Community Healthcare Support Worker - Band 3 (Bank)

Job description

Community Healthcare Support Worker - Band 3 (Bank)NHS AfC: Band 3Main area Community Healthcare Assistant Grade NHS AfC: Band 3 Contract Bank Hours Flexible working Job ref 848-BHC-095-26

Site Beckenham beacon, St Pauls Cray clinic, The Willows clinic (Chislehurst), Biggin Hill Clinic Town Bromley/Orpington Salary £29,651 - £31,312 Inclusive of Hcas Salary period Yearly Closing 01/04/2026 23:59

Bromley Healthcare, a community interest company, delivers a diverse range of services encompassing community nursing (e.g., district nursing, health visiting, specialist nursing) and therapy services catering to individuals across all age groups. Stemming from the community provider unit of NHS Bromley, we boast extensive experience in serving the Bromley populace over many years.

Working at Bromley Healthcare offers a fulfilling experience. Our distinctive service delivery approach and commitment to hearing every employee's voice ensure a gratifying career journey. As a Social Enterprise, we embrace an innovative approach to healthcare delivery, combining the traditional strengths of the NHS, such as robust training and development opportunities, with the flexibility to reinvest surpluses into community initiatives.

Employees of Bromley Healthcare whose role maybe at risk will receive priority consideration.

Applicants for roles involving driving responsibilities will be required to provide proof of business insurance.

Bromley Healthcare recognises the use of AI but job applicants are advised to ensure their applications are reflective of their skills, knowledge and experience. Where AI has been used in the job application this will need to be declared by the applicant explaining the type of AI used and its purpose, please use the supporting statement section to specify your use of AI.

Job overviewCommunity Healthcare Support Worker (HCSW) – Band 3

Salary: £29,179–£31,312 (inc. HCAS)This a bank role providing flexible working with ad hoc shifts

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK – sponsorship not available.

Bromley Healthcare has an exciting Community Healthcare Assistant (HCA) opportunity working within the District Nursing Team. The HCA is a valued and integral member of the Nursing Team and is responsible for ensuring the effective delivery of nursing care in accordance with Bromley Healthcare policies and procedures.

The RoleJoin Bromley Healthcare's District Nursing Teams in Bromley, Beckenham, Orpington, or Biggin Hill, delivering care in patients' homes. You'll provide person-centred support for people with long-term conditions, rehabilitation needs, or end-of-life care, etc

Applicants are required to have experience within a community setting and have a Care Certificate qualification to be considered for this opportunity

This is a rewarding role for compassionate, motivated people who want to continue their healthcare career within a supportive, forward-thinking organisation.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK – sponsorship not available.

interviews to be held mid - end of April 26

Main duties of the jobThe post-holder will work as a member of the Nursing Teams and will undertake delegated duties mostly without direct supervision, in the patients home or other community settings. The post holder will report all care provision back to the team to ensure continuity and a high standard of care to all patients in the community.

The successful candidate will undertake delegated nursing tasks in line with their clinical competence. Applicants should have experience/competence to complete the following:

Monitoring and prompting patient use of pre-dispensed medication

Administration of eye drops

Blood glucose monitoring

Taking and recording blood pressure

Non-complex wound care

Care of stoma

Insulin administration

Recording Observations

Recognition of a deteriorating patient

Set up and take down of enteral feeds

Working for our organisationBromley Healthcare, as a community interest company, offers an extensive array of services ranging from community nursing, including district nursing and health visiting, to specialised nursing care, along with therapy services catering to individuals across various age groups.

Salary is contingent upon NHS experience and current banding/pay point.

We provide an outstanding benefits package, which includes pension schemes, discounted gym memberships, a cycle-to-work scheme, access to home furnishings and electronics, access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounts at various high street retailers, eligibility for the Blue Light Card, the opportunity to apply for low-interest personal loans, and an excellent lease car scheme. Additionally, we are continuously striving to enhance our employee benefits offerings.

Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesPlease refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details relating to this job role

Person specificationQualifications

Level 2 functional skills in Maths & English or equivalent qualification

level 3 diploma / NVQ in health & social care or equivalent experience

Care Certificate

Experience

Experience in providing hands on care in a community setting

Experience of: Monitoring and prompting patient use of pre-dispensed medication, Administration of eye drops, Bandaging, Blood glucose monitoring, Taking and recording blood pressure, Non-complex wound care, Care of stoma, Catheter care, Insulin administration , Recording Observations, Recognition of a deteriorating patient, enteral feeds

Skills

Ability to record care accurately and contemporaneously.

Shows empathy and sensitivity to the needs of patients carers and families

Ability to work without direct supervision and within time constraints

IT

Ability to use MS Office

Other

Access to a car for work and valid full UK driving licence

We are dedicated to caring for our service users and their loved ones, as well as ensuring the wellbeing of our colleagues. That's why we strongly encourage all colleagues to avail themselves of the Coronavirus vaccination.

To get a sense of what it's like to work with Bromley Healthcare, you can visit our YouTube channel at the following link: YouTube Channel .

Salary is determined by NHS experience and current banding/pay point. External applicants will begin at the entry point of the salary scale in line with NHS terms and conditions.

At Bromley Healthcare, we are fully committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where all colleagues feel supported, nurtured, and celebrated. Discrimination of any protected characteristic is not tolerated. Diversity and inclusion are key components of our People Strategy, as an equal opportunities employer, we are particularly eager to enhance Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) representation across Bromley Healthcare, especially at senior levels.

We welcome applicants with a disability. We are able to support reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process, please let us know if you require any.

We understand the importance of balancing work and life, so we offer our staff a variety of flexible working options from day one. These include:

Compressed hours

Part-time

Job shares

We encourage you to discuss this with your hiring manager, who will take your individual circumstances into account alongside the service needs.

We eagerly anticipate welcoming you to a rewarding career with Bromley Healthcare. Please note that all offers of new employment with BromleyHealthcare are subject to a six-month probationary period.

Bromley Healthcare recognises the use of AI but job applicants are advised to ensure their applications are reflective of their skills, knowledge and experience. Where AI has been used in the job application this will need to be declared by the applicant explaining the type of AI used and its purpose, please use the supporting statement section to specify your use of AI.

Bromley Healthcare CIC is an NHS community provider and an integral part of the NHS family. However, we pride ourselves on being different; as a co-owned social enterprise, Bromley Healthcare CIC is owned by its employees. This ensures that our staff remain under NHS Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions and are members of the NHS pension scheme (provided they are eligible). If not, we offer the Nest or Scottish Widows pension schemes.

Please ensure you check your emails regularly, as this is our primary mode of communication throughout the recruitment process. As a general guideline, interviews typically occur within 2 weeks of the closing date.

When providing employment reference details, please ensure you provide accurate work-related email addresses so references can be promptly sought when progressing your application. Your referees must be individuals known to you in a line manager or professional lead capacity.

All staff identified as AT‐RISK who meet the requirements of the post will be prioritized accordingly.

The Trust utilizes the TRAC systems recruitment platform to administer all stages of the recruitment process, meaning that shortlisting information will not be communicated via NHS Jobs.

Bromley Healthcare reserve the right to close adverts earlier than first published.

Employer certification / accreditation badgesThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Bromley

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-04-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English