Job Description

If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post. We are unable to sponsor Healthcare Assistants without 2 years band 3 NHS experience.
If you are new to care you must complete a care certificate when you commence employment with CDDFT and be paid on Annex 21 arrangements (24465) until completion.
Please note this advert will close when sufficient applications have been received.
A job opportunity has become as a Healthcare assistant on ward 62. Initially to support staff on multispecialty ward. original speciality - gynaecology / early pregnancy / female surgery and medicine overflow. Since covid, primarily medicine and emergency / sensitive gynaecology, however, with other specialities - general surgery, orthopedics, dermatology, etc.
We also have an emergency gynaecology clinic and early pregnancy unit which is linked to ward 62, and with time, support and experience the HCA will help support at times in this facility.
Main duties of the job
*Essential patient care
*Tend to hygiene needs
*Patient observations
*Work with staff nurse on a team to provide patient care
*Access and utilise Telephone & IT systems
*Charerone
*Handle food and assist patients with feeding
*Support nurses in link roles
*Support and communicate with patients
*Support ward clerk duties in absence of ward clerk
*venepucture
*Clean and stock up ward/clinic area
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager.
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.
Full s can be found in the adverts supporting documents.
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For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.
From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two years of experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to consider sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and have a current visa expiring within 3 months).
Details
Date posted
20 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
24,937 to 26,598 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
C9439-2526-0934
Job locations
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job entails working on a busy acute multidisciplinary ward and supporting the emergency gynae clinic and early pregnancy clinic to provide optimum patient centred care. Job description
Job responsibilities
The job entails working on a busy acute multidisciplinary ward and supporting the emergency gynae clinic and early pregnancy clinic to provide optimum patient centred care.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Computer skills.
• Ability to learn new skills.

Desirable

• Previous experience in caring for others.

Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential

• Good verbal and written command of
• English.
• Ability to act upon own initiative.
• Good communication skills.
• Able to work under some pressure.
• Ability to show leadership
• Ability to plan own work.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure.
• Willing to take and record patient
• observations.

Desirable

• Knowledge of care and related procedures, clinical observations, relevant legislation.

Qualifications
Essential

• Relevant NVQ Level 3 or equivalent relevant experience.
• Care Certificate or willingness to complete within first 6 months of commencement in post.
• GCSE equivalent in English and Mathematics.

Desirable

• Short courses relevant to undertake patient and clinical care duties.

Special Requirements
Essential

• Self-motivated and able to motivate others.
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills.
• Reflective practitioner.
• Ability to work in a busy and varied work
• environment and respond to change.

Desirable

• Be able to offer pastoral care to mentors and students when providing feedback on performance.

Personal Attributes
Essential

• Good interpersonal skills.
• Able to engage and build effective relationships at all levels.
• Understanding of the role of HCSW.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Knowledge and understanding of the need for confidentiality.

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Computer skills.
• Ability to learn new skills.

Desirable

• Previous experience in caring for others.

Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential

• Good verbal and written command of
• English.
• Ability to act upon own initiative.
• Good communication skills.
• Able to work under some pressure.
• Ability to show leadership
• Ability to plan own work.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure.
• Willing to take and record patient
• observations.

Desirable

• Knowledge of care and related procedures, clinical observations, relevant legislation.

Qualifications
Essential

• Relevant NVQ Level 3 or equivalent relevant experience.
• Care Certificate or willingness to complete within first 6 months of commencement in post.
• GCSE equivalent in English and Mathematics.

Desirable

• Short courses relevant to undertake patient and clinical care duties.

Special Requirements
Essential

• Self-motivated and able to motivate others.
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills.
• Reflective practitioner.
• Ability to work in a busy and varied work
• environment and respond to change.

Desirable

• Be able to offer pastoral care to mentors and students when providing feedback on performance.

Personal Attributes
Essential

• Good interpersonal skills.
• Able to engage and build effective relationships at all levels.
• Understanding of the role of HCSW.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Knowledge and understanding of the need for confidentiality.

Skills Required