Community Healthcare Assistant - Adult Community Nursing

We are looking to recruit a dynamic, motivated, and enthusiastic Healthcare Assistant who is passionate about delivering high-quality care within a community setting. This role offers an exciting opportunity to join Horsham PCN community Nursing team , supporting patients in their own homes and local community.

This position is ideal for:

• Individuals seeking to start a career in healthcare.
• Existing Band 3 Healthcare Assistants who wish to develop their clinical knowledge and practice within a community environment.

Community or healthcare experience is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided. You will gain skills in:

• Insulin administration
• Wound care
• Clinical observations
• Catheter care
• Venepuncture

Previous applicants need not apply.

Please note: Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, this role may not be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered. Candidates requiring sponsorship should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

Skilled Worker visa: going rates for eligible occupation codes - GOV.UK

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Main duties of the job

a)To undertake non-complex clinical procedures under the guidance of senior team members e.g. venepuncture, patient specific sub-cutaneous injections, sample collection, blood pressure monitoring, medications, wound care, catheter care and other tasks according to training and competencies. To recognise their responsibility and accountability in accepting the delegated task.

b) Empowering patients to regain their health and independence in collaboration with other members of the Multi Professional Team.

c) Liaising with clients, colleagues, family and other professionals in ensuring integrated quality care is provided.

d) To keep accurate, timely records according to Trust policy.

e) To escalate and report patient progress/ status on a shift by shift basis to senior team members

f) To demonstrate flexibility and adaptability working across community teams according to service needs.

g) To commit to undertaking training and education to progress clinical skills as indicated by service development needs

h) To respond effectively and actively to complaints and escalate appropriately following departmental policies.

i) To assist registered staff in care and treatment and participate in the review process.

j) To promote equality for all, including the maintenance of confidentiality, supporting individual customs, values and spiritual beliefs and ensuring that anti discriminatory practices are demonstrated

About us

We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays.

Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services.

Our values--Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence--guide everything we do.

We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

This post may close early if sufficient applications are received.

Details

Date posted

12 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year

per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time,

Part-time,

Flexible working

Reference number

150-KB2955-CC-A

Job locations

Horsham Hospital

Hurst Road

Horsham

RH12 2DR

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Full details about the role and requirements are available in the attached job description and specification.

Please note that you will need to have a drivers license and have access to a car for work purposes.

Job responsibilities

Full details about the role and requirements are available in the attached job description and specification.

Please note that you will need to have a drivers license and have access to a car for work purposes.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of education
• NVQ level III in Health Care or equivalent experience
• Care Certificate completed or willing to work towards

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a caring environment, either in health, social or voluntary services
• Basic numeracy and ability to write simple reports

Desirable

• Experience of working with adults and/or experience of working in community or home care services.
• Basic understanding of statutory health and social services.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Good verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as an effective member of a team.
• Ability to visit patients in the community unsupervised
• Ability to deal with a wide range of people at all levels, including clients, carers, health and social care colleagues and other professionals.
• Competent ability to assist in the treatments of a wide range of conditions.
• Good use of reasoning skills
• Awareness of holistic patient needs
• Autonomous decision making
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative
• Willingness to undertake job related training and multi-disciplinary competencies Able to prioritise and plan own workload.
• Ability to understand work related boundaries and refer matters of importance to a senior colleague
• Basic computer skills.
• ility to prioritise routine work from a variety of sources, meet deadlines and perform effectively under pressure.
• Ability to follow detailed instruction
• Ability to document efficiently and effectively

Desirable

• Familiarity with current NHS and social care policies.
• Awareness of National and Local agendas pertinent to the service.

Other

Essential

• Car driver with current driving licence and access to a car for work - unless qualify for reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act (2010)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of education
• NVQ level III in Health Care or equivalent experience
• Care Certificate completed or willing to work towards

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a caring environment, either in health, social or voluntary services
• Basic numeracy and ability to write simple reports

Desirable

• Experience of working with adults and/or experience of working in community or home care services.
• Basic understanding of statutory health and social services.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Good verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as an effective member of a team.
• Ability to visit patients in the community unsupervised
• Ability to deal with a wide range of people at all levels, including clients, carers, health and social care colleagues and other professionals.
• Competent ability to assist in the treatments of a wide range of conditions.
• Good use of reasoning skills
• Awareness of holistic patient needs
• Autonomous decision making
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative
• Willingness to undertake job related training and multi-disciplinary competencies Able to prioritise and plan own workload.
• Ability to understand work related boundaries and refer matters of importance to a senior colleague
• Basic computer skills.
• ility to prioritise routine work from a variety of sources, meet deadlines and perform effectively under pressure.
• Ability to follow detailed instruction
• Ability to document efficiently and effectively

Desirable

• Familiarity with current NHS and social care policies.
• Awareness of National and Local agendas pertinent to the service.

Other

Essential

• Car driver with current driving licence and access to a car for work - unless qualify for reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act (2010)

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

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Horsham Hospital

Hurst Road

Horsham

RH12 2DR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.sussexcommunity.nhs.uk/work-with-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Horsham Hospital

Hurst Road

Horsham

RH12 2DR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.sussexcommunity.nhs.uk/work-with-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

Full details about the role and requirements are available in the attached job description and specification.

Please note that you will need to have a drivers license and have access to a car for work purposes.

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of education
• NVQ level III in Health Care or equivalent experience
• Care Certificate completed or willing to work towards

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a caring environment, either in health, social or voluntary services
• Basic numeracy and ability to write simple reports

Desirable

• Experience of working with adults and/or experience of working in community or home care services.
• Basic understanding of statutory health and social services.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Good verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as an effective member of a team.
• Ability to visit patients in the community unsupervised
• Ability to deal with a wide range of people at all levels, including clients, carers, health and social care colleagues and other professionals.
• Competent ability to assist in the treatments of a wide range of conditions.
• Good use of reasoning skills
• Awareness of holistic patient needs
• Autonomous decision making
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative
• Willingness to undertake job related training and multi-disciplinary competencies Able to prioritise and plan own workload.
• Ability to understand work related boundaries and refer matters of importance to a senior colleague
• Basic computer skills.
• ility to prioritise routine work from a variety of sources, meet deadlines and perform effectively under pressure.
• Ability to follow detailed instruction
• Ability to document efficiently and effectively

Desirable

• Familiarity with current NHS and social care policies.
• Awareness of National and Local agendas pertinent to the service.

Other

Essential

• Car driver with current driving licence and access to a car for work - unless qualify for reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act (2010)