# Health Care Assistant-SLW > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/health-care-assistant-slw/f135b9f9-44f4-477e-94ad-27b78ee03f9d - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/health-care-assistant-slw/f135b9f9-44f4-477e-94ad-27b78ee03f9d.md ## Summary - **Status:** Archived / closed - **Employer:** The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Dudley - **Region:** Midlands - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** £24,937 - £26,598 Pro Rata Per Annum - **Contract type:** Permanent: At The Dudley Group, we understand the benefits of offering a range of flexible working options from day one of employment to support both employees and the Trust. Offering flexible working opportunities is one of the ways that the Trust aims to attract and retain a diverse workforce. Further information on the options available can be found via the link in the job advert - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Includes bank holidays and weekends) - **Closing date:** 2025-11-18T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2025-11-04T13:32:20.506Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Birmingham_Black_Country/Stourbridge/The_Dudley_Group_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Community_Nursing/Community_Nursing-v7579580 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7579580?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.dudleygroup.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Healthcare Assistant-Permanent Contract An excellent opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and caring person to join our Stourbridge District Nursing Team within Dudley NHS Foundation Trust, supporting Community Nursing staff, you will be part of a team providing high quality nursing care to patients in the community, driver essential.  Minimum training requirements is a qualification in NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care. Previous experience as a Health Care Assistant in Acute or Community Nursing setting essential.  You will have good communication skills and be able to work independently and as well as part of a team. ### Main duties of the job The post-holder is responsible for the ongoing assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care. The post holder will carry out all relevant forms of care and will take responsibility for caseload holders in their absence. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake ## Job Details Healthcare Assistant-Permanent Contract An excellent opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and caring person to join our Stourbridge District Nursing Team within Dudley NHS Foundation Trust, supporting Community Nursing staff, you will be part of a team providing high quality nursing care to patients in the community, driver essential.  Minimum training requirements is a qualification in NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care. Previous experience as a Health Care Assistant in Acute or Community Nursing setting essential.  You will have good communication skills and be able to work independently and as well as part of a team. ## Job Description The post-holder is responsible for the ongoing assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care. The post holder will carry out all relevant forms of care and will take responsibility for caseload holders in their absence. ## Responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - To show an ability to develop working relationships with other team members and professionals - Able to comprehend instructions **Desirable** - Evidence of being able to work as part of a team - Knowledge / experience in diabetes care. ### Knowledge and Training **Desirable** - Have some knowledge of NHS issues - Show evidence of working to a plan of care - A willingness to learn / competency in performing clinical observations including temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure and oxygen saturations. - A willingness to learn / experience in the management of long-term conditions for example exacerbation of COPD ### Education and Qualifications **Essential** - Proactive in learning and development of self, and show a willingness to retain information. - Experience as a Health Care Assistant in the acute or community nursing setting - NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care - English and Maths Qualifications at one of the following academic levels/grades:- O Level - Grade A to C CSE Grade 1 only GCSE Grade A to C GCSE Grade 9 to 4 Functional skills Level 2 - AS/A Level, NVQ Level 3, Vocational Level 3 qualifications, or equivalent relevant knowledge. ### Planning & Organisational Skills **Essential** - Good written grammar and organisational skills - To show the ability to adapt to change - Able to demonstrate the ability to work autonomously as and when required - Flexible to meet the demands of the service ### Communication & Relationship Skills **Essential** - The ability to keep all information confidential - To be able to work independently in the home and provide feedback to other team members - Able to communicate accurately in both verbal and written forms - Enthusiastic – seizing the opportunity for personal and service development - Motivated – able to motivate self and others to deliver a quality service - Able to communicate in both verbal and written forms - Able to communicate to all care settings within Dudley Health Economy ### Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values **Essential** - Able to provide safe, caring, and effective services - Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility - Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong, and their contribution is valued ## Documents - [our vision (png, 101.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1862) - [useful links (pdf, 193.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1861) - [culture statement (pdf, 1.7mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1991) - [job description (pdf, 382.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=9847521) - [dudley people plan (pdf, 6.7mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2026) - [employee benefits (pdf, 440.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1858) - [gdpr privacy notice (pdf, 248.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1859) - [person specification (pdf, 142.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=9831940) - [flexible working poster (pdf, 1.6mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2911) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.