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Reference: 448-LCA-8327288
Job summary
The Community District Nursing Service in Luton is offering a fantastic opportunity for highly motivated and enthusiastic Community Health Care Assistants to join our service. The successful candidates must be able to demonstrate a passion for supporting adults with a wide range of health care needs.
We believe in working together across specialities, trusts and sectors to achieve the best patient outcomes.
Previous experience as a Health Care Assistant is essential.
Holding a UK driving licence and having access to a car is essential to this role.
Our Community Nursing teams provide care to patients in the privacy of their own home. Our aim is to prevent unnecessary hospital admission and facilitate early discharge from the acute hospitals.
If you believe in the 6 C's and want to join an integrated community nursing team that is ready to look at the future for Luton then please come along and join us, you are welcome to visit us for an informal meeting before applying.
Our service works from 8am - 6pm, 7 days a week.
"(Should we receive a high number of applications we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any point after 07/10/2026)"
Main duties of the job
Our Community Nursing teams provide care to patients in the privacy of their own home. Our aim is to prevent unnecessary hospital admission and facilitate early discharge from the acute hospitals.
We believe in practitioner-led care that treats the whole person, not just the condition, enabling them to stay at home longer and leave hospital faster.
Undertake the delivery of patient care packages under the supervision of nursing staff.
Manage and prioritise workload.To liaise with other health professionals, social services, GP's, hospital staff and otheragencies involved in the care of each patient as required.
To accurately take and record telephone messages as required.
Undertake set nursing procedures following training and assessment e.g. phlebotomy, bloodpressure monitoring, blood glucose monitoring, preparing patients as necessary prior toprocedure, using aseptic technique.
Driving skills, including in icy and snowy conditions.
To acquire core skills in basic physiotherapy, nursing care and nursing techniques.
About us
Rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services across most of the east of England that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives.
There's one reason why our services are outstanding - and that's our amazing staff who, for the seventh year running, rated us incredibly highly in the national staff survey.
If you share our passion for innovative and high-quality care delivery, then please submit your application and join us on our exciting journey as a leading-edge specialist community provider. All are welcome to apply and our promise to you is a culture which prioritises staff engagement and development.
Details
Date posted
30 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum, pro-rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
448-LCA-8327288
Job locations
Units 2-3 The Poynt
Poynters Road
Luton
LU4 0LA
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
(Please follow JD and PS for detailed job description and responsibilities)
Provide advice and instruction to patients to explain any procedures being undertaken.
Understand the principles of data protection and patient confidentiality and the policies and procedures surrounding them.
Attend and participate in staff meetings.
Basic understanding of IT and ability to use e-mail and willingness to undertake training for any systems used to collect and manage patient data.
Communicate with practice staff and GPs regarding results and collection of specimens.
Refer patient queries to the nursing staff in a timely fashion.
Provide understanding and support to patients having difficulty coping with their condition.
To be supportive and communicative with patients & colleagues.
To ensure at all times patients are treated with care and compassion.
Report any change or deviation from planned care package to nursing staff.
Recognise change in patients need and with instruction adapt care package accordingly.
Recognise abnormal results following monitoring and inform nursing staff.
Undertake the delivery of patient care packages under the supervision of nursing staff.
Manage and prioritise workload.
To liaise with other health professionals, social services, GPs, hospital staff and other agencies involved in the care of each patient as required.
To accurately take and record telephone messages as required.
Undertake set nursing procedures following training and assessment e.g. phlebotomy, blood pressure monitoring, blood glucose monitoring, preparing patients as necessary prior to procedure, using aseptic technique.
Driving skills, including in icy and snowy conditions.
To acquire core skills in basic physiotherapy, nursing care and nursing techniques.
To provide general office duties i.e.: filing, photocopying as required.
Be able to implement packages of care, therapy or treatment prescribed by qualified members of the team. This will initially be done with supervision from a qualified member of the team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
(Please follow JD and PS for detailed job description and responsibilities)
Provide advice and instruction to patients to explain any procedures being undertaken.
Understand the principles of data protection and patient confidentiality and the policies and procedures surrounding them.
Attend and participate in staff meetings.
Basic understanding of IT and ability to use e-mail and willingness to undertake training for any systems used to collect and manage patient data.
Communicate with practice staff and GPs regarding results and collection of specimens.
Refer patient queries to the nursing staff in a timely fashion.
Provide understanding and support to patients having difficulty coping with their condition.
To be supportive and communicative with patients & colleagues.
To ensure at all times patients are treated with care and compassion.
Report any change or deviation from planned care package to nursing staff.
Recognise change in patients need and with instruction adapt care package accordingly.
Recognise abnormal results following monitoring and inform nursing staff.
Undertake the delivery of patient care packages under the supervision of nursing staff.
Manage and prioritise workload.
To liaise with other health professionals, social services, GPs, hospital staff and other agencies involved in the care of each patient as required.
To accurately take and record telephone messages as required.
Undertake set nursing procedures following training and assessment e.g. phlebotomy, blood pressure monitoring, blood glucose monitoring, preparing patients as necessary prior to procedure, using aseptic technique.
Driving skills, including in icy and snowy conditions.
To acquire core skills in basic physiotherapy, nursing care and nursing techniques.
To provide general office duties i.e.: filing, photocopying as required.
Be able to implement packages of care, therapy or treatment prescribed by qualified members of the team. This will initially be done with supervision from a qualified member of the team.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Good standard of spoken & written English
- NVQ in Health studied to Level 3 or willingness to work towards
- Care certificate
Desirable
- Admin/clerical training
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Basic IT skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Accurate and methodical approach to work
- Ability to work without direct supervision
- Ability to cope with challenging behaviour
- Willingness to learn new skills
Desirable
- Using System 1
- Undertaking risk assessments
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 1 year experience in a clinical nursing assistant role within the NHS
- Experience of supporting Nursing Care Provision
- Previous experience of working in a team
Desirable
- Phlebotomy experience
- Insulin administration
- Experience of using System 1
- Previous experience of providing personal care
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Good standard of spoken & written English
- NVQ in Health studied to Level 3 or willingness to work towards
- Care certificate
Desirable
- Admin/clerical training
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Basic IT skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Accurate and methodical approach to work
- Ability to work without direct supervision
- Ability to cope with challenging behaviour
- Willingness to learn new skills
Desirable
- Using System 1
- Undertaking risk assessments
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 1 year experience in a clinical nursing assistant role within the NHS
- Experience of supporting Nursing Care Provision
- Previous experience of working in a team
Desirable
- Phlebotomy experience
- Insulin administration
- Experience of using System 1
- Previous experience of providing personal care
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
Address
Units 2-3 The Poynt
Poynters Road
Luton
LU4 0LA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.eastofenglandcommunityhealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
Address
Units 2-3 The Poynt
Poynters Road
Luton
LU4 0LA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.eastofenglandcommunityhealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)