Healthcare Assistant - District Nursing | Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust


Company:	Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Salary:	£31,554 - £33,270 per annum inclusive of HCAS (pro rata)
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, NW8 8EG
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	12 Oct 2026
Closing date:	13 Nov 2026

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Summary

We are looking for a caring and motivatedBand 3 Healthcare Assistantto join the Maida Vale District Nursing Team, based at Lisson Grove Health Centre.

Working under the guidance and supervision of a registered nurse or allied health professional, you will provide general and specific care to a delegated caseload, helping people maintain their independence and receive individualised, person-centred care.

You will be supported to develop your skills and complete competency assessments relevant to your clinical practice.

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• A Higher Professional Diploma in Health and Wellbeing (NVQ/QCF Level 3) or recognised equivalent.

• Experience of working in a health or social care setting and as part of a team.

• Good communication, literacy, numeracy and IT skills.

• The ability to organise your time and workload effectively.

• A willingness to undertake further training and development.

This is an opportunity to contribute to a community nursing service focused on delivering safe, high-quality care closer to home.

This is a fixed-term opportunity until May 2027. Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

As a Healthcare Assistant, you will work within agreed competencies, procedures and protocols to support the delivery of high-quality patient care.

Key responsibilities include:

• Contributing to patient assessment and accurately recording and reporting relevant clinical information.

• Undertaking delegated clinical activities once assessed as competent, including vital signs, urinalysis, glucose monitoring and mobility-related interventions.

• Supporting patients to maintain independence with activities of daily living.

• Identifying and promptly reporting changes in a patient’s condition.

• Communicating effectively and sensitively with patients, carers, colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary team.

• Organising and prioritising your delegated caseload and appointments with minimal supervision.

• Maintaining accurate patient records and using clinical databases and IT systems.

• Following infection prevention, health and safety, lone-working, data protection and incident-reporting requirements.

• Participating in training, competency development, team meetings, audits and service improvement.

• Working within your level of competence and seeking appropriate support when required

We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.

What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life’s most important moments.

Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.

We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.

Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trust’s values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.

This advert closes on Monday 19 Oct 2026

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