# Senior Healthcare Support Worker (DN OoH) > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-healthcare-support-worker-dn-ooh/44a56060-7191-4e1e-8fc8-d7dc175a4195 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-healthcare-support-worker-dn-ooh/44a56060-7191-4e1e-8fc8-d7dc175a4195.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Royal Albert Edward Infirmary - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** £25,760 - £27,476 per annum, pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time, Flexible working, 15 hours per week (18.00-23.00, 3 days per week across 7 days (Monday to Sunday)) - **Closing date:** 2026-11-03T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-20T15:30:31.500Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Lancashire/Wigan/Wrightington_Wigan_Leigh_Teaching_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Out_Hours_District_Nursing/Out_Hours_District_Nursing-v8382051 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8382051?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.wwl.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our dynamic district nursing team within the Out of Hours District Nursing service as part of WWL. The shift pattern is Monday to Sunday with 3 evening shifts (1800-2300). We are seeking a highly motivated and forward thinking Health Care Support Worker with community experience to assist the Out of Hours District Nursing Team in the delivery of urgent high quality patient focused care to patients in their own homes. The post holder will be required to work collaboratively with the wider integrated care teams. The role requires excellent communication and problem solving skills. Experience of palliative and end of life care is essential to the role. The ability to work as part of a team and to have an adaptable approach to work is essential. The service operates a 7-day service, and this role is part-time (15 hours) over 3-evening shifts. Full driving licence with business use on car insurance essential - this is a mobile post and you will need to be able to attend multiple appointments throughout the shift. Essential qualification - RQF accredited NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (or NHS Care Certificate obtained via observation at work - not online modules). Based in the Community division so you will need to be able to travel to Ashton, Wigan and Leigh. Candidates will be asked to provide original qualification certificates to the interview panel Previous applicants need not re-apply. ### Main duties of the job - To assist in the delivery of Nursing care to patients/carers in their homes or clinic setting as delegated by the team coordinator/team leader. - To undertake the extended role of a qualified NVQ support worker after appropriate Trust training. - To communicate effectively and appropriately with all team members and other agencies. - To undertake delegated duties which facilitate the smooth running of the district nursing team. The role requires an Enhanced DBS with Adults Barred List check, which will be obtained during pre-employment checks. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities - To undertake the extended role of a qualified NVQ Level 3 qualified practitioner after appropriate Trust training. - To undertake clinical procedures as delegated by the Team Coordinator/Team Leader and undertake invasive clinical procedures with set criteria, e.g. gastrostomy care, wound care insulin administration. - To provide advice and health promotion to patients/carers as appropriate. - To undertake clinical observations. - To obtain specimens as clinically indicated and as requested. - To accurately document patient care in accordance with Trust policy. - To inform Team Coordinator/Team Leader of changes in the patient’s condition. - To take delegated responsibility for maintaining stock control and secure storage of stock. ### 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 ### Skills **Essential** - Range of clinical skills - Ability to work under pressure - Ability to work independently - Basic IT skills - Ability to network and establish multi-agency relationships ### Knowledge **Essential** - Evidence of ongoing professional development - An understanding of the Clinical Governance agenda and its implication for practice ### Additional **Essential** - Able to speak English to an appropriate level - Able to travel across the Trust independently - Flexible to meet service demands ### Experience **Essential** - Experience of providing clinical care to patients in a formal care environment **Desirable** - Experience of working in a community setting ### Qualifications **Essential** - RQF Accredited NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (or Care Certificate obtained via observation at work - not online modules) ## Documents - [jd (pdf, 288.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10710968) - [ps (pdf, 264.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10710970) - [what wwl can offer you (pdf, 42.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2701) - [applying for nhs vacancies guidance (pdf, 241.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2884) ## 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.