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Community Healthcare Assistant
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 3
Contract
Bank
Hours
Flexible working
Job ref
848-BHC-095-26
Employer
Bromley Healthcare
Employer type
NHS
Site
Beckenham beacon, St Pauls Cray clinic, The Willows clinic (Chislehurst), Biggin Hill Clinic
Town
Bromley/Orpington
Salary
£29,651 - £31,312 Inclusive of Hcas
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
01/04/2026 23:59

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Community Healthcare Support Worker - Band 3 (Bank)

NHS AfC: Band 3

 

Bromley Healthcare, a community interest company, delivers a diverse range of services encompassing community nursing (e.g., district nursing, health visiting, specialist nursing) and therapy services catering to individuals across all age groups. Stemming from the community provider unit of NHS Bromley, we boast extensive experience in serving the Bromley populace over many years.

Working at Bromley Healthcare offers a fulfilling experience. Our distinctive service delivery approach and commitment to hearing every employee's voice ensure a gratifying career journey. As a Social Enterprise, we embrace an innovative approach to healthcare delivery, combining the traditional strengths of the NHS, such as robust training and development opportunities, with the flexibility to reinvest surpluses into community initiatives.

Employees of Bromley Healthcare whose role maybe at risk will receive priority consideration.

Applicants for roles involving driving responsibilities will be required to provide proof of business insurance.

Bromley Healthcare recognises the use of AI but job applicants are advised to ensure their applications are reflective of their skills, knowledge and experience. Where AI has been used in the job application this will need to be declared by the applicant explaining the type of AI used and its purpose, please use the supporting statement section to specify your use of AI.

Job overview

Community Healthcare Support Worker (HCSW) – Band 3

Salary: £29,179–£31,312 (inc. HCAS)
This a bank role providing flexible working with ad hoc shifts

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK – sponsorship not available.

Bromley Healthcare has an exciting Community Healthcare Assistant (HCA) opportunity working within the District Nursing  Team. The HCA is a valued and integral member of the Nursing Team and is responsible for ensuring the effective delivery of nursing care in accordance with Bromley Healthcare policies and procedures.

The Role
Join Bromley Healthcare’s District Nursing Teams in Bromley, Beckenham, Orpington, or Biggin Hill, delivering care in patients’ homes. You’ll provide person-centred support for people with long-term conditions, rehabilitation needs, or end-of-life care, etc

Applicants are required to have experience within a community setting and have a Care Certificate qualification to be considered for this opportunity

This is a rewarding role for compassionate, motivated people who want to continue their healthcare career within a supportive, forward-thinking organisation.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK – sponsorship not available.

interviews to be held mid - end of April 26

 

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will work as a member of the Nursing Teams and will undertake delegated duties mostly without direct supervision, in the patients home or other community settings. The post holder will report all care provision back to the team to ensure continuity and a high standard of care to all patients in the community.

The successful candidate will undertake delegated nursing tasks in line with their clinical competence. Applicants should have experience/competence to complete the following:

Monitoring and prompting patient use of pre-dispensed medication

Administration of eye drops

Bandaging

Blood glucose monitoring

Taking and recording blood pressure

Non-complex wound care

Care of stoma

Catheter care

Insulin administration

Recording Observations

Recognition of a deteriorating patient

Set up and take down of enteral feeds

Working for our organisation

 

 Bromley Healthcare, as a community interest company, offers an extensive array of services ranging from community nursing, including district nursing and health visiting, to specialised nursing care, along with therapy services catering to individuals across various age groups.

Salary is contingent upon NHS experience and current banding/pay point.

We provide an outstanding benefits package, which includes pension schemes, discounted gym memberships, a cycle-to-work scheme,  access to home furnishings and electronics, access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounts at various high street retailers, eligibility for the Blue Light Card, the opportunity to apply for low-interest personal loans, and an excellent lease car scheme. Additionally, we are continuously striving to enhance our employee benefits offerings.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details relating to this job role

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Level 2 functional skills in Maths & English or equivalent qualification
  • level 3 diploma / NVQ in health & social care or equivalent experience
  • Care Certificate

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience in providing hands on care in a community setting
  • Experience of: Monitoring and prompting patient use of pre-dispensed medication, Administration of eye drops, Bandaging, Blood glucose monitoring, Taking and recording blood pressure, Non-complex wound care, Care of stoma, Catheter care, Insulin administration , Recording Observations, Recognition of a deteriorating patient, enteral feeds

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Practical nursing skills
  • Ability to record care accurately and contemporaneously.
  • Shows empathy and sensitivity to the needs of patients carers and families
  • Ability to work without direct supervision and within time constraints

IT

Essential criteria
  • Ability to use MS Office

Other

Essential criteria
  • Access to a car for work and valid full UK driving licence

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Sandra Firth
Job title
Neighbourhood Clinical Team Manager
Email address
[email protected]
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