Job requirements
Essential
9 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Experience of working within multidisciplinary teams Experience of working with adults. Relevant assistant experience .
- Qualifications
Relevant NVQ Level 3/Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care or equivalent relevant experience.
- Qualifications
GCSE equivalent in English and Mathematics.
- Qualifications
Knowledge of Microsoft Packages
- Special Requirements
Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post
- Special Skills & Knowledge
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively Able to work as part of team
- Special Skills & Knowledge
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
- Special Skills & Knowledge
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
- Special Skills & Knowledge
Understand of working with other agencies/multi-disciplinary working.
Desirable
1 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Qualifications
An understanding of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust, its culture, strategic direction, achievements and NHS standing
Job summary
We are looking for Health care support workers to join our community nursing team with a number of vacancies countywide.
Main duties of the job
Successful applicants will be required to provide nursing care to a variety of patients within their own home or living environment which will include insulin administration, wound care, sample collection ie venepuncture , recording observations plus many other aspects of patient care. This job entails lone working.
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 Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents.
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Please note that we may close any vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
Details
- Date posted: 06 October 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 3
- Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 a year pro rata
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
- Reference number: C9439-2627-RP-N447
- Job locations: Darlington Nhs Trust, Rehabilitation Centre, Hundens Lane, DARLINGTON, County Durham, DL1 1JE, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
The successful 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
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This advert is for Community Healthcare Assistant with County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust in Darlington, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Healthcare assistant role. The advertised salary is £25760.00 to £27476.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 13 Oct 2026.
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