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Job summary

Main area
Community Health Services
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 30 hours per week
Job ref
351-CEN2691-EB
Employer
Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Preston West
Town
Preston
Salary
£25,760 - £27,476 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
09/11/2026 23:59

Employer heading

Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust logo

Community Healthcare Assistant

Band 3

Our Vision is to provide the best mental health, learning disability, autism, community, and physical health services for the populations we serve.

As an integrated Trust, Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCFT) delivers a comprehensive range of services, including:

  • Primary and secondary mental health care for children and adults, including specialist inpatient child and adolescent mental health provision, perinatal mental health, and forensic services with low and medium secure care.
  • Specialist mental health inpatient care for individuals with learning disabilities, alongside specialist community support for children and adults with learning disabilities and autism, including intensive support.
  • Extensive community physical health and well-being services for children and adults, covering prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and long-term condition management.

The Trust was first established in 2002 and employs approximately 7,500 staff who provide care from more than 400 sites. The organisation offers opportunities for medics, mental health, general nurses, children’s nurses, allied health professionals, psychology, administration and clerical staff, apprentices and volunteers, as well as those specialising in learning disabilities and community physical health services.

For more information visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT.

Job overview

This role is part time 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

Working for our organisation

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 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • NVQ level 3 in Health and social Care (or evidence of working towards this)

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Knowledge of Health and Safety and Risk Management
  • Knowledge of Lone Working and associated risk management

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience in a care setting
  • Skills to deliver personal care

Skills and Abilities

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of effective interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently in community setting

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerCare Leaver CovenantStep into healthDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - Gold

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
Denise McCann
Job title
Manager
Email address
[email protected]
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