Job summary

Do you have experience of working in a primary care or hospital setting as a Healthcare Assistant?

Do you have a NVQ level 3 in Care or Care Certificate?

Are you patient focused, flexible and a great team player with excellent communication skills?

If you answer yes to all of the above questions, we have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Healthcare Assistant to join our amazing team at our four Derby Surgeries. Hours can be flexible.

Main duties of the job

To be considered for the role, you will be an experienced Healthcare Assistant who meets all the above essential criteria. As part of the role, dependent on your experiences, you will be required to undertake a variety of duties including, but not limited to:

• Long Term Conditions reviews (Hypertension, CKD etc.)
• NHS Health Checks
• Vaccinations (i.e. Influenza, B12, Depo)
• Ear syringing
• Dressings / wound management

About us

We are a dynamic, forward-thinking training practice with a strong and proud history of supporting and developing our nursing staff over four sites.

You will have the opportunity to work as part of a supportive, dynamic and multi-skilled nursing team, alongside an experienced and clinically led management team who are committed to providing strong leadership, guidance and ongoing professional development.

We value our staff and are committed to creating an environment where you can develop your skills, build your experience and progress your career within primary care.

Details

Date posted

18 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A3283-26-0030

Job locations

Hollybrook Medical Centre

Hollybrook Way

Littleover

Derby

DE23 3TX

United Kingdom

Haven Medical Centre

690 Osmaston Road

Derby

DE24 8GT

United Kingdom

Sinfin Health Centre

Sinfin District Centre

Sinfin

Derby

DE24 3DS

United Kingdom

Parkfields Surgery

1217 London Road

Alvaston

Derby

DE24 8QJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Patient Care

• Assessment, management and treatment of conditions within competence and as delegated.
• Blood pressure measurement/monitoring
• Chaperoning duties
• Ear examination and syringing
• ECG
• Flu immunisation
• Height, weight measurement
• Hypertension management
• Long Term Conditions management
• Men and Women's health / lifestyle advice
• NHS Health Checks
• Pneumococcal immunisation
• QoF
• Removal of sutures
• Scalds and burns management
• Spirometry
• Support and advice for patients in managing their own disease
• Take pathology samples from patients for analysis: blood, sputum, urine etc
• Urine testing/analysis
• Vitamin B12 injections
• Wound care/dressings/tissue viability

Record Keeping & Administration

• Accurately label and document patient samples and submit for collection and analysis
• Contribute to nursing team record keeping clinical, administrative, health and safety related records
• Maintain skills in using patient appointment system
• Make accurate and contemporaneous records of all patient encounters in accordance with practice records, protocols and coding protocols

MAINTAINING A SAFE CLINICAL ENVIRONMENT

General:

You will comply with the Practices Health & Safety policy.

• Adhering to all relevant policies including infection control and cold chain
• Applying correctly spill control and decontamination policies
• Attending regular health and safety training
• Contributing to keeping the working area and patient areas tidy and free from hazards
• Ensuring sufficient supplies of all cleansing and infection control materials
• Handling specimens and clinical waste/sharps in accordance with practice policy
• Identifying and reporting hazards/risks and contributing to control measures
• Minimising risk to self and others in the workplace
• Using protective equipment and clothing provided and in accordance with the practices policy

Specific:

• Clean/maintain all equipment in accordance with infection control and equipment maintenance policies
• Dispose of all clinical waste/sharps in accordance with the Practices Infection Control protocol
• Prepare clinical areas between patients in accordance with infection control procedures including cleaning surfaces and equipment
• Record fridge temperatures, clean fridges, promptly report temperature variations from standard
• Rotate stock according to date, maintain appropriate records and discard out of date stock in accordance with practice protocol
• Take action to manage spills or decontamination affected areas

Supplies Management:

• Check stock in all clinical rooms
• Maintain accurate stock records, including liaison with Nursing Team Manager and Operations Manager by providing order confirmations for invoice checking
• Order and maintain stock of health information leaflets and keep displays up to date
• Order most economic supplies available and use with economy
• Order replacement stock and restock clinical rooms
• Order vaccines to maintain stock levels and store according to practice cold chain and storage policies

Equipment Maintenance & Calibration:

• Clean and disinfect some items of equipment and keep a record
• Contribute to care and maintenance of equipment
• Organise repair and regular maintenance and calibration of equipment, including equipment maintenance/checking/ calibration log

Quality:

• Contribute to clinical governance activities / clinical audit to ensure continual improvement of service delivery
• Contribute to complaints responses/reviews, significant event, peer review and other shared learning activities
• Provide services to the practices patient population to the highest possible standard
• Take action if standards are not met (self or others)
• Work to agreed standards, monitor and maintain the standard of care offered

Communication:

• Advise patients of the Healthcare Assistant role, its extent and limits
• Appropriately advise patients if they require the services of a GP or other clinical team member
• Communicate effectively, promptly and appropriately with patients and team members
• Communicate risk to patients and ensure proper consent gained where appropriate
• Contribute to practice meetings
• Modify method of communication with patients to suit the situation, recognise problems/barriers and take action or seek help at an early stage when they arise

Contribution to the implementation of services:

• Apply Practice policies, standards and guidance
• Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work
• Participate in audit where appropriate

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Attend and contribute to in-house training events
• Behave as a positive role model
• Be aware of the legal issues pertinent to the role of a Healthcare Assistant
• Be able to demonstrate or work towards the Royal College of GP competency framework for Healthcare Assistants
• Maintain awareness of current evidence-based approaches to patient care and update practice accordingly and in consultation with the team
• Prioritise own work and work effectively with others to prioritise team and practice workload
• Take responsibility for own development, including maintenance of a personal development plan and record of learning, clinical supervision, staff appraisals, revalidation, giving and receiving feedback, performance, management with the support and supervision of qualified staff
• Undertake regular mandatory training: Safeguarding Adults and Children, Basic Life Support, Information Governance, Moving and Handling etc
• Undertake training needed to ensure competencies for delivering all responsibilities

Confidentiality

• In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately
• In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, Practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as confidential
• Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons, in accordance with practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data

Health & Safety

You will adhere to Infection Control policy and published procedures.

This will include but will not be limited to:

• Active observation of current working practices across the practice in relation to infection control, cleanliness and related activities, ensuring that procedures are followed and weaknesses/training needs are identified, escalating issues as appropriate
• Actively identifying, reporting, and correction of health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised
• Awareness of national standard of infection control and cleanliness and regulatory/contractual/professional requirements, and good practice guidelines
• Decontamination control procedures, management and training, and equipment maintenance
• Demonstrate due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks across clinical and patient process
• Keeping own work areas and general/patient areas generally clean, sterile, identifying issues and hazards/risks in relation to other work areas within the business, and assuming responsibility in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness across the business in consultation where appropriate with other sector managers
• Maintenance of sterile environments
• Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills, and initiate and manage the training of others across the full range of infection control and patient processes
• Management and maintenance of personal protective equipment (PPE) for the practice including provision, ordering, availability and ongoing correct usage by staff
• Monitoring practice facilities and equipment in relation to infection control, ensuring that provision of hand cleansing facilities, wipes etc. are sufficient to ensure a good clinical working environment. Lack of facilities to be escalated as appropriate.
• Responsible for the correct and safe management of the specimens process, including collection, labelling, handling, use of correct and clean containers, storage and transport arrangements
• Safe management of sharps procedures including training, use, storage and disposal
• Spillage control procedures, management and training
• Undertaking periodic infection control training
• Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy, clean and sterile, and safe way, free from hazards. Initiation of remedial/corrective action where needed or escalation to responsible management
• Waste management including collection, handling, segregation, container management, storage and collection

Equality & Diversity

Comply with the practices policy including:-

• Not discriminating against patients, carers, relatives or colleagues on the grounds of any of the protected characteristics in the equality act 2010 or its amendments or later legislation
• Recognising the rights of patients, carers, relatives and colleagues and respecting their needs, beliefs, privacy and dignity
• Understand basic legal and communication issues regarding child abuse, family violence, vulnerable adults, substance abuse and addictive behaviour

You may be asked to undertake other reasonable duties, with appropriate training. It is important that all members of staff are prepared to undertake additional or relinquish current duties to maintain service delivery to patients. It is expected that requests from the Deputy Nurse Managers/Partners/Operations Manager will not be unreasonably refused.

Job description Job responsibilities Patient CareAssessment, management and treatment of conditions within competence and as delegated. Blood pressure measurement/monitoring Chaperoning duties Ear examination and syringing ECG Flu immunisation Height, weight measurement Hypertension management Long Term Conditions management Men and Women's health / lifestyle advice NHS Health Checks Pneumococcal immunisation QoF Removal of sutures Scalds and burns management Spirometry Support and advice for patients in managing their own disease Take pathology samples from patients for analysis: blood, sputum, urine etc Urine testing/analysis Vitamin B12 injections Wound care/dressings/tissue viabilityRecord Keeping & AdministrationAccurately label and document patient samples and submit for collection and analysis Contribute to nursing team record keeping clinical, administrative, health and safety related records Maintain skills in using patient appointment system Make accurate and contemporaneous records of all patient encounters in accordance with practice records, protocols and coding protocolsMAINTAINING A SAFE CLINICAL ENVIRONMENTGeneral:You will comply with the Practices Health & Safety policy.Adhering to all relevant policies including infection control and cold chain Applying correctly spill control and decontamination policies Attending regular health and safety training Contributing to keeping the working area and patient areas tidy and free from hazards Ensuring sufficient supplies of all cleansing and infection control materials Handling specimens and clinical waste/sharps in accordance with practice policy Identifying and reporting hazards/risks and contributing to control measures Minimising risk to self and others in the workplace Using protective equipment and clothing provided and in accordance with the practices policySpecific:Clean/maintain all equipment in accordance with infection control and equipment maintenance policies Dispose of all clinical waste/sharps in accordance with the Practices Infection Control protocol Prepare clinical areas between patients in accordance with infection control procedures including cleaning surfaces and equipment Record fridge temperatures, clean fridges, promptly report temperature variations from standard Rotate stock according to date, maintain appropriate records and discard out of date stock in accordance with practice protocol Take action to manage spills or decontamination affected areasSupplies Management:Check stock in all clinical rooms Maintain accurate stock records, including liaison with Nursing Team Manager and Operations Manager by providing order confirmations for invoice checking Order and maintain stock of health information leaflets and keep displays up to date Order most economic supplies available and use with economy Order replacement stock and restock clinical rooms Order vaccines to maintain stock levels and store according to practice cold chain and storage policiesEquipment Maintenance & Calibration:Clean and disinfect some items of equipment and keep a record Contribute to care and maintenance of equipment Organise repair and regular maintenance and calibration of equipment, including equipment maintenance/checking/ calibration logQuality:Contribute to clinical governance activities / clinical audit to ensure continual improvement of service delivery Contribute to complaints responses/reviews, significant event, peer review and other shared learning activities Provide services to the practices patient population to the highest possible standard Take action if standards are not met (self or others) Work to agreed standards, monitor and maintain the standard of care offeredCommunication:Advise patients of the Healthcare Assistant role, its extent and limits Appropriately advise patients if they require the services of a GP or other clinical team member Communicate effectively, promptly and appropriately with patients and team members Communicate risk to patients and ensure proper consent gained where appropriate Contribute to practice meetings Modify method of communication with patients to suit the situation, recognise problems/barriers and take action or seek help at an early stage when they ariseContribution to the implementation of services:Apply Practice policies, standards and guidance Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work Participate in audit where appropriatePERSONAL DEVELOPMENTAttend and contribute to in-house training events Behave as a positive role model Be aware of the legal issues pertinent to the role of a Healthcare Assistant Be able to demonstrate or work towards the Royal College of GP competency framework for Healthcare Assistants Maintain awareness of current evidence-based approaches to patient care and update practice accordingly and in consultation with the team Prioritise own work and work effectively with others to prioritise team and practice workload Take responsibility for own development, including maintenance of a personal development plan and record of learning, clinical supervision, staff appraisals, revalidation, giving and receiving feedback, performance, management with the support and supervision of qualified staff Undertake regular mandatory training: Safeguarding Adults and Children, Basic Life Support, Information Governance, Moving and Handling etc Undertake training needed to ensure competencies for delivering all responsibilitiesConfidentialityIn the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, Practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as confidential Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons, in accordance with practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive dataHealth & SafetyYou will adhere to Infection Control policy and published procedures. This will include but will not be limited to:Active observation of current working practices across the practice in relation to infection control, cleanliness and related activities, ensuring that procedures are followed and weaknesses/training needs are identified, escalating issues as appropriate Actively identifying, reporting, and correction of health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised Awareness of national standard of infection control and cleanliness and regulatory/contractual/professional requirements, and good practice guidelines Decontamination control procedures, management and training, and equipment maintenance Demonstrate due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks across clinical and patient process Keeping own work areas and general/patient areas generally clean, sterile, identifying issues and hazards/risks in relation to other work areas within the business, and assuming responsibility in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness across the business in consultation where appropriate with other sector managers Maintenance of sterile environments Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills, and initiate and manage the training of others across the full range of infection control and patient processes Management and maintenance of personal protective equipment (PPE) for the practice including provision, ordering, availability and ongoing correct usage by staff Monitoring practice facilities and equipment in relation to infection control, ensuring that provision of hand cleansing facilities, wipes etc. are sufficient to ensure a good clinical working environment. Lack of facilities to be escalated as appropriate. Responsible for the correct and safe management of the specimens process, including collection, labelling, handling, use of correct and clean containers, storage and transport arrangements Safe management of sharps procedures including training, use, storage and disposal Spillage control procedures, management and training Undertaking periodic infection control training Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy, clean and sterile, and safe way, free from hazards. Initiation of remedial/corrective action where needed or escalation to responsible management Waste management including collection, handling, segregation, container management, storage and collectionEquality & Diversity Comply with the practices policy including:- Not discriminating against patients, carers, relatives or colleagues on the grounds of any of the protected characteristics in the equality act 2010 or its amendments or later legislation Recognising the rights of patients, carers, relatives and colleagues and respecting their needs, beliefs, privacy and dignity Understand basic legal and communication issues regarding child abuse, family violence, vulnerable adults, substance abuse and addictive behaviour You may be asked to undertake other reasonable duties, with appropriate training. It is important that all members of staff are prepared to undertake additional or relinquish current duties to maintain service delivery to patients. It is expected that requests from the Deputy Nurse Managers/Partners/Operations Manager will not be unreasonably refused.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Competent in basic Healthcare Assistant duties required for the post including:
• - IM Injections eg: B12's, Flu
• - Phlebotomy
• - Long Term Conditions reviews
• - NHS Health Checks
• - Wound care management

Desirable

• - Ear syringing
• - Spirometry

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in Care.
• A demonstrable commitment to Continuous Professional Development.

Experience

Desirable

• Experience of working within Primary Care.
• Experience of SystmOne clinical system.

Qualities / Attributes / Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Able to demonstrate enthusiasm to develop nursing skills.
• An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality.
• Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense.
• Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities.
• Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team.
• Pleasant and articulate.
• Able to work under pressure and use own initiative.
• Able to work in a changing environment.

Other

Essential

• Flexibility of working hours, ability to work at the desired times and across multiple sites.

Desirable

• Hold full UK driver's licence.

Person Specification Knowledge and Skills Essential Competent in basic Healthcare Assistant duties required for the post including: - IM Injections eg: B12's, Flu - Phlebotomy - Long Term Conditions reviews - NHS Health Checks - Wound care management Desirable - Ear syringing - Spirometry Qualifications Essential NVQ Level 3 in Care. A demonstrable commitment to Continuous Professional Development. Experience Desirable Experience of working within Primary Care. Experience of SystmOne clinical system. Qualities / Attributes / Skills Essential Excellent communication skills Able to demonstrate enthusiasm to develop nursing skills. An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality. Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense. Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities. Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team. Pleasant and articulate. Able to work under pressure and use own initiative. Able to work in a changing environment. Other Essential Flexibility of working hours, ability to work at the desired times and across multiple sites. Desirable Hold full UK driver's licence.

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

Aspiro Healthcare

Address

Hollybrook Medical Centre

Hollybrook Way

Littleover

Derby

DE23 3TX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hollybrookmedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Aspiro Healthcare

Address

Hollybrook Medical Centre

Hollybrook Way

Littleover

Derby

DE23 3TX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hollybrookmedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

An excellent opportunity has arisen to work as a band 3 within the SACT Outreach team, we deliver treatment at various locations across Manchester providing patients the opportunity to have treatment at home. We are looking for someone to join our dynamic nurse led team and work across the sites and at Oak Road Treatment centre as required delivering a high standard of careThis is a 30 hours per week role, sites are located at Moya Cole Little Hulton, New Mills, Dr Kershaw's in Oldham, St Luke's in Winsford, Tameside & Bury.This role is 30hrs so would not be suitable for sponsorship.

Main duties of the job

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.A valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential for this role

About us

The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, looking after more than 64,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 25% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country.

We are the largest radiotherapy provider in the NHS with one in 20 treatments delivered at The Christie. We have up to 15 linear accelerators operating across our network of sites. We operate the largest chemotherapy unit in the UK on our main site and treatments are also provided at 13 other networked sites, and in patients homes. And as a specialist tertiary surgical centre, we focus on rare cancers, complex procedures, and multidisciplinary approaches to cancer surgery, specialising in colorectal, peritoneal, gynaecological, urological and plastic surgery.

We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We have been named by the UK's National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), as one of the best hospitals providing opportunities for patients to participate in clinical research studies, with more than 800 studies open at any time, caring for over 3,000 patients.

Details

Date posted

18 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year Pro rata, per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

413-110284-CNS-DA

Job locations

Outreach - E00010

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provide a supportive role within the SACT Services for nursing, medical and clerical Staff whilst providing rotational cover between the Chemotherapy unit and Outreach services.

2. Undertake the nursing care needs of patients, ensuring privacy & dignity maintained.

3. Write reports of care given under the covering signature of a qualified nurse.

4. Participate in nursing procedures appropriate to the department.

5. Support and assist in the induction/training of junior Health Care Assistants.

6. Rotate to cover the phlebotomy room taking requested blood from CVCs, porta Cath and peripherally.

7. Rotate to cover outpatient clinics, responsible for rooming patients, height and weight recording, observations when necessary and lease with medical staff.

8. Be able to act as a team co-ordinator on the treatment floor and ensure the safe and timely through put of patients.

9. Rotate to work on the treatment floor, assisting nursing staff during treatments and discharging patients.

10. Rotate to work on the chemotherapy outreach peripheral clinics, including the Mobile Chemotherapy Unit. To support the nursing staff in the care of patients whilst attending these clinics.

11. Safely escort patients to other areas and collect blood products / chemotherapy from key departments.

12. Assist in the provision of meals / refreshments for patients whilst meeting their nutritional needs.

13. Help to maintain a safe environment and report faults/risks etc to the nurse in charge.

14. Liaise with the Estates department re repairs and maintain maintenance records.

15. Liaise with nurse responsible for stores/stationery and ordering and assist in the maintenance of stock levels.

16. Handle patients personal possessions, ensure cash and valuables kept securely.

17. Aid the safe storage of medicines and the return of any unused chemotherapy to pharmacy.

18. Assist medical staff with procedures.

EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

1. The Health Care Assistant is responsible for their own personal development and maintaining a personal development plan.

2. Annually attend all mandatory study days including Principles and Practice of Intravenous Skills, Infection control, Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, moving and handling and fire safety.

3. Annually update level one IV skills, including phlebotomy, Central line/ Peripheral Inserted Central Catheter management and Cannula care.

4. To participate in and work towards the completion of the Christie Care Certificate.

PERSONAL

1. Demonstrate a pleasant and approachable manner and help create and promote a good working relationship.

2. Communicate effectively and appropriately in the giving and receiving of verbal and written communications.

3. Show professional and courteous manner when answering the telephone and other enquires.

4. Maintain confidentiality with regard to patient information both at work and outside of working hours.

5. To be aware of and adhere to all policies including; sickness and absence, confidentiality, uniform and responsibilities under the Health and Safety at work act.

6. Report and record all accidents and complaints according to the agreed policy.

7. To show respect for members of the team and endorse the Chemotherapy Day Services philosophy of giving mutual support.

8. To be aware of limitations and utilise the preceptor system for any issues that arise.

Job description Job responsibilities DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Provide a supportive role within the SACT Services for nursing, medical and clerical Staff whilst providing rotational cover between the Chemotherapy unit and Outreach services. 2. Undertake the nursing care needs of patients, ensuring privacy & dignity maintained. 3. Write reports of care given under the covering signature of a qualified nurse. 4. Participate in nursing procedures appropriate to the department. 5. Support and assist in the induction/training of junior Health Care Assistants. 6. Rotate to cover the phlebotomy room taking requested blood from CVCs, porta Cath and peripherally. 7. Rotate to cover outpatient clinics, responsible for rooming patients, height and weight recording, observations when necessary and lease with medical staff. 8. Be able to act as a team co-ordinator on the treatment floor and ensure the safe and timely through put of patients. 9. Rotate to work on the treatment floor, assisting nursing staff during treatments and discharging patients. 10. Rotate to work on the chemotherapy outreach peripheral clinics, including the Mobile Chemotherapy Unit. To support the nursing staff in the care of patients whilst attending these clinics. 11. Safely escort patients to other areas and collect blood products / chemotherapy from key departments. 12. Assist in the provision of meals / refreshments for patients whilst meeting their nutritional needs. 13. Help to maintain a safe environment and report faults/risks etc to the nurse in charge. 14. Liaise with the Estates department re repairs and maintain maintenance records. 15. Liaise with nurse responsible for stores/stationery and ordering and assist in the maintenance of stock levels. 16. Handle patients personal possessions, ensure cash and valuables kept securely. 17. Aid the safe storage of medicines and the return of any unused chemotherapy to pharmacy. 18. Assist medical staff with procedures. EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT 1. The Health Care Assistant is responsible for their own personal development and maintaining a personal development plan. 2. Annually attend all mandatory study days including Principles and Practice of Intravenous Skills, Infection control, Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, moving and handling and fire safety. 3. Annually update level one IV skills, including phlebotomy, Central line/ Peripheral Inserted Central Catheter management and Cannula care. 4. To participate in and work towards the completion of the Christie Care Certificate. PERSONAL 1. Demonstrate a pleasant and approachable manner and help create and promote a good working relationship. 2. Communicate effectively and appropriately in the giving and receiving of verbal and written communications. 3. Show professional and courteous manner when answering the telephone and other enquires. 4. Maintain confidentiality with regard to patient information both at work and outside of working hours. 5. To be aware of and adhere to all policies including; sickness and absence, confidentiality, uniform and responsibilities under the Health and Safety at work act. 6. Report and record all accidents and complaints according to the agreed policy. 7. To show respect for members of the team and endorse the Chemotherapy Day Services philosophy of giving mutual support. 8. To be aware of limitations and utilise the preceptor system for any issues that arise.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level II in care or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Care Certificate

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience as a healthcare assistant.

Skills

Essential

• Good communication skills.
• Competent in venepuncture

Desirable

• Competent in the accessing of central venous access devices(CVAD).

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of observations required as routine
• Participate in personal development

Desirable

• Competent in routine observations and tests

Other

Essential

• Flexible working
• Participate with internal rotation if required
• Car owner/clean driving licence
• Team player

Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ Level II in care or equivalent experience Desirable Care Certificate Experience Essential Previous experience as a healthcare assistant. Skills Essential Good communication skills. Competent in venepuncture Desirable Competent in the accessing of central venous access devices(CVAD). Knowledge Essential Knowledge of observations required as routine Participate in personal development Desirable Competent in routine observations and tests Other Essential Flexible working Participate with internal rotation if required Car owner/clean driving licence Team player

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

The Christie NHS FT

Address

Outreach - E00010

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Christie NHS FT

Address

Outreach - E00010

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Band 3 Senior health care assistant job available on our wonderful Outpatients Departments.

The department is looking for a motivated, enthusiastic experienced band 3 Health Care Assistant who has oncology experience.

In this role you will work alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality care for patients. You will work alongside experienced staff to ensure patients have positive journey throughout their time at the Christie.

The role will also involve running busy clinics and working in our busy blood rooms. If you are enthusiastic with excellent communication skills with an empathic nature alongside excellent IT skills, we would welcome your application.

Main duties of the job

The role will involve running busy clinics with different malignancies, working alongside the multidisciplinary team. Working in our very busy blood room taking bloods peripherally, central lines and ports.

Assisting nurses with admissions by taking patients observations, ECG`s, urinalysis, blood sugars, providing personal hygiene and recording patients height and weight.

Please note we have 3 full time roles available: 1 will be to work in department 1 outpatients - Monday to Friday 8-6 and occasional weekend working on a Saturday 8-4 alongside bank holidays

The other 2 jobs will be on department 22/35 - Monday to Friday 8-6

Both are wonderful outpatient areas and there will be an expectation you will cover Department 1,department 22 & department 35 blood room

If you are interested please contact Philip Roberts 01619561630

About us

The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, looking after more than 64,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 25% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country.

We are the largest radiotherapy provider in the NHS with one in 20 treatments delivered at The Christie. We have up to 15 linear accelerators operating across our network of sites. We operate the largest chemotherapy unit in the UK on our main site and treatments are also provided at 13 other networked sites, and in patients homes. And as a specialist tertiary surgical centre, we focus on rare cancers, complex procedures, and multidisciplinary approaches to cancer surgery, specialising in colorectal, peritoneal, gynaecological, urological and plastic surgery.

We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We have been named by the UK's National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), as one of the best hospitals providing opportunities for patients to participate in clinical research studies, with more than 800 studies open at any time, caring for over 3,000 patients.

Job summary

This is an opportunity for development into nursing support worker roles for those with no formal care experience through a Band 2 to 3 development pathway.This is a 6 month development Programme, therefore this is not suitable for full time students due to the training requirementsSuccessful applicants will commence in a Band 2 post and on successful completion of all competencies, progress into a Band 3 position in 6 months .

You must bring your school qualifications in Math's and English and prepare to bring these with you if successful for interview ; if you cannot bring please let a member of the recruitment team know prior to interviewPlease note this is not an apprenticeship route, therefore applicants must be 18 and above

Under current UK immigration rules Band 2 Health Care Support Worker roles do NOT meet the salary or skills requirements for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship by the Trust.

Applicants MUST already have the right to work in the UK at the time of starting their employment with a minimum of 12 months remaining on their visa.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Main duties of the job

The Health Care Assistant will be an integral member of the ward / department team working under the direct supervision of a registered practitioner.

The Health Care Assistant is responsible for providing personal care to patients as delegated by the registered practitioner.

The Health Care Assistant will ensure that their practice is guided by standard operating procedures.and established policies and guidelines. They will recognise own limitations, and work within the scope of their role at all times.

The Health Care Assistant will act in a manner that upholds privacy, dignity, respect and confidentiality for patients and colleagues.

About us

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

Details

Date posted

18 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

358-8147188-HCA-B

Job locations

University Hospital Leicester - Cross Site.

Infirmary Square

Leicester

LE1 5WW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Report any observed changes in the patients physical or psychological needs to the registered practitioner.

Provide support to the registered practitioner, and where appropriate, other members of the ward / department clinical team as required.

Initiate a response to and participate with emergencies i.e. cardiac arrest, patient falls and patients with a rapidly deteriorating condition.

Undertake transfer/escort of patients from one area to another within their scope of practice and after appropriate delegation from the registered practitioner.

Assist in the Last Offices for deceased patients ensuring that all religious and cultural wishes are adhered with.

Perform area specific clinical competencies to enhance the delivery of patient care. (List of Specific Personal Care Interventions can be found in Appendix 1).

Nutrition and Hydration:

Assist in the preparation of patients prior to meals and beverages providing assistance in feeding / drinking where appropriate.

Correctly record and monitor dietary intake of patients, informing registered practitioners of progress and / or any difficulties relating to dietary / fluid intake experienced by the patient.

Communication:

Communicate effectively and maintain good relationships with patients, relatives, and healthcare practitioners.

Undertake clerical duties as directed by the registered practitioner in relation to all verbal and written communications, ensuring messages and communications are passed to other team members, as required.

Listen to and value the views of patients and their relatives and / or on their experience and discuss this with registered practitioners in order to improve care and patient experience.

Actively support and assist in alleviating distress and anxiety for patients and carers in line with their personal beliefs and preferences whilst in hospital, seeking support from a registered practitioner when required.

Infection Prevention and Control:

In accordance with training, ensure safe and effective infection prevention and control (including waste management), handwashing and wearing of Personal Protective Equipment are adhered to at all times.

Maintain cleanliness in the work environment in line with UHL Health and Safety and Infection Prevention policies and guidelines.

Prepare and maintain environments for clinical procedures under the direction of a registered practitioner.

General Ward / Department Duties:

Under the direction of a registered practitioner, organise the supply and maintenance of materials and ward or department equipment, ensuring they are placed in the correct area and present no hazards to staff, patients, or visitors.

Assist in the transfer of materials and equipment as requested.

Clean and return equipment utilised in procedures and treatments to the Decontamination Unit or dispose of as appropriate.

Assist with the checking and recording of deliveries to the clinical areas against original orders.

Assist with stock rotation, minimising the risk of equipment being out of date.

Use IT systems where appropriate and trained to do so, to record patient information.

Education and Training:

Recognise and consistently works within boundaries of the role.

Maintain responsibility for their own continuing professional development needs and take part in the annual appraisal process to help identify future development requirements.

Assist in the orientation of new staff / learners to the ward or department.

GENERAL

This job description indicates the main functions and responsibilities of the post. It is not intended to be a complete list. You may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as we may reasonably require.

You will be required to maintain compliance with all statutory and mandatory training requirements.

The link to the Trusts policies and procedures is:

https://secure.library.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/PAGL/SitePages/Home.aspx

Job description Job responsibilities Report any observed changes in the patients physical or psychological needs to the registered practitioner. Provide support to the registered practitioner, and where appropriate, other members of the ward / department clinical team as required. Initiate a response to and participate with emergencies i.e. cardiac arrest, patient falls and patients with a rapidly deteriorating condition. Undertake transfer/escort of patients from one area to another within their scope of practice and after appropriate delegation from the registered practitioner. Assist in the Last Offices for deceased patients ensuring that all religious and cultural wishes are adhered with. Perform area specific clinical competencies to enhance the delivery of patient care. (List of Specific Personal Care Interventions can be found in Appendix 1). Nutrition and Hydration: Assist in the preparation of patients prior to meals and beverages providing assistance in feeding / drinking where appropriate. Correctly record and monitor dietary intake of patients, informing registered practitioners of progress and / or any difficulties relating to dietary / fluid intake experienced by the patient. Communication: Communicate effectively and maintain good relationships with patients, relatives, and healthcare practitioners. Undertake clerical duties as directed by the registered practitioner in relation to all verbal and written communications, ensuring messages and communications are passed to other team members, as required. Listen to and value the views of patients and their relatives and / or on their experience and discuss this with registered practitioners in order to improve care and patient experience. Actively support and assist in alleviating distress and anxiety for patients and carers in line with their personal beliefs and preferences whilst in hospital, seeking support from a registered practitioner when required. Infection Prevention and Control: In accordance with training, ensure safe and effective infection prevention and control (including waste management), handwashing and wearing of Personal Protective Equipment are adhered to at all times. Maintain cleanliness in the work environment in line with UHL Health and Safety and Infection Prevention policies and guidelines. Prepare and maintain environments for clinical procedures under the direction of a registered practitioner. General Ward / Department Duties: Under the direction of a registered practitioner, organise the supply and maintenance of materials and ward or department equipment, ensuring they are placed in the correct area and present no hazards to staff, patients, or visitors. Assist in the transfer of materials and equipment as requested. Clean and return equipment utilised in procedures and treatments to the Decontamination Unit or dispose of as appropriate. Assist with the checking and recording of deliveries to the clinical areas against original orders. Assist with stock rotation, minimising the risk of equipment being out of date. Use IT systems where appropriate and trained to do so, to record patient information. Education and Training: Recognise and consistently works within boundaries of the role. Maintain responsibility for their own continuing professional development needs and take part in the annual appraisal process to help identify future development requirements. Assist in the orientation of new staff / learners to the ward or department. GENERAL This job description indicates the main functions and responsibilities of the post. It is not intended to be a complete list. You may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as we may reasonably require. You will be required to maintain compliance with all statutory and mandatory training requirements. The link to the Trusts policies and procedures is: https://secure.library.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/PAGL/SitePages/Home.aspx

Person Specification

Training and Qualifications

Essential

• Holds National Care Certificate or be willing to undertake and complete within 12 weeks of starting
• Level 2 qualification in health care OR equivalent knowledge and skill.
• Depending on the role requirements, on completion of the Care Certificate demonstrating evidence of clinical knowledge, skill and competence plus further experience/competence equivalent to a level 3 qualification, the worker will move to a Senior Healthcare Assistant role at band 3 AfC.
• Holds Functional Skills Level 1 Maths and English or education equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in a healthcare, social care organisation/setting or service industry requiring people contact.

Desirable

• Experience of working within a health care environment.

Communication and relationship skills

Essential

• Good communication skills (written and verbal) and this is visible in Supporting information
• Able to work as a team.
• Able to relate well with patients/relatives/visitors/ Colleagues/the multi-disciplinary team and wider Trust staff.

Analytical and judgement skills

Essential

• Able to work on own initiative, following direction/supervision by a Registered Practitioner

Skills

Essential

• Able to carry out well defined routine tasks.
• Committed to delivering high standards of patient care.
• Friendly, open, empathetic, and compassionate.
• Professional outlook and positive attitude.

Desirable

• Computer skills

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours

Person Specification Training and Qualifications Essential Holds National Care Certificate or be willing to undertake and complete within 12 weeks of starting Level 2 qualification in health care OR equivalent knowledge and skill. Depending on the role requirements, on completion of the Care Certificate demonstrating evidence of clinical knowledge, skill and competence plus further experience/competence equivalent to a level 3 qualification, the worker will move to a Senior Healthcare Assistant role at band 3 AfC. Holds Functional Skills Level 1 Maths and English or education equivalent Experience Essential Experience working in a healthcare, social care organisation/setting or service industry requiring people contact. Desirable Experience of working within a health care environment. Communication and relationship skills Essential Good communication skills (written and verbal) and this is visible in Supporting information Able to work as a team. Able to relate well with patients/relatives/visitors/ Colleagues/the multi-disciplinary team and wider Trust staff. Analytical and judgement skills Essential Able to work on own initiative, following direction/supervision by a Registered Practitioner Skills Essential Able to carry out well defined routine tasks. Committed to delivering high standards of patient care. Friendly, open, empathetic, and compassionate. Professional outlook and positive attitude. Desirable Computer skills Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours

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

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Leicester - Cross Site.

Infirmary Square

Leicester

LE1 5WW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Leicester - Cross Site.

Infirmary Square

Leicester

LE1 5WW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The Crisis Resolution & Home Treatment Team in Southampton supports individuals with acute mental health needs requiring intensive input to remain in the community. The team also works collaboratively with our colleagues on the wards at Antelope House to help reduce the amount of time patients remain in hospital by offering support via hospital at home.

Our service provides a variety or clinical interventions to collaboratively tailor our care plans to each individual service user. These include psychological interventions, medication support, prescribing, access to group work and cares support.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, grounded, yet innovative, Mental Health Support Worker who is committed to the principles of service user focussed care to become part of our team.

As a Support Worker in the team, you will be supported by the multi-disciplinary team to deliver intensive, recovery focussed intervention for individuals presenting with acute clinical needs as an alternative to hospital admission. You will hold positive communication skills, enabling you to be a role model for others, as well as positively representing The Hampshire & Isle of Wight Healthcare Trust. You will also be able to liaise effectively with other services, both internal and external to Southern Health Foundation NHS Trust, retaining service user focus at the heart of any clinical decision making to ensure the best outcome.

We are a 24 hour service with a range of shifts including weekends and nights.

Main duties of the job

Potential candidates should ideally have relevant mental health community experience. We are looking for a candidate who has excellent skills, communication and knowledge, and a positive attitude to the care of adults within the community setting.

To observe, report and record changes in the service user's mental health, physical health and behaviour. Identifying early signs of deterioration and change to risk presentation. To be actively involved in the assessment, planning, implementation and reviewing if individual Service Users care plans

To be responsible for building a rapport with service users whilst maintaining personal and professional boundaries.

To support service users in engaging effectively with the agreed care plan formulated within multi-disciplinary meetings

To assist the individual to access appropriate services provided on a regular and consistent basis, and to ensure the individual understands their pathway of care across sector/agency boundaries.

To positively promote service users in the community by maintaining extensive knowledge of and links with community resources. To actively

support service users to use these resources, thereby encouraging social inclusion.

To provide regular and practical support to service users and their carers (as appropriate) in developing and managing independence and maintaining dignity and self-respect during their recovery process. To include support with planning daily activity scheduling and home management.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides joined-up mental and physical healthcare for around two million people across our communities. With over 13,000 staff working in the community and local hospitals, we deliver care at every stage of life, helping people live their best and healthiest lives.

Our mental health services include community-based support and early intervention in psychosis (EIP) for both adults and young people, alongside a network of specialist inpatient wards covering forensic, learning disability, eating disorder and older person's care.

We deliver extensive physical health services too, from urgent community response teams helping frail and older patients remain safely at home, to hospitals at home teams providing acute-level care in familiar surroundings. Our neurological services offer rehabilitation and treatment for conditions including Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Motor Neurone Disease, Head Injury, Cerebral Palsy and Stroke. Across Hampshire, our community hospitals provide inpatient rehabilitation as a step down from acute care, and our dedicated teams also staff Treetops Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Portsmouth, offering expert, compassionate support.

Everything we do is underpinned by our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect and excellence

Job summary

NEMS have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Healthcare Assistant to join our team!

The Healthcare Assistant performs the first assessment for walk in patients. They are responsible (with support) for assessing patients safety to wait. Healthcare Assistants must complete an extended competency requirement, which includes: red flag analysis and escalation requirements etc.

Main duties of the job

Healthcare Assistants work as part of the team, providing clinical support to the multidisciplinary team and to assist other members of the team to ensure a high standard of patient care. Working under the supervision of a clinician and in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, be responsible for performing specific duties including basic vital observations. The Healthcare Assistant will also undertake basic housekeeping duties as directed by the clinician in charge and have a flexible approach to shift patterns and service needs which may involve working in different areas or cross site working.

About us

NEMS CBS is a high quality, high performing; not-for-profit organisation which delivers integrated urgent care and urgent primary care services to over 1 million patients. Responsive, adaptable and continually evolving, we have a reputation for delivering locally tailored, safe, effective and cost-efficient services with high levels of patient satisfaction.

We are committed to investing in our people and have an established programme of learning and development, successfully developing our own Urgent Care Practitioners and Advanced Clinical Practitioners.

NEMS currently operates 3 main services: (1) Integrated Urgent Care across Nottinghamshire serving a patient population of over 1 million, including home visiting, remote consultation and clinical assessment services; (2) Urgent Primary care provision located within the A&E Department at QMC, (3) A 24-hour walk-in urgent primary care service adjacent to Kings Mill Hospital A&E, Mansfield.

Core benefits for the NEMS workforce:

• 25 days of holiday entitlement + bank holidays (pro rata)
• NHS Pension
• Compassionate Leave
• Access ongoing continuous professional development
• Regular clinical supervision
• Flexible working options
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunity to participate in service development and improvement
• Free refereshments
• Eye Care Vouchers

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, experienced Senior Healthcare Support Worker who is looking to develop their knowledge and skills working within the Children's Ward at Colchester Hospital.

This role is a vital role within Children's Services, providing essential support to clinical staff with the recording of observations including the accurate recording of the height and weight of patients and adding to our Evolve system. You will also be competent in children's phlebotomy or working towards this. In addition, the successful candidate will be a chaperone for the clinical staff when required so excellent communication skills are essential.

This role may close early due to number of applicants - we encourage you to apply immediately.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will work as part of the nursing team within Children's Services to provide a high standard of child and family centred care. The post holder will be an advocate for children and their families.

They will promote child focussed, family-centred care and provide effective liaison with the multi-disciplinary team and other professional colleagues and agencies involved within the child's care.

The post holder will act as a role model in the delivery of patient care, support and teach staff contributing to the development of the service.

About us

We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes.

We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.

We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.

Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.

Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.

We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.

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Job summary

We are recruiting for a Healthcare Assistant to join our community-based team in Blackpool, North-West.

Main duties of the job

Working as part of our community-based team, you'll play a vital role in helping patients remain comfortable, safe and supported during the night, enabling them to stay in the place they choose to receive their care. You'll provide high-quality, person-centred care that focuses on dignity, comfort and individual needs at a time when compassionate support matters most.

As a lone worker, you'll be responsible for managing your own workload and responding appropriately to changing patient needs throughout the night. You'll deliver a range of personal and clinical care activities, including support with hygiene, nutrition, hydration, comfort and observation, while recognising when concerns need to be escalated to senior clinicians within the multidisciplinary team.

This role requires a confident, self-motivated Healthcare Assistant who is comfortable working independently in the community. You'll have a good understanding of palliative and end of life care, strong communication skills, and the ability to make sound decisions within your scope of practice while providing reassurance and support to patients and their families.

About us

Marie Curie is the UKs leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement.Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, theyre likely to die from.

The care and support we provide is highly valued by the people we care for and their loved ones, but at present we are only reaching around 10% of dying people at the end of life.Right now, one in four people in the UK with a terminal illness, do not get the care or support they deserve at the end of their lives.

Job summary

We are recruiting for Healthcare Assistants to join our STARS (Supportive and End of Life Care Service) in Liverpool, North-West.

Main duties of the job

As a Healthcare Assistant with our pioneering STARS service, you will support patients in their own homes and communities across the whole of Liverpool. This is an opportunity to join a successful, forward-thinking service that is helping shape the future of palliative and end-of-life care, both in the North-West and nationally.

Every shift brings the opportunity to make a difference across Liverpool. You will visit up to 10 patients, deliver compassionate care in the community and work independently with the support of an experienced multidisciplinary team.

About us

Marie Curie is the UKs leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement.Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, theyre likely to die from.

The care and support we provide is highly valued by the people we care for and their loved ones, but at present we are only reaching around 10% of dying people at the end of life.Right now, one in four people in the UK with a terminal illness, do not get the care or support they deserve at the end of their lives.

Job summary

We are looking for Healthcare Assistants to join our Hospice at Home Team! These are Community roles based from our hospice in Cambridge, working in patients home across Cambridgeshire. Although these roles are allocated to our base in Cambridge, colleagues work flexibly as one team to meet patient needs and are required to travel across Cambridgeshire.

We have full and part time positions available and would be happy to discuss working hours as part of the interview.

Due to the requirements of the role were unable to offer working hours less than 22 per week, or fixed working days or patterns.

The Hospice at Home service cares for patients across Cambridgeshire who choose to remain in their own home in their last weeks of life. We are holistic in our approach and the care is tailored to each persons specific needs. The compassionate team of Nurses and Healthcare Assistants provide practical and holistic care supporting patients and their families in their homes.

You will work directly and alone with patients and families in their own homes, on a shift basis over 7 days.

Main duties of the job

Please refer to the attached job description & person specification for a full list of duties and requirements for this role. Please contact us if you would like any further information.

About us

We offer a range of benefits to our staff, including the option to retain membership to the NHS Pension scheme (subject to conditions.) Other benefits include:

• NHS matched annual leave
• Enhancements paid on top of basic salary for unsociable hours
• Family friendly leave
• Access to lease car services
• Employee Assistance programmes
• Long Service Awards
• Discounts at our onsite bistro
• Access to free parking
• Ongoing training and development

Job summary

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Main duties of the job

About the Company

We change lives by transforming health and care.

Established in 2006, we are one of the UK’s leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.

We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We’re a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.

While it doesn’t happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and we’ll need to close it earlier than the date we’ve shown here. If you’re keen to join our team, we’d love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.

To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2

About us

About the Company

We change lives by transforming health and care.

Established in 2006, we are one of the UK’s leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.

We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We’re a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.

While it doesn’t happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and we’ll need to close it earlier than the date we’ve shown here. If you’re keen to join our team, we’d love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.

To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2

Details

Date posted

18 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£25,500 to £27,098 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

HCRGCG/TP/42452/20650

Job locations

HCRG Care Group

Bath

Avon

BA2 5RP

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Company

We change lives by transforming health and care.

Established in 2006, we are one of the UK’s leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.

We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We’re a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.

While it doesn’t happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and we’ll need to close it earlier than the date we’ve shown here. If you’re keen to join our team, we’d love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.

To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2

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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

HCRG Care Group

Address

HCRG Care Group

Bath

Avon

BA2 5RP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

HCRG Care Group

Address

HCRG Care Group

Bath

Avon

BA2 5RP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We're creating Kent and Medway's first, and only, NHS Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) for women, and are seeking talented Healthcare Workers to help us deliver this vital service. We have 6 roles available, these can be full time or part time (3 days per week/22.5 hrs per week minimum for part time roles).

The Healthcare Support Worker is a key member of the multidisciplinary care team and will have continuing responsibility to deliver an effective and competent level of care under the guidance and supervision of the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) as determined by the patient's care plan and be fully aware of the needs of patients over a 24-hour span of care.

If this sounds like the opportunity you have been waiting for, come and join our diverse and compassionate team committed to delivering excellent care and support for service users and their loved ones.

Posts benefit from a High Cost Area allowance.

Main duties of the job

Consistently delivering a patient focused service, which promotes optimum independence.

Providing and receiving routine information orally, in writing or electronically to inform work colleagues, patients, clients, carers, the public or other external contacts.

Offering appropriate support and advice to patients and their carers.

Awareness of different challenging situations where communication needs to be adapted to the needs of the individual.

Enabling patients to maintain and improve their independence by promoting and facilitating therapeutic activity.

Giving physical health checks and physical health care as required or instructed documenting the physical health checks on the early warning scoring system (MEWS), chart and reporting changes to the nurse/healthcare professional in charge.

Undertaking day to day tasks as allocated by Nurse/healthcare professional in Charge.

Undertaking all relevant training as directed and participating in regular management/clinical supervision and appraisal.

About us

Working in a PICU is very rewarding but we want to be honest and share that it is demanding too. It is likely to be needed by people with severe and complex mental health conditions (e.g. Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder and may be associated with Personality Disorder, Substance Misuse and PTSD).

While emotionally challenging, the opportunity to support critically unwell women back to their communities, ensuring 'right care, in the right place, at the right time', is immense, and your skilled, multidisciplinary, team will be there to support you.

You would be working as part of a team of mental health experts, dedicated to making sure the most unwell women in our communities have the same access to specialist care as men.

We are recruiting now to make sure our new female PICU team is in place with enough time to train, form team bonds and prepare. So you can all make a profound difference to patient outcomes from day one.

We also offer ongoing professional development to help you adapt and progress your career, including bespoke training and a comprehensive induction program.

Job summary

Interviews will take place at a face-to-face selection event at Carew House on Friday 23 October 2026. Candidates must be available to attend either a morning or afternoon session, with timings to be confirmed.

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust are pleased to offer opportunities for experienced Healthcare Assistants for Harold White Ward, St Austell Hospital .

Harold White Ward has 22 beds. These provide hospital care for elderly patients and people who need rehabilitation after surgery or an illness. We are a friendly, supportive team who aim to provide the best individualised care needed to support patients.

Full time of 37.h hrs being a permanent contract undertaking a range of night duties 19:30- 08:00 hrs and long days 07:30 - 20:00 hrs on a rotational basis in order to support 24 hour nursing care, 7 days per week. This will include weekends and bank holidays.

Main duties of the job

• Assist in the delivery of clinical care, planned and assessed by the Registered Nurses

  o To carry out care / other duties under indirect supervision of a Registered Nurseand/or Senior Health Care Assistant

  o Support care on a day-to-day basis for all patients in the clinical area in a mannersensitive to the individual clients needs and wishes, acknowledging their rights andbeliefs at all times

  o Contribute to resource management within the clinical area

About us

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.

Job summary

We are looking to recruit experienced Health Care Assistants at Frimley NHS Health Foundation Trust (FHFT) who are currently working in the UK in a Healthcare setting. We have a range of Health Care Assistant (HCA) vacancies across our clinical directorates on our Frimley Park Hospital site.

We are looking for compassionate, caring healthcare workers who strive to deliver high quality care to patients. This will be a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others at FHFT. For the right candidate who can deliver the values of FHFT, we will support and develop your career and help you grow to become the best HCA you aspire to be.

Please note this is a front facing clinical role where a high level of spoken and written English language is required. Please do not use AI software for completion of your application for this role.

You currently must be in the UK and have current experience of working in a UK Healthcare setting as an HCA.

Main duties of the job

As a Health Care Assistant, you will work under direct or indirect supervision of a Registered Nurse/Nursing Associate. You will be primarily assisting the nursing team with care of the patients and will facilitate the smooth running of the department.

As a member of the ward/department team you will always support clinically your registrant colleagues and act in the best interest of patients. With this role we expect that everyone is treated with respect and dignity and values others' beliefs whilst delivering clinical care. This is a clinical front facing role where excellent customer care skills are expected to be delivered to patients, relatives, carers, and colleagues.

You will need to be driven and prepared to deliver high quality care and attention to detail. In this role you can look forward to a career full of development opportunities and the support from an excellent team of healthcare professionals - working alongside a reliable and friendly team.

You will also have access to a full program of training and development as well as a range of employee benefits.

When joining Frimley Health, we can offer you a supportive working environment as well as training and development to meet your needs. If you have an interest in providing exceptional patient care as well as developing your clinical knowledge and skills, then please apply via this vacancy.

About us

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

Frimley Health Trust benefits on Vimeo

This vacancy is linked with the opportunity for Apprenticeship (for those eligible for Apprenticeships). This will support you to gain relevant knowledge, skills and experience that will help you achieve your potential in this role. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain a national recognised qualification while you are working and earning, which will support you in both this role and in your future career at Frimley Health. You will not be required to undertake an apprenticeship if you have previously completed a relevant apprenticeship, NVQ or similar Healthcare qualification.

Job summary

The Clinical Healthcare Support Worker (CHCSW) is an integral member of the multidisciplinary maternity team, supporting midwives, obstetricians, and other healthcare professionals in the delivery of safe, high-quality, compassionate care to women, babies, and their families on the Labour Ward.

The post holder will assist in providing direct patient care within their scope of practice, contribute to maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment, and support the smooth day-to-day running of the ward.

The role includes assisting with clinical and non-clinical duties, preparing and cleaning clinical areas and equipment, maintaining infection prevention and control standards, replenishing stock and supplies, and providing practical and emotional support to women and their families throughout their maternity journey.

The post holder will work under the supervision and direction of registered midwives, ensuring that care is delivered with dignity, respect, and in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.

Main duties of the job

• Support midwives and the multidisciplinary team in providing safe, high-quality care to women, babies, and their families throughout labour, birth, and the postnatal period.
• Assist with basic patient care, including hygiene needs, mobility, comfort measures, feeding, and observation of maternal and neonatal wellbeing.
• Undertake and record clinical observations, escalating any concerns promptly to the registered midwife.

• Monitor and replenish stocks of cleaning materials, PPE, and clinical supplies.
• Dispose of clinical and domestic waste safely and according to Trust procedures.
• Report any maintenance, environmental, or cleanliness concerns to the appropriate department.

• Maintain patient dignity, privacy, and confidentiality at all times.
• Attend mandatory training and participate in personal development activities.
• Work effectively as part of the maternity team, contributing to a safe and supportive environment for women, babies, families, and colleagues.

About us

Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and with the opening of the medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has been granted teaching hospital status, after demonstrating evidence to significant teaching commitment. From now on it will be known as United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

Pilgrim Hospital is situated in beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.

Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services.

Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) have come together in a Group arrangement, with the goal of improving the care provided to patients across the county.

This will not constitute a formal merger of the two organisations, but will bring the Trusts together under a single Board and Executive Leadership Team, with the goal of improving the care that is provided to patients both in the community and in hospitals across Lincolnshire. Both Trusts will retain their separate statutory names and legal obligations.

The Group will be known as Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group (LCHG).

Job summary

Are you a caring and compassionate Healthcare Support Worker? Would you like the opportunity to develop your skills in a Health and Justice setting? You could be a key part of our multi-disciplined healthcare team, providing individualised care for our patients in a prison environment.

Main duties of the job

Our services include Substance Misuse, reception screening, providing agreed care packages, undertaking appropriate physical health observations, clinics such as Phlebotomy, ECG, NHS health checks, sexual health, and health promotion. You will need a good level of communication skills, be a team player and provide high standards of care to patients under the supervision of a qualified nurse/practitioner. If you have NVQ level 3 and a good level of care experience, then we could have the perfect job for you!

About us

BE THE DIFFERENCE IN HEALTHCARE

We're looking for passionate individuals to join our diverse and innovative team.

Whether you are starting out in your healthcare journey or are an experienced healthcare professional looking for a new challenge we've got a role for you!

• Access to NHS Pension
• Time for you (additional day off)
• Welcome payment for some posts
• Refer a friend scheme
• Training and Development opportunities
• Flexible Working
• Access to Employee Assistance and Health and Wellbeing programmes
• Up to 33 days annual leave

Spectrum Community Health CIC provides a range of award-winning healthcare services on behalf of the NHS, Local Authority Public Health services, and other partners across substance misuse, sexual health, and health and justice settings. As a not-for-profit social enterprise and Community Interest Company our focus is centred on people - our patients, service users, staff and partners.

We are building on our ambition to deliver the best in health and wellbeing on a values-driven ethos and to maintain the highest standards of patient care and service. We are an expanding organisation, but we aim to grow without compromising on quality and social value.

Holistic interventions delivered with compassion for the stigmatised and marginalised in our communities

Quality healthcare that makes a difference to people's lives, regardless of circumstances.

Job summary

Successful applicants will be invited to attend an interview at Camborne and Redruth Hospital on the 9th October 2026.

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust are pleased to offer an opportunity for an experienced Healthcare Assistant to work across our Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) and our Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) Unit. This will be 12 hour day shifts including weekends and bank holidays.

The UTC and our SDEC are some of the many ways the NHS is working to provide the right care, in the right place, at the right time for patients. It aims to benefit both patients and the healthcare system by reducing waiting times and hospital admissions, where appropriate.

Main duties of the job

• To assist in the delivery of clinical care, planned and assessed by the Registered Nurses
• To carry out care / other duties under indirect supervision of a Registered Nurse, Practitioner or medic.
• Support care on a day-to-day basis for all patients in the clinical area in a manner sensitive to the individual clients needs and wishes, acknowledging their rights and beliefs at all times
• Contribute to resource management within the clinical area.

About us

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Job summary

Part time position Tuesday, Thursday 2pm - 6.30pm and all day Friday

The post holder will work under indirect supervision of the lead practice nurse and undertake tasks and duties delegated by the practice nurse or a suitably qualified regulated professional. They will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, following policy and procedures.

Main duties of the job

Key responsibilities -

Urinalysis and preparation of specimens for investigation by the pathology laboratory

Measuring and recording following physiological measurements in routine presentations for example: blood pressure, pulse, ECG, venepuncture.

Tidying and restocking consulting rooms

Removal of clinical waste to central waste collection point

Assist nurses with stock management and ordering

About us

Opportunities to develop the role will be provided and could include for example:

spirometry reviews

instant check monitoring

vaccinations e.g. influenza, pneumococcal, B12