About this role
Job summary As a Healthcare Assistant within our Urgent Care Response Team, youll be part of a valued multidisciplinary service supporting patients across the community to receive urgent care in their own homes. You will feel valued as a Healthcare Assistant, receiving access to a wide range of rewards and benefits including: Agenda for Change Band 3 salary with access to the NHS Pension Scheme. Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays. Ongoing learning and development opportunities. Access to health and wellbeing support services. Employee discounts and reward schemes. Opportunities to progress your career within community healthcare. Our Urgent Care Response Team provides rapid assessment and treatment to patients in the community, helping to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions and supporting timely discharge from hospital. As a Band 3 Healthcare Assistant, you will work closely with nurses, therapists and other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality care to patients in their own homes. You will assist with a range of clinical and personal care tasks, supporting patients with both acute and ongoing healthcare needs. This is a full-time position working 37.5 hours per week. Shifts are worked between 8:00am and 8:00pm, including weekends and public holidays on a rota basis.
Main duties of the job As a Healthcare Assistant in the Urgent Care Response Team, you will be a vital part of a multidisciplinary service offering urgent care to patients in their homes. The role includes support in clinical and personal care tasks, part of a team dedicated to preventing unnecessary hospital admissions and aiding in prompt hospital discharges. This position offers a Band 3 salary and NHS Pension Scheme access. Additional perks include ample annual leave, professional development, health and wellbeing support, discounts, and career growth opportunities. The role requires you to work closely with registered clinicians, performing tasks such as phlebotomy, catheter care, wound care, maintaining patient records, and delivering compassionate, person-centred care.
About us HCRG Care Group is committed to providing high-quality healthcare services, particularly focusing on community healthcare. Through its Urgent Care Response Team, it strives to support patients in receiving timely and effective care at home, thereby avoiding unnecessary hospital stays. Joining the team, you become part of a valued service, backed by extensive employee benefits including a comprehensive pension scheme, professional development opportunities, and various employee discounts. HCRG Care Group places a significant emphasis on staff well-being, learning, and career progression, fostering a supportive environment for its employees while ensuring excellent community healthcare service delivery.
Job description Job responsibilities Package Description: Package Description
As a Healthcare Assistant within our Urgent Care Response Team, youll be part of a valued multidisciplinary service supporting patients across the community to receive urgent care in their own homes.
You will feel valued as a Healthcare Assistant, receiving access to a wide range of rewards and benefits including:
Agenda for Change Band 3 salary with access to the NHS Pension Scheme Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays Ongoing learning and development opportunities Access to health and wellbeing support services Employee discounts and reward schemes Opportunities to progress your career within community healthcareJob IntroductionOur Urgent Care Response Team provides rapid assessment and treatment to patients in the community, helping to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions and supporting timely discharge from hospital.
As a Band 3 Healthcare Assistant, you will work closely with nurses, therapists and other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality care to patients in their own homes.You will assist with a range of clinical and personal care tasks, supporting patients with both acute and ongoing healthcare needs.
This is a full-time position working 37.5 hours per week. Shifts are worked between 8:00am and 8:00pm, including weekends and public holidays on a rota basis.
Main ResponsibilitiesYou will be responsible for:
Supporting registered clinicians to deliver urgent care and treatment in patients homes. Undertaking delegated clinical tasks such as phlebotomy, catheter care, wound care and pressure area management. Monitoring and recording vital signs and reporting any concerns promptly. Assisting patients with personal care and mobility where required. Maintaining accurate patient records using electronic systems. Working independently in the community and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Providing compassionate, person-centred care that promotes dignity and independence.The Ideal CandidateWe are looking for a motivated and compassionate Healthcare Assistant who is committed to delivering excellent care in the community.
Essential requirements:
NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent experience) Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Enhanced DBS check Full, clean UK driving licence Access to a car that can be used for workDesirable experience:
Community-based healthcare experience Phlebotomy Catheter care Wound care Pressure area care
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent experience). Full, clean UK driving licence and access to a car for work.
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 HCRG Care Group
Address HCRG Care Group
Dartford
DA1 1SA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)