Community Healthcare Assistant
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Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust Community Healthcare Assistant
The closing date is 09 November 2026
Job summary
This vacancy is offering full time and a part time role. The part time role is 30 hours and therefore not eligible for sponsorship. Applicants must have an existing right to work in the UK and be able to maintain that right for the duration of employment without sponsorship from the Trust
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic healthcare assistant to work in the Central Lancashire District Nursing Service.
The successful applicant will be responsible for providing skilled nursing care in a variety of settings, and will be part of an innovative, dynamic district nursing team.
We are looking for experienced healthcare assistants who are patient and family focused, with excellent communication skills and an interest in community district nursing. If you identify with our patient centred vision of care and enjoy working in partnership with the local community, come and join us.
You will be offered a robust induction programme tailored to your developmental needs, regular clinical supervision and the opportunity to access a broad range of training opportunities.
We require flexible, self-motivated individuals, the post is a part-time role covering shifts over a 7 day period between the hours of 07.45 and 22.00
For further information about the role please contact us using the details provided
Main duties of the job
To work as part of the Integrated Neighbourhood/ Locality team under the direction of the district nursing team leader and manager, supporting the provision of high quality holistic nursing care to patients, 24 hours a day 7 days a week
The Health Care Assistant will work with and without direct supervision of a registered nurse providing care to patients in their own homes and other community settings, as delegated by the district nursing team leader following appropriate training and supervision to ensure clinical competence and safe effective care
To support other health care professionals in the provision of high quality care in the locality population
About us
LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.
Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.
We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.
LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.
The wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do. We offer a wide range of resources, tools and support to help you thrive both in and out of work.
Explore our full wellbeing offer here: Keeping our workforce well
Details
Date posted
27 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
Part-time
Reference number
351-CEN2691-EB
Job locations
Preston West
Preston
PR2 1HR
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 in Health and social Care (or evidence of working towards this)
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Health and Safety and Risk Management
- Knowledge of Lone Working and associated risk management
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a care setting
- Skills to deliver personal care
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of effective interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently in community setting
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 in Health and social Care (or evidence of working towards this)
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Health and Safety and Risk Management
- Knowledge of Lone Working and associated risk management
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a care setting
- Skills to deliver personal care
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of effective interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently in community setting
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
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Preston West
Preston
PR2 1HR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Preston West
Preston
PR2 1HR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Manager
Denise McCann
Details
Date posted
27 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
Part-time
Reference number
351-CEN2691-EB
Job locations
Preston West
Preston
PR2 1HR
United Kingdom
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