Job overview
Childwall District Nursing Team have an opportunity for Band 3 Health Care Assistant to join their District Nursing Teams across the Childwall Locality.
You will work as part of the multidisciplinary team and will assist and support the clinical team(s). This may include working within the patient’s home environment and other clinical settings within community.
You must have the ability to travel independently across the Liverpool Locality to deliver care and treatment to patients within their own homes.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is responsible for the delivery of clinical care and support under the supervision of a registered nurse to a defined population. Supported by the nursing team they will deliver care within the boundaries of their role. They will work effectively and collaboratively within the team to meet the needs of patients and support the delivery of policy and procedures.
Ensure the delivery of the quality strategy within the designated area incorporating establishment of systems and processes.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details and requirements of the role.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Understanding of the principles of Data Protection Act
- Health and Safety
- Equality and Diversity
- Basic computer skills/ECDL or equivalent
- Able to work without direct supervision
- Able to plan own workload.
- Ability to undertake clinical interventions commensurate with NVQ level 3 skills
- Able to work as a team member
- Excellent developed oral and written communication skills
- Able to keep accurate written and electronic contemporaneous records
- Able to work in a confidential and sensitive manner
- Able to travel for work purposes
Values
Essential
- Continuous improvement – committed to making improvements to our services for the benefit of all.
- Accountability – taking ownership to anticipate, develop and deliver high quality care.
- Respect – how we treat others in an inclusive and supportive way.
- Enthusiasm – demonstrate our passion and pride for what we do and how we do it.
- Support – actively supporting others with compassion and courage.
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Previous health and social care experience or equivalent
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This advert is for Health Care Assistant with Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust in Prescot, North West, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent: DO NOT ADVERTISE. The application deadline is 12 Aug 2026.
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