About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Band 3 Health Care Assistant to join our Barnet Integrated Community Service by providing a high quality service to our housebound patients by facilitating earlier hospital discharges and preventing unnecessary hospital admissions.
As a Band 3 Health Care Assistant you would be responsible for providing a safe, personalised and effective care to patients who require community nursing care by working alongside the community nursing team to deliver clinical and administrative duties.
At Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust we believe in excellent care at the heart of the community. We encourage and expect all staff to actively promote and adhere to the Trust's values in every aspect of their work.
Previous Applicants need not apply and Sponsorship is not provided for this role.
Main duties of the job
Your main duties will include providing a number of clinical activities and holistic care under the direct delegation of a registered nurse. And carers using a wide range of clinical skills and interventions within a home environment. You will need to possess excellent Communication skills and a team player and be able to adapt to the changing work patterns of the intergrated community nursing team by remaining calm under pressure. You will also need to have good IT skills to support the systems in place. The Integrated Community Nursing Services has a key focus on facilitating discharges, case management and reducing admission to hospital. The service works closely with Acute Hospitals, Hospice, including GPs. The service provides care to patients in the community setting. You will be well supported by our current team and provision is also made for your continued professional development.
About us
We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.
What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life's most important moments.
Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.
We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.
Job description Job responsibilities
Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trusts values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.'
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Higher Professional Diploma in Health and Wellbeing (NVQ/QCF - Level 3) or a recognised equivalent course Willingness to undertake further training as appropriate
Desirable
GCSE grade 9 - 4 or equivalent in English and Maths Registration with the national regulatory body (when it becomes available).
Experience Essential
Experience of working in a health or social care setting Experience of working as part of a team Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of databases.
Desirable
Experience of working as part of a team Experience with the NHS patient information database (Rio, CIS)
Skills & Knowledge Essential
Knowledge of NHS Demonstrate an acceptable level of numeracy and literacy. An awareness of risk management. Knowledge of multi-agency services available and processes for referral Knowledge of the effects of the ageing process and needs of vulnerable adults in relation to their health and well-being
Desirable
Knowledge of local health needs strategies.
Key Attributes Essential
Ability to analyse, interpret and record data in a clear, and succinct manner Good analytical and problem solving skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Central London Community Health Trust
Address East Barnet Health Centre
149 East Barnet Road,
Barnet
EN4 8QZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)