Job Description

We are looking for a Health Care Support worker to join our Community nursing service
The sucessful applicant will be required to carry out basic wound care, clinical observations, administer insulin and provide general care and support to patients and their families. Full training can be given and care scheduled by a registrant.
Main duties of the job
The Community nursing team provide both planned and reactive care including Urgent Community Response
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
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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
22 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
24,465 to 26,598 a year pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
C9439-2526-0828
Job locations
The Whitehouse, Centre for Health
Traynor Way
Peterlee
Durham
SR8 2RU
Job description
Job responsibilities
The sucessful applicant will be required to carry out basic wound care, clinical observations, administer insulin and provide general care and support to patients and their families. Full training can be given and care scheduled by a registrant. Job description
Job responsibilities
The sucessful applicant will be required to carry out basic wound care, clinical observations, administer insulin and provide general care and support to patients and their families. Full training can be given and care scheduled by a registrant.
Person Specification
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.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively Able to work as part of team Able to observe and record physical and social changes in patients Able to identify when to report to a registered nurse / therapist Able to work alone with patients within an agreed care plan Able to work with minimal supervision An appreciation of dealing with people in their own homes Demonstrate the ability (with training if necessary) to undertake basic clinical activities such as venepuncture, simple wound dressings, blood glucose monitoring (this list is not exhaustive) and other clinical duties identified by registered nurse Able to maintain Confidentiality Understand of working with other agencies/multi-disciplinary working

Desirable

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

Experience
Essential

• Computer skills.
• Ability to learn new skills
• Experience of working within multidisciplinary teams Experience of working with adults.Relevant assistant experience .

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.

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.
• An understanding of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust, its culture, strategic direction, achievements and NHS standing

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.
• Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post

Desirable

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

Person Specification
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.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively Able to work as part of team Able to observe and record physical and social changes in patients Able to identify when to report to a registered nurse / therapist Able to work alone with patients within an agreed care plan Able to work with minimal supervision An appreciation of dealing with people in their own homes Demonstrate the ability (with training if necessary) to undertake basic clinical activities such as venepuncture, simple wound dressings, blood glucose monitoring (this list is not exhaustive) and other clinical duties identified by registered nurse Able to maintain Confidentiality Understand of working with other agencies/multi-disciplinary working

Desirable

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

Experience
Essential

• Computer skills.
• Ability to learn new skills
• Experience of working within multidisciplinary teams Experience of working with adults.Relevant assistant experience .

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.

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.
• An understanding of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust, its culture, strategic direction, achievements and NHS standing

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.
• Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post

Desirable

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

Skills Required