Community Health Care Assistant

7 days ago


Shaftesbury, Dorset, United Kingdom Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust Full time

We currently have a band 3 Health Care Assistant post available, working with the Shaftesbury, Sturminster & Gillingham D/N teams.

Under the supervision and support from the teams you will be required to visit patients in their own homes providing clinical care including wound care, phlebotomy and extended skills once proficient.

To undertake care, following the instructions of the team leader or nominated deputy according to the needs of the patients as identified on the care plan, providing evidence based, high quality, holistic nursing care for patients in their own homes and care homes


To maintain a high standard of individualised patient care and to report any changes in condition or environment to the team leader or deputy.


To advise carers and/or patients how to manage care between visits, and promote health education on a person-to-person basis as directed by the team leader.

Maintain/develop IT skills appropriate to role.

To undertake any other duties required within the service, following consultation with Line Manager


Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.

Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.


At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services.

We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019.

It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference.

Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.


Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people.

We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity.

We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.


Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know.

And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.



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