Health Care Assistant (part-time)

Job description

Would you be the person to complement our team? Are you someone who would excel in this role?

The HCA role requires the holder to have many clinical competencies of which training would be provided.

These include skilled in administration of insulin, administration of low molecular injections, venepuncture, bladder and bowel monitoring and uncomplicated urethral catheterisations,

This is an amazing opportunity for anyone who thinks they would suit the above and also consider this as the start of a career in community nursing

Please only consider applying if you have a UK Driving Licence, a car available for work and experience of driving in the UK.

Please note that the role will be part time. Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, this role is unlikely to be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered. Candidates requiring sponsorship should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

Skilled Worker visa: going rates for eligible occupation codes - GOV.UK

Health and Care Worker visa: If you'll need to meet different salary requirements - GOV.UK

Main duties of the job

To undertake non-complex clinical procedures under the guidance of senior team members e.g. Venepuncture, patient specific sub-cutaneous injections, sample collection, blood pressure monitoring, medications, wound care, Catheter care and other tasks according to training and competencies. To recognise their responsibility and accountability in accepting the delegated task.

Empowering patients to regain their health and independence in collaboration with other members of the Multi professional Team.

Liaising with clients, colleagues, family and other professionals in ensuring integrated quality care is provided.

To keep accurate, timely records according to Trust policy.

To escalat[e] and report patient progress/ status on a shift by shift basis to senior team members

To demonstrate flexibility and adaptability working across community teams according to service needs.

To commit to undertaking training and education to progress clinical skills as indicated by service development needs

To respond effectively and actively to complaints and elevate appropriately following departmental policies.

To assist registered staff in care and treatment and participate in the review process.

To promote equality for all, including the maintenance of confidentiality, supporting individual customs, values and spiritual beliefs and ensuring that anti discriminatory practices are demonstrated.

Job responsibilitiesYou would have training also in wound management and Leg Ulcer Management and compression bandaging. All HCAs are skilled up in observations, not just Blood Pressure, Temperature, respirations and Blood Glucose monitoring but taking a more holistic approach when attending to any patient and using the Risk Assessments required for all patient care.

Be able to take instruction from senior clinicians and be able to update on any patient you may have visited for treatment each day.

Person SpecificationGeneral Knowledge and Skills

Good Standard of Education

NVQ level III in Health Care or equivalent experience

Care Certificate completed or willing to work towards

Basic numeracy and ability to write simple reports

Health and Social Care Experience

Current experience of working in a caring environment, either in health, social or voluntary services

Experience of working with adults and/or experience of working in community or home care services.

Basic understanding of statutory health and social services.

Example of Personal Experience

Role Specific Skills

Good verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work as an effective member of a team.

Competent ability to assist and deliver in the treatments of a wide range of health conditions

Awareness of holistic patient needs

Willingness to undertake job related training and multidisciplinary competencies

Ability to understand work related boundaries and refer matters of importance to a senior colleague

Ability to document efficiently and effectively. Has basic computer skills.

Shows good time management and ability to prioritise

Ability to visit patients in the community unsupervised

Ability to deal with a wide range of people at all levels, including clients, carers, health and social care colleagues and other professionals.

Ability to work independently, take responsibility for own actions and demonstrate initiative.

Ability to prioritise routine work from a variety of sources, meet deadlines and perform effectively under pressure.

Awareness of National and Local agendas pertinent to the service.

Other

Full UK driving Licence and access to own vehicle for patient visits

Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.

£25,760 to £27,476 a yearPer annum Pro-rata.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Peacehaven

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-05-2026

Profession type

Home Care Jobs

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