Community Healthcare Assistant Out of Hours District Nurses


Location
Macclesfield, England
Salary
£25,760 - £27,476 per annum, pro rata (Subject to job matching)
Profession
Healthcare assistant
Grade
Band 3
Deadline
02 Nov 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
19 Oct 2026
Medical Protection — the side of locally employed doctors from £83

Job requirements

Essential

17 listed

Requirements 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 listed

Additional 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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