The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Healthcare Support Worker

The closing date is 09 March 2026

Job summary

Working hours - 7.5 Hours per week

To work as part of the Planned District Nursing Teams, contributing to the care of housebound patients within their own homes. Undertaking delegated clinical duties, whilst working under the supervision of the senior nurse on duty. To provide basic wound care, administer medication and general holistic care to patients, ensuring their individual needs are met.

Main duties of the job

To provide clinical care to patients in their own homes as delegated by the senior community nurse within your own scope of practice.
To assist with prescribed medication administration to enable patients with long-term conditions stay well at home.
Participate in the handover process to escalate any potential problems that may have occurred during patient visits.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall

But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence

Certificates of Sponsorship

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) band 2 and band 3 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Date posted

27 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-26-02-010a

Job locations

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Person Specification

knowledge

Essential

Demonstrate a clear understanding of community nursing, primary and social care
Demonstrates an awareness of policies, practices and procedures e.g. NHS national policies, standards, requirements and directions that relate to measuring and improving the quality and safety of patient care
Understanding of community and multi-disciplinary working and inter-professional relationships

Desirable

Knowledge of recent developments in Health and Social Care

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ level III or willingness to undertake

Desirable

To have completed OSCEs or willingness to undertake OSCEs for various clinical skills
Experience of working in a health care environment

Experience

Essential

Experience of providing care in the community
Experience of following individualised care plans for patients
Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
Demonstrates personal and professional maturity
Demonstrates responsibility and an awareness of service user needs

Have you been referred to apply under the Widening Participation Agenda?

Essential

If so, please provide the name of the organisation that referred you to enable us to validate and track your application

Person Specification

knowledge

Essential

Demonstrate a clear understanding of community nursing, primary and social care
Demonstrates an awareness of policies, practices and procedures e.g. NHS national policies, standards, requirements and directions that relate to measuring and improving the quality and safety of patient care
Understanding of community and multi-disciplinary working and inter-professional relationships

Desirable

Knowledge of recent developments in Health and Social Care

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ level III or willingness to undertake

Desirable

To have completed OSCEs or willingness to undertake OSCEs for various clinical skills
Experience of working in a health care environment

Experience

Essential

Experience of providing care in the community
Experience of following individualised care plans for patients
Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
Demonstrates personal and professional maturity
Demonstrates responsibility and an awareness of service user needs

Have you been referred to apply under the Widening Participation Agenda?

Essential

If so, please provide the name of the organisation that referred you to enable us to validate and track your application

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.