliver high-quality care in the community.
• Support our nurses to support our patients with healthcare needs during night visits.
• Promote independence and assist with self-care strategies.
• Maintain accurate documentation and communicate effectively with team members.
• Respond to urgent care needs as part of a planned night service.
• The service runs from 7pm to 7am 365 days a year.
• This position involves working weekends and some Bank Holidays. Occasional day time work will be required to meet your learning and development needs.

What We're Looking For:

• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)
• Previous experience working in a health and care setting
• A compassionate, proactive, and person-centred approach
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Flexibility to work night shifts across the Medway area
• Due to the nature of this role, you will need to have a valid UK driving licence and access to a car you can use for work purposes.

Why Join Us?At Medway Community Healthcare, you'll be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team that values your contribution. We're committed to providing ongoing training, development opportunities, and a working environment where your skills and dedication are truly appreciated.

About us

So what else?

• This is your chance to join a progressive and innovative service in a social enterprise that is patient and staff focused - you'll even have the opportunity to become an MCH shareholder.
• We encourage staff to get involved in exploring new ways of working and service development.
• We'll provide well established, in-service training, one to one supervision, and appraisals with regular support.
• You'll be able to develop your skills in a friendly and supportive team.

Would you like to work flexibly?In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important work life balance is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.

The small print

• Informal visits can be arranged on request.
• We will offer you the choice of two pension schemes; the NHS Pension scheme and the scottish widows group pension scheme.
• MCH encourages all staff to be double COVID vaccinated to protect themselves, their colleagues, their family and their patients.

Details Date posted

07 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

813-182-0725-LB

Job locations

High Bank

Rochester

ME1 2NU

Job description Job responsibilities

Person specification

Criteria

Essential

Desirable

Qualifications

Good literacy and numeracy skills.

NVQ Level 2.

NVQ Level 3 in Health and/or Social Care.

Working towards NVQ Level 3.

Experience

Ability to work within a team.

Able to work independently.

Ability to manage own time.

High quality organisational skills.

Previous experience in a health and social care setting.

Simple Wound care.

Clinical observations.

Support with end-of-life care.

Pressure area care.

Special knowledge / expertise

Basic I.T skills.

Knowledge of Health and Safety, and the principles of risk assessment.

Disposition, adjustment, attitude and commitment

Good communication skills verbally and written.

Flexibility and adaptability to change.

Practical / intellectual skills

Ability to travel to dispersed settings in a timely manner.

Communication and relationship skills

Exchanges factual information with patients using persuasion, reassurance, tact, empathy; may overcome barriers to understanding, e.g. patient/client has physical impairment, mental health condition or learning disabilities.

Analytical and judgemental skills

Assesses patients health, safety and wellbeing while undertaking personal care, deciding whether to refer to other staff as appropriate.

Physical skills

Hand eye co-ordination for manoeuvring wheelchairs, bathing patients/clients, using hoists; standard driving.

Patient / client care

Undertakes personal care duties, e.g. bathing, toileting, dressing, support with meals and assisting patients with their appearance.

Physical effort

Frequent moderate effort for several long periods - Turns, manoeuvres patients/clients for toileting, bathing using aids; toileting.

Mental effort

Frequent concentration; work pattern predictable.

Concentration for personal care procedures, standard driving.

Emotional effort

Occasional distressing or emotional circumstances - Care of patients/clients with chronic illness/conditions, terminally ill and deaths.

Working conditions

Frequent highly unpleasant conditions such as foul linen, body fluids.

Job description Job responsibilities

Person specification

Criteria

Essential

Desirable

Qualifications

Good literacy and numeracy skills.

NVQ Level 2.

NVQ Level 3 in Health and/or Social Care.

Working towards NVQ Level 3.

Experience

Ability to work within a team.

Able to work independently.

Ability to manage own time.

High quality organisational skills.

Previous experience in a health and social care setting.

Simple Wound care.

Clinical observations.

Support with end-of-life care.

Pressure area care.

Special knowledge / expertise

Basic I.T skills.

Knowledge of Health and Safety, and the principles of risk assessment.

Disposition, adjustment, attitude and commitment

Good communication skills verbally and written.

Flexibility and adaptability to change.

Practical / intellectual skills

Ability to travel to dispersed settings in a timely manner.

Communication and relationship skills

Exchanges factual information with patients using persuasion, reassurance, tact, empathy; may overcome barriers to understanding, e.g. patient/client has physical impairment, mental health condition or learning disabilities.

Analytical and judgemental skills

Assesses patients health, safety and wellbeing while undertaking personal care, deciding whether to refer to other staff as appropriate.

Physical skills

Hand eye co-ordination for manoeuvring wheelchairs, bathing patients/clients, using hoists; standard driving.

Patient / client care

Undertakes personal care duties, e.g. bathing, toileting, dressing, support with meals and assisting patients with their appearance.

Physical effort

Frequent moderate effort for several long periods - Turns, manoeuvres patients/clients for toileting, bathing using aids; toileting.

Mental effort

Frequent concentration; work pattern predictable.

Concentration for personal care procedures, standard driving.

Emotional effort

Occasional distressing or emotional circumstances - Care of patients/clients with chronic illness/conditions, terminally ill and deaths.

Working conditions

Frequent highly unpleasant conditions such as foul linen, body fluids.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• NVQ level 2 in H&SC

Desirable

• NVQ level 3 in H&SC

Experience Essential

• Previous experience in a health and social care setting

Desirable

• Wound care Leg ulcer management End of life care Pressure area care

MCH values Essential

• Demonstrates behaviours in line with all three MCH values

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• NVQ level 2 in H&SC

Desirable

• NVQ level 3 in H&SC

Experience Essential

• Previous experience in a health and social care setting

Desirable

• Wound care Leg ulcer management End of life care Pressure area care

MCH values Essential

• Demonstrates behaviours in line with all three MCH values

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

Medway Community Healthcare

Address

High Bank

Rochester

ME1 2NU

Employer's website

https://www.medwaycommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Medway Community Healthcare

Address

High Bank

Rochester

ME1 2NU

Employer's website

https://www.medwaycommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)