Job requirements
Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.
Essential
21 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
To show an ability to develop working relationships with other team members and professionals
- Experience
Able to comprehend instructions
- Education and Qualifications
Proactive in learning and development of self, and show a willingness to retain information.
- Education and Qualifications
Experience as a Health Care Assistant in the acute or community nursing setting
- Education and Qualifications
NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care
- Education and Qualifications
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
- Education and Qualifications
AS/A Level, NVQ Level 3, Vocational Level 3 qualifications, or equivalent relevant knowledge.
- Planning & Organisational Skills
Good written grammar and organisational skills
- Planning & Organisational Skills
To show the ability to adapt to change
- Planning & Organisational Skills
Able to demonstrate the ability to work autonomously as and when required
- Planning & Organisational Skills
Flexible to meet the demands of the service
- Communication & Relationship Skills
The ability to keep all information confidential
- Communication & Relationship Skills
To be able to work independently in the home and provide feedback to other team members
- Communication & Relationship Skills
Able to communicate accurately in both verbal and written forms
- Communication & Relationship Skills
Enthusiastic – seizing the opportunity for personal and service development
- Communication & Relationship Skills
Motivated – able to motivate self and others to deliver a quality service
- Communication & Relationship Skills
Able to communicate in both verbal and written forms
- Communication & Relationship Skills
Able to communicate to all care settings within Dudley Health Economy
- Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values
Able to provide safe, caring, and effective services
- Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values
Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility
- Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values
Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong, and their contribution is valued
Desirable
6 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Evidence of being able to work as part of a team
- Experience
Knowledge / experience in diabetes care.
- Knowledge and Training
Have some knowledge of NHS issues
- Knowledge and Training
Show evidence of working to a plan of care
- Knowledge and Training
A willingness to learn / competency in performing clinical observations including temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure and oxygen saturations.
- Knowledge and Training
A willingness to learn / experience in the management of long-term conditions for example exacerbation of COPD
Job overview
Healthcare Assistant-33 Hours Permanent
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and caring person to join our Dudley and Netherton 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
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 Health Care Assistant with The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust in Dudley, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Healthcare assistant role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 Pro Rata. The contract type is 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. The application deadline is 17 Sep 2026.
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