
Job requirements
Essential
17 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Other
Must be able to undertake all aspects of the role whilst working as a lone worker.
- Other
Flexible approach to meet service needs including ability to work flexibly across a variety of shift Patterns
- Knowledge
Knowledge, skills or experience in health/social care
- Knowledge
Shows insight into the needs and circumstances of patient group/vulnerable adults.
- Knowledge
Ability to recognise limitations of the role.
- Knowledge
Understand the concept of self-care and self-management principles
- Qualifications
Good standard of general education or ability to demonstrate equivalent
- Qualifications
Good literacy skills
- Qualifications
Care Certificate (or commitment to undertake on commencement of the post)
- Qualifications
NVQ level 3/ City and Guilds – Health/social care related subject (level 3) – or equivalent experience
- Further Requirments
Please provide any additional relevant information to support your application. Please note that this is a non-scoring question.
- Other Role Requirements
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details
- Skills/Experience & Abilities
Experience of working with people and dealing with members of the public
- Skills/Experience & Abilities
Self- motivated and enthusiasm for the role with the ability to work on own initiative whilst recognising own limitations.
- Skills/Experience & Abilities
Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills
- Skills/Experience & Abilities
Computer literacy
- Skills/Experience & Abilities
Team player
Desirable
9 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Knowledge
Knowledge of Microsoft office systems.
- Knowledge
Knowledge of clinical procedures, observations and care.
- Knowledge
Awareness of effects of ill health and the ageing pross
- Qualifications
GCSE (Grade C pass or Level 2 skills Math/English)
- Qualifications
ECDL (European Computer Driving License)
- Qualifications
Food hygiene certificate
- Skills/Experience & Abilities
Experience within a caring environment.
- Skills/Experience & Abilities
Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Skills/Experience & Abilities
Previous experience delivering care in a community setting.
Job overview
**Subject to job matching**
Are you a Healthcare Assistant who wants to be part of an innovative and dedicated Out of Hours team?
Do you want to support the community of Eastern Cheshire by providing excellent care at the patient’s own home as part of a dedicated Crisis Response Service?
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Health Care Assistant to join our friendly and supportive Community Nursing Out of Hours team. The successful applicant will need to be a team player with excellent communication skills and a drive to provide high quality care. We actively encourage personal development and offer opportunity to complete in house training to develop the role of Community health care assistant within a domiciliary environment. The post holder will be expected to work flexibly to include weekends and bank holidays.
The post is for 16 hours per week to be worked as 4x 1800-2200 evening shifts each week. Occasionally you may be required to cover a night shift 2200 - 0800 hrs. Pay will include some evening or night enhancements.
Hours per week: 16
Main duties of the job
To contribute and support the delivery of high standard of effective nursing care, as part of a nursing team, in support of and under the direction of a registered professional
To carry out assigned tasks, including direct nursing care and administrative duties as delegated by the nurse in charge
You will ensure that patients receive safe, individualised and effective care which supports health & wellbeing and promotes self- care where appropriate and possible.
Please note that Skilled Worker visa sponsorship is not available for this post.
Applicants must therefore have the right to work in the UK without requiring Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this role. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
For Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 12 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job you’re applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
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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This advert is for Community Healthcare Assistant Out of Hours District Nurses with East Cheshire NHS Trust in Macclesfield, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Healthcare assistant role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 per annum, pro rata (Subject to job matching). The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 02 Nov 2026.
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