Job summary
If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no
restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post. We are unable to
sponsor Healthcare Assistants without 2 years band 3 NHS experience.
If you are new to care you must complete a care certificate when you
commence employment with CDDFT and be paid on Annex 21 arrangements (£24465)
until completion.
Please note this advert will close when sufficient applications have
been received.
Main duties of the job
To provide support to
Registered Nurse in a variety of settings in the provision of high quality
interventions to meet the needs of patients requiring nursing care in the
community.
To provide holistic care
for clients without direct supervision but accountable at all times to the
responsible case manager.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager.
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents.
Over reliance on
AI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant's chances of
success.
For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.
From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have been employed for a minimum of two years
of as a HCA within the NHS for the Trust to consider
sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and
have a current visa expiring within 3 months).
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assist in the delivery
of core clinical care and participate in service improvement and development
initiatives.
To
work within a multi-agency, multi-
disciplinary framework of nursing, social work, therapy, residential,
administrative and support staff.
Client Group: Comprehensive portfolio of nursing, healthcare and
case management services to primarily housebound patients and residential homes
requiring care and support in the community 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
ESSENTIAL
KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
See person specification for full details
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assist in the delivery
of core clinical care and participate in service improvement and development
initiatives.
To
work within a multi-agency, multi-
disciplinary framework of nursing, social work, therapy, residential,
administrative and support staff.
Client Group: Comprehensive portfolio of nursing, healthcare and
case management services to primarily housebound patients and residential homes
requiring care and support in the community 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
ESSENTIAL
KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
See person specification for full details
Person Specification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Able to engage and build effective relationships at all levels.
- Understanding of the role of HCSW.
- Able to work as part of a team.
- Knowledge and understanding of the need for confidentiality.
Experience
Essential
- Computer skills.
- Ability to learn new skills.
Desirable
- Previous experience in caring for others.
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Good verbal and written command of
- English.
- Ability to act upon own initiative.
- Good communication skills.
- Able to work under some pressure.
- Ability to show leadership.
- Ability to plan own work.
- Ability to work calmly under pressure
- Knowledge of care and related procedures, clinical observations, relevant legislation.
Desirable
- Knowledge of care and related procedures, clinical observations, relevant legislation.
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant NVQ Level 3 or equivalent relevant experience.
- Care Certificate or willingness to complete within first 6 months of commencement in post.
- GCSE equivalent in English and Mathematics.
Desirable
- Short courses relevant to undertake patient and clinical care duties.
Person Specification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Able to engage and build effective relationships at all levels.
- Understanding of the role of HCSW.
- Able to work as part of a team.
- Knowledge and understanding of the need for confidentiality.
Experience
Essential
- Computer skills.
- Ability to learn new skills.
Desirable
- Previous experience in caring for others.
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Good verbal and written command of
- English.
- Ability to act upon own initiative.
- Good communication skills.
- Able to work under some pressure.
- Ability to show leadership.
- Ability to plan own work.
- Ability to work calmly under pressure
- Knowledge of care and related procedures, clinical observations, relevant legislation.
Desirable
- Knowledge of care and related procedures, clinical observations, relevant legislation.
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant NVQ Level 3 or equivalent relevant experience.
- Care Certificate or willingness to complete within first 6 months of commencement in post.
- GCSE equivalent in English and Mathematics.
Desirable
- Short courses relevant to undertake patient and clinical care duties.
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
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Chester Le Street Community Hospital
Front Street
Chester Le Street
County Durham
DH3 3AT
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
