Job Description

We are seeking to recruit a part time enthusiastic health care assistant to work 29 hours per week in the District Nursing Teams based at Clarendon.
The post-holder will be required to provide nursing care to clients in Health Centres, G.P. Surgeries and in clients own homes over a seven day period including bank holidays.
Must have recent experience working in a nursing environment, educated to NVQ level 3 and have a driving licence with access to a car.
Please note the Trust are not able to offer Skilled Worker Sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the UKVI threshold requirements. Applicants are requested to consider this when making their application. Please visit Gov.UK for further information.
Main duties of the job
To support the registered members of the District Nursing Team in providing treatments and interventions, following agreed protocols in patients at home or in care settings and clinics. For example, administration of insulin, simple wound dressings, diagnostic testing, phlebotomy. Working independently undertaking tasks delegated by a registered nurse.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.
Details
Date posted
08 January 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
24,937 to 26,598 a year pro-rata (29 hours per week)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
C9155-CMNM-0126-03
Job locations
Clarendon
Windmill Way
Hebburn
NE31 1AT
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
To work within the Community Integrated Care Teams in providing a diagnostic service including undertaking phlebotomy, clinical observations, ECGs, heights and weights to patients in their own homes. This will be from a planned and unplanned perspective.
To assist the registered practitioner in providing high quality compassionate care and assistance to patients / relatives and their carers appropriate to their needs.
Responsible for carrying out tasks as delegated by the registered practitioner who has overall accountability for delegating care.
To schedule own diagnostic calls as directed to meet the needs of the service.
To comply with the trusts vision, values and behavioural compact. Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
To work within the Community Integrated Care Teams in providing a diagnostic service including undertaking phlebotomy, clinical observations, ECGs, heights and weights to patients in their own homes. This will be from a planned and unplanned perspective.
To assist the registered practitioner in providing high quality compassionate care and assistance to patients / relatives and their carers appropriate to their needs.
Responsible for carrying out tasks as delegated by the registered practitioner who has overall accountability for delegating care.
To schedule own diagnostic calls as directed to meet the needs of the service.
To comply with the trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.
Person Specification
Physical Skills
Essential

• Ability to assist patients to move as per trust manual handling policy.
• Car Driver and access to a vehicle.

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working in NHS or healthcare environment.
• Experience of working collaboratively with a wide range of staff.

Desirable

• Multidisciplinary/multiagency working.
• Community nursing experience.

Qualifications
Essential

• NVQ level 3 in Health and Social care/or on a pathway to achieve/ demonstrate equivalent skills and experience.
• Good standard of general education including Maths and English at level 1 or above (GCSE A G or equivalent).

Skills and Knowledge
Essential

• Good communication skills.
• Able to work without close supervision.
• Willing to undertake further training.
• Able to recognize and report any clinical issues.
• Ability to prioritise tasks.
• Ability to communicate health related information in an understandable way to patients and colleagues, adapting communication style to meet the needs of the recipient.
• Ability to communicate messages and instructions accurately to colleagues, both verbally and in writing.
• Basic skills of empathy and reassurance.
• Basic keyboard skills.
• Ability to use basic email system and document clearly, using plain English.
• Basic understanding of health and safety requirements in a patient environment.
• General understanding of confidentiality requirements in a health care setting.
• Willing to undertake further training related to role.
• Willing to complete Competency Based Assessments and a Portfolio of evidence, in order to achieve the Care Certificate.
• Experience of managing violence an aggression.

Desirable

• IT Skills.
• Experience of performing diagnostic tests.
• Venipuncture and phlebotomy skills.

Person Specification
Physical Skills
Essential

• Ability to assist patients to move as per trust manual handling policy.
• Car Driver and access to a vehicle.

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working in NHS or healthcare environment.
• Experience of working collaboratively with a wide range of staff.

Desirable

• Multidisciplinary/multiagency working.
• Community nursing experience.

Qualifications
Essential

• NVQ level 3 in Health and Social care/or on a pathway to achieve/ demonstrate equivalent skills and experience.
• Good standard of general education including Maths and English at level 1 or above (GCSE A G or equivalent).

Skills and Knowledge
Essential

• Good communication skills.
• Able to work without close supervision.
• Willing to undertake further training.
• Able to recognize and report any clinical issues.
• Ability to prioritise tasks.
• Ability to communicate health related information in an understandable way to patients and colleagues, adapting communication style to meet the needs of the recipient.
• Ability to communicate messages and instructions accurately to colleagues, both verbally and in writing.
• Basic skills of empathy and reassurance.
• Basic keyboard skills.
• Ability to use basic email system and document clearly, using plain English.
• Basic understanding of health and safety requirements in a patient environment.
• General understanding of confidentiality requirements in a health care setting.
• Willing to undertake further training related to role.
• Willing to complete Competency Based Assessments and a Portfolio of evidence, in order to achieve the Care Certificate.
• Experience of managing violence an aggression.

Desirable

• IT Skills.
• Experience of performing diagnostic tests.
• Venipuncture and phlebotomy skills.

Skills Required