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Salary for this role£25,760 – £27,476 a year

Health and Care route minimum£25,000 a year

Pay basisNational pay scales (NHS bands)

This occupation falls under the Health and Care Worker route. Salaries set by national pay scales (NHS bands) at or above the relevant band rate typically meet the occupation's requirement.

Closest occupation match: SOC 1231, Health care practice managers. Home Office going rate for this occupation: £40,400 a year.

Individual eligibility depends on personal circumstances. These figures are public reference information, not advice or a verdict on this job.

Role description

Job summary

Do you want to make a real difference to patients in their own homes while developing your healthcare skills? We are looking for enthusiastic Healthcare Assistants to join our Community Nursing Service in a new role that supports care delivery across Buckinghamshire.

Working as part of a supportive team, you will provide direct patient care and assist with long-term condition reviews, phlebotomy, continence care and other delegated clinical tasks. You'll work closely with Community Nurses and other healthcare professionals to help people remain independent at home, avoid unnecessary hospital admissions and achieve the best possible outcomes.

This is an excellent opportunity for Healthcare Assistants who are keen to develop their clinical skills and be part of an innovative approach to community healthcare. We offer ongoing training and support within a 7-day service.

Main duties of the job

To work alone using initiative and a wide range of health and social care skills, within the guidance set and agreed by the professional members of the team. The term 'professional' member of the team refers to those clinicians, social workers etc within the team who make the initial assessment and are responsible for the patient's case management.
To prepare for and provide care and interventions enabling patients in their own home or community based facility. You will follow the care plan written by the patient's case manager.
To take part in the Adult Community Healthcare Team's experiential training scheme
To undertake training to acquire the skills appropriate for development in the post
To deliver care in a way that understands the differences in values and beliefs held by the patient and supports their right to privacy, dignity, preferences and choices.
To obtain and understand the importance of consent for the patient in all interventions.
To develop relationships with patients and carers who value them as individuals, communicating effectively to promote the patients goals.
To use initiative and be responsible for clear communication of patients health status to the Case Manager.

**Please Note: Being a car driver and owner is essential.**

About us

Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! -https://bit.ly/3DNEQfD

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

We'recommitted to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued, and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

What do we stand for?

Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Date posted

09 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum (pro rata for part time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

434-CR8230596-A

Job locations

Chichester House or William Rathbone House

Lincoln Road or Stoke Mandeville Hospital

High Wycombe or Aylesbury

HP12 3RE

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications & Training

Essential

English and Maths Qualification. Either; GCSE A-C, Functional Skills Level 2, or GCSE 4 +
NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care OR Diploma in Health and Support Level 3 OR Care Certificate in healthcare (Level 3)

Special Circumstances

Essential

Valid and current driving license and car to be able to travel to locations throughout locality

Experience

Essential

Previous caring experience of working in health or social care environment
Awareness of the needs of older people

Desirable

Awareness of the needs of people with long term conditions
Previous NHS/Social care /Voluntary organisation experience
Understanding of Integrated Team

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.