Job summary

Healthcare Assistant-Band 3

Parkway Health Centre District Nursing

All candidates must have a clean driving license and use of a car for work purposes.

The post will close once we have received a sufficient number of applications

Applicants that have applied previously need not apply again

We are Transforming Adult Community Services in Croydon. Do you have the skills to be part of this exciting transformation?

In Croydon, Health and Social care providers and commissioners have formed the Croydon Alliance Board with the aim of providing a whole system transformation that will deliver the outcomes our over 65's have specified that they want.

The Outcome- Based Commissioning programme is a radically different approach to funding and delivery of services designed to deliver outcomes local people want whilst getting best value from the Health and Social care sectors. This includes the provision of well-coordinated care and support to promote independence in the most appropriate setting.

We require a Healthcare Assistant to work within the Community Nursing Service to provide efficient and effective nursing care to patients in their own homes.

All candidates must have a clean driving license and use of a car for work purposes. Once recruited staff can take advantage of our child care facilities.

Interview - TBC

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work independently under the direction and guidance of a registered nurse in order to provide efficient and effective evidence based nursing care to patients in their own homes. They willwork in partnership with team members, service users, general practice staff and other agencies.

To work as part of the District Nursing Service and other stakeholders to provide efficient and effective nursing care as delegated to patients in their own home.

About us

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust wasformed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide servicesfora population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon.Across the NHS everyone isworkinghard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff.If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challengeyourself and be part of an NHS Trust that's making a real difference then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you're lookingfor.

Details

Date posted

27 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£30,630 to £32,346 a year pa inc HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

199-8324971-RB-MC-A

Job locations

Parkway Health Centre

Parkway New addington

Surrey

CR0 0JA

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document (Job Description) which contains more information about the role.

Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached supporting document (Job Description) which contains more information about the role.

Person Specification

Education And Qualifications

Essential

• oNVQ III or equivalent in relevant area of practice or willingness to undertake.
• oMust be able to speak, read and write English.
• oMust have clear legible handwriting.

Desirable

• oRecent experience working as a health care assistant within Community Nursing Service or Primary Care.

Knowledge And Understanding

Essential

• oMust have knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety responsibilities.
• oUnderstanding of the need for confidentiality in relation to work activities
• oUnderstanding the HCA role.

Desirable

• oRecent experience working as a health care assistant within Community Nursing Service or Primary Care.

Experience

Essential

• oExperience of working as part of a team

Skills/Abilities

Essential

• oMust be able to demonstrate clear verbal communication skills with patients, carers and staff at all levels
• oMust be able to demonstrate clear verbal communication skills with patients, carers and staff at all levels

Desirable

• oRecent experience working as a health care assistant within Community Nursing Service or Primary Care.

Other Factors

Essential

• oCar driver with a current UK licence and access to a car for work purposes where required

Person Specification Education And Qualifications Essential oNVQ III or equivalent in relevant area of practice or willingness to undertake. oMust be able to speak, read and write English. oMust have clear legible handwriting. Desirable oRecent experience working as a health care assistant within Community Nursing Service or Primary Care. Knowledge And Understanding Essential oMust have knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety responsibilities. oUnderstanding of the need for confidentiality in relation to work activities oUnderstanding the HCA role. Desirable oRecent experience working as a health care assistant within Community Nursing Service or Primary Care. Experience Essential oExperience of working as part of a team Skills/Abilities Essential oMust be able to demonstrate clear verbal communication skills with patients, carers and staff at all levels oMust be able to demonstrate clear verbal communication skills with patients, carers and staff at all levels Desirable oRecent experience working as a health care assistant within Community Nursing Service or Primary Care. Other Factors Essential oCar driver with a current UK licence and access to a car for work purposes where required

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

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Address

Parkway Health Centre

Parkway New addington

Surrey

CR0 0JA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk/recruitment/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Address

Parkway Health Centre

Parkway New addington

Surrey

CR0 0JA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk/recruitment/ (Opens in a new tab)