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
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 contact details
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