Job overview
Would you be interested in a career within the NHS as a Health Care Assistant in the community? Are you passionate about providing a patient centered support service and want to deliver excellent and compassionate care to people over the age of 18 that live in Bedfordshire?
We are looking for a dynamic, motivated and enthusiastic person who has excellent communication, IT literate and problem solving skills alongside a passion for patient centered care.
Main duties of the job
You will be part of a MDT team in which you will receive clinical and managerial support, which is also part of a wider MDT team that is aligned to social care professionals in reflection of the NHS 10 year plan.
Our Trust is known for offering excellent training, personal development programmes, supportive coaching and competency frameworks; all to support enhanced skills and career development which meet the goals and aspirations of the individual.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to be flexible and assist colleagues to cover service needs, which will include working across the wider integrated team. Access to a car in order to carry out service duties is essential.
A full induction programme will be provided.
Location: South Bedfordshire
The Community Nursing Service operates between 08.00 to 21.00 hours and the working pattern will include a variety of rotational shifts which will include weekend, evening and Bank Holiday working.
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.
Person specification
Other
Essential
- Be a team player and support colleagues as required
- Willing to work to meet the needs of the service (to include evenings, weekends, bank holidays)
- Be able to drive around Bedfordshire in own car to travel between clients’ homes and other venues
- Have a full Drivers licence
- Have a vehicle to use for work purposes
Education
Essential
- NVQ level 2 and / or significant care experience and willing to work towards NVQ Level 3
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3
- Completed a recent Care Certificate
Knowledge
Essential
- Good communication skills both verbal and written
- Rehabilitation Skills
- Basic ability to use Microsoft packages – Word, Excel – and databases.
- Able to cope with the changing demands and unpredictable nature of the service.
- Be able to undertake frequent standing, kneeling, crouching, hoisting and other moving and handling procedures
- Regularly move and handle clients that may require moderate physical effort, in confined spaced and often unsuitable environment, using relevant practical experience, equipment and skills and enable optimum safety and best practice.
Experience
Essential
- Working in a Community Health or Social Care setting
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This advert is for Heath Care Assistant with East London NHS Foundation Trust in Grove View Integrated Care Hub. It is listed as a Band 3 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 Pro Rata, Per Annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 30 Aug 2026.
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