Job summary
- Main area
- 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
Employer heading
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
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sandra Firth
- Job title
- Neighbourhood Clinical Team Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
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