Job summary
- Main area
- Wycombe ACHT
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job share
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 434-CR8230596-B
- Employer
- Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Chichester House or William Rathbone House
- Town
- High Wycombe or Aylesbury
- Salary
- £25,760 - £27,476 per annum (pro rata for part time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 20/10/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Community Health Care Support Worker - countywide
Band 3
Be part of our BHT family
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) is an integrated provider of acute hospital and community services for people living in Buckinghamshire and the surrounding area.
We care for over half a million patients every year:
- Provide specialist spinal services at our world renowned National Spinal Injuries Centre at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, the birthplace of the Paralympics
- Nationally recognised for urology and skin cancer services
- Regional specialist centre for burns, plastic surgery, dermatology, stroke and cardiac services
- Deliver community services in health centres, schools, patients’ own homes, community hospitals and community hubs.
More than 6,500 people from different nations, cultures and backgrounds work for us.
We would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options. We strive to be a family friendly, inclusive employer.
If you require any assistance in making this application, please contact [email protected] or phone 01494 734868.
We pride ourselves in being a great place to work and invite you to join our BHT family.
Job overview
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.**
Working for our organisation
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 working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
- We’re committed 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 within our BHT family improves positive 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.
Detailed job description and main 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 [email protected] quoting the vacancy reference number.
Person specification
Education, Qualifications & Training
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- Valid and current driving license and car to be able to travel to locations throughout locality
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous caring experience of working in health or social care environment
- Awareness of the needs of older people
Desirable criteria
- Awareness of the needs of people with long term conditions
- Previous NHS/Social care /Voluntary organisation experience
- Understanding of Integrated Team
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Clare Charleston
- Job title
- ACP
- Email address
- [email protected]
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