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Job summary

Main area
Community
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Permanent: This service runs 7 days per week. Hours are between 07.00- 22.00 and cover mainly Mansfield/Ashfield/Newark /Sherwood but you could be asked to travel further on occasion. 12 hours shifts are preferred.
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours per week
Job ref
186-308-26-GH
Employer
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Ashfield Health and Wellbeing Centre
Town
Kirkby in Ashfield
Salary
£25,760 - £27,476 Per annum (pro rata for part time)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
29/04/2026 23:59
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Healthcare Assistant

Band 3

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Job overview

We are looking for motivated and compassionate Band 3 Healthcare Assistants to join our Hospital at Home / Virtual Ward team in Mid Nottinghamshire. In this community‑based role, you will support people with acute health needs to remain safely in their own homes by providing person‑centred care, rehabilitation support and medical monitoring. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will help deliver hospital‑level care in the community and contribute to preventing unnecessary admissions.

This role is ideal for someone who is adaptable, reliable and confident working independently in patients’ homes. You will receive full training in medical monitoring and delegated clinical tasks, with opportunities for ongoing skills development and career progression. The role involves regular travel across Mid Notts and wider when required, clear and sensitive communication with patients and families, and the ability to respond flexibly within a fast‑paced, patient‑focused service.

Main duties of the job

Under the direction of a registered professional, contribute to high‑quality care by supporting assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.
Provide personal care, rehabilitation and reablement in line with individual treatment and care plans, helping people to improve their function, independence and confidence.
Undertake delegated medical monitoring and collect accurate clinical and functional information to support safe decision‑making and demonstrate the impact of interventions.Work at times without direct supervision in patients’ own homes, residential homes or nursing homes, ensuring safe, compassionate and dependable practice.
Work collaboratively with the Urgent Community Response (UCR) team to prevent avoidable acute admissions by supporting people to remain safely at home.
Support the Discharge to Assess pathway by contributing to timely, safe hospital discharge and helping patients maintain or improve their level of function and quality of life.
Work within a Virtual Ward (Hospital at Home) model, contributing to remote and face‑to‑face monitoring, supporting clinical decision‑making and enabling hospital‑level care in the community.

Working for our organisation

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.

We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.

The health and wellbeing of colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.

The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

·         The post holder will assist patients with their personal, physical and emotional needs, within the overall programme of care as directed by the registered professional. 

·         To undertake nursing, therapy and social support activities following training and demonstration of competency, delegated by the relevant profession.

·         To work without direct supervision undertaking tasks delegated by the relevant profession in order to support the team.

·         To deliver high quality care to patients within the home and clinic setting, respecting patients.

·         To ensure that consent is obtained before any intervention is implemented.

·         Respect the patient and carers as individuals always respecting privacy and dignity.

·         Participate in administering medication, hard collar care, stoma care and eye drops.  This list is not exhaustive, but all training and competencies will be offered.

·         Provides advice which contributes to the care, wellbeing or education of patients, including Health Promotion.

·         Maintain confidentiality of all information gained during course of duty.

·         Work flexibly to meet individual health care needs of the patient and carer.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment. 

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.

A full UK driving license and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • NVQ Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant health & social care area
Desirable criteria
  • Relevant clinical skills
  • Competency based education package or prepared to undertake

Training

Essential criteria
  • Willing to undertake training that will enhance service delivery

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of working in a healthcare setting.
Desirable criteria
  • Experience working in an adult rehabilitation / caring role
  • Previous wound care / clinical skills

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • To have a basic understanding of the different types of physical illness and maintain an understanding and caring approach to patients’ needs.

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Excellent verbal / written communication and interpersonal skills
  • Developed observational skills with the ability to report and record physical / mental health observations of incidents / events and behaviours in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Good time management skills
  • Able to deliver the principal accountabilities identified in the job description in a variety of settings.
  • Can demonstrate the ability to communicate and support individuals with life limiting conditions.
  • Ability to communicate with patients and carers who may have cognitive impairment.
  • To be able to deal with challenging family situations or circumstances, including care of the dying.
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge and experience of a range of clinical skills, including venepuncture, ECG, Catheter care, Wound care.

Contractual requirements

Essential criteria
  • Flexible working hours to work weekends and evenings to meet service needs
  • A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Values and Behaviours

Essential criteria
  • All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
  • All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust’s expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
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Applicant requirements

This 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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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Emma Moore
Job title
Team Lead
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07717811049
Additional information

Please contact via email in the first instance. 

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