Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Healthcare Assistant - Emergency Department

The closing date is 06 October 2025

Job summary

This position will not be supported for visa sponsorship. All applicants are expected to have valid right to work document to work in the UK when applying for this position

To work as a member of the nursing team, under the supervision and guidance of a Registered Nurse

Undertakes delegated personal care duties for patients/clients.

To provide support for the Registered Nursing staff in maintaining a stable and safe clinical environment.

Please note that we will close this advertisement as soon as we receive sufficient applications. Hence, please complete your application at the earliest

Main duties of the job

Main duties of a senior clinical support worker include:

ECG

Cannulation

Vena-puncture

Wound care

Personal care

Plastering

Documentation

About us

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.

We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.

If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.

Date posted

29 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£26,240 to £27,928 a year incl HCAS per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

252-7444269

Job locations

Darent Valley Hospital

Darenth wood road

Dartford

DA2 8DA

Job description

Job responsibilities

General responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

Managerial responsibilities

Professional responsibilities

Education and development responsibilities

In addition to the responsibilities outlined above, please see the detailed job description and person specification for further information.

Job description

Job responsibilities

General responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

Managerial responsibilities

Professional responsibilities

Education and development responsibilities

In addition to the responsibilities outlined above, please see the detailed job description and person specification for further information.

Person Specification

Education and Training

Essential

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)
Evidence of mandatory training and other relevant study days

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Physical skills obtained through practice
Demonstrate competence in nursing procedures that require basic understanding of Anatomy & Physiology
Prioritise, plan own work
Able to act on own initiative (in relation to delivering patient/client care)
To be able to supervise less experienced staff

Desirable

Act as NVQ assessor
European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)

Experience

Essential

Previous relevant experience in dealing with the public
Experience of working in an Emergency Department

Personal Attributes

Essential

Demonstrates a caring disposition

Person Specification

Education and Training

Essential

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)
Evidence of mandatory training and other relevant study days

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Physical skills obtained through practice
Demonstrate competence in nursing procedures that require basic understanding of Anatomy & Physiology
Prioritise, plan own work
Able to act on own initiative (in relation to delivering patient/client care)
To be able to supervise less experienced staff

Desirable

Act as NVQ assessor
European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)

Experience

Essential

Previous relevant experience in dealing with the public
Experience of working in an Emergency Department

Personal Attributes

Essential

Demonstrates a caring disposition

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

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Address

Darent Valley Hospital

Darenth wood road

Dartford

DA2 8DA

Employer's website

https://www.dgt.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Address

Darent Valley Hospital

Darenth wood road

Dartford

DA2 8DA

Employer's website

https://www.dgt.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)