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 band 2 until completion.
Please note this advert will close when sufficient applications have been received.
Would you like to work in an environment where you are highly supported and no two days are the same?
Would you like to work in a area where you can utilise your knowledge and skills?
Would you like to work in an area where you can enhance and develop your existing knowledge and skills in order to ensure a gold stanadrd of care is delivered to our patients attending the Emergency Department?
If so, please read on.
Main duties of the job
You will be expected to work within all clinical areas within the Emergency department and show a commitment to developing yourself and others within the team.
You will be required to attend and complete mandatory training online and face to face .
In addition to this the department offers a comprehensive induction programme and role specific training.
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.
Over reliance on AI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant's chances of success.
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
06 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
24,465 to 26,598 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
C9439-2526-0889
Job locations
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Healthcare Assistant works predominately in a supporting role to the Registered Nurse. Healthcare Assistants will be required to deliver a high standard of patient care at all times. Tasks will include undressing/dressing patients, escorting patients to x-ray and the wards, toileting, recording observations, assisting the trained nurse, and assisting the Consultants in a clinic. Further training will be available for recording ECGs, venepuncture, application of Plaster of Paris, and basic dressings and bandaging. Job description
Job responsibilities
The Healthcare Assistant works predominately in a supporting role to the Registered Nurse. Healthcare Assistants will be required to deliver a high standard of patient care at all times. Tasks will include undressing/dressing patients, escorting patients to x-ray and the wards, toileting, recording observations, assisting the trained nurse, and assisting the Consultants in a clinic. Further training will be available for recording ECGs, venepuncture, application of Plaster of Paris, and basic dressings and bandaging.
Person Specification
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.

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.

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.

Special Skills & Knowledge
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.

Desirable

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

Experience
Essential

• Computer skills.
• Ability to learn new skills.

Desirable

• Previous experience in caring for others.

Person Specification
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.

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.

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.

Special Skills & Knowledge
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.

Desirable

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

Experience
Essential

• Computer skills.
• Ability to learn new skills.

Desirable

• Previous experience in caring for others.

Skills Required