Night & Twilight District Nursing Assistant

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust; Wapley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust seeks Healthcare Assistants (Band 2) for the Evening and Overnight District Nursing Team. The role involves visiting patients at home, supporting a registered nurse, and covering twilight and night shifts across the county.

Applicants should have driving duties, patient care skills, and be able to plan routes and manage equipment. This fixed-term position is up to 12 months with both full-time and part-time hours available.

Qualifications

• Experience working in community nursing.
• Full driving licence and ability to drive long distances.
• Willingness to cover night‑time and twilight shifts.

Responsibilities

• Drive to patient homes and provide care as directed alongside the registered nurse.
• Assist with manual handling, personal care and basic patient support.
• Organise equipment and supplies and manage route planning.
• Work long periods driving to deliver care across the county.

Skills

Driving

Personal care

Route planning

Chaperone to nurse

Education

NVQ/SVQ in Health and Social Care

Job description

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust seeks Healthcare Assistants (Band 2) for the Evening and Overnight District Nursing Team. The role involves visiting patients at home, supporting a registered nurse, and covering twilight and night shifts across the county.

Applicants should have driving duties, patient care skills, and be able to plan routes and manage equipment. This fixed-term position is up to 12 months with both full-time and part-time hours available.