Community Healthcare Assistant

Role overview

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is inviting applications for a Community Healthcare Assistant in Windsor and Maidenhead. In this role, you will support the delivery of care to people in their own homes while working alongside experienced, supportive teams. The Trust describes itself as CQC rated Outstanding and emphasises a strong in-house training approach plus opportunities to grow your career.

Main purpose of the role

The Healthcare Assistant position is a key part of Community Nursing Teams. You will be expected to work to the competencies for this level, and to demonstrate the Trust’s core values through your day-to-day practice and professional behaviour.

Key duties

• Carry out daily home visits for multiple patients.
• Provide high-quality nursing support to patients with a broad range of health needs.
• Deliver clinical and therapeutic care in line with Trust policies and protocols, as set out in the band 3 competency assessment tool.
• Support holistic care planning by collecting initial information, tracking patient progress, sharing feedback and reports, and contributing to care reviews with the Community Nursing Team.

About the employer

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides specialist mental health and community health services across Berkshire. The organisation states that it is committed to delivering excellent care and to creating an inclusive, compassionate workplace where staff feel they belong and are able to thrive.

Trust values

• Caring for and about people is the highest priority.
• Delivering safe, high-quality services is central to the Trust’s work.
• Collaboration is used to develop practical and innovative solutions.

Benefits and support

• Flexible working arrangements to help maintain work-life balance.
• 27 days of annual leave, increasing with service, plus the option to buy and sell leave.
• A generous NHS pension scheme.
• Strong learning and career development support.
• Cycle to Work and car leasing options, including electric vehicles.
• Access to wellbeing resources and support services.
• Discounts with many well-known retailers and restaurants.
• Staff networks covering race, diversity, disability, the environment, and the armed forces community.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and special leave provisions.
• Free parking at Trust locations.

Contact for informal enquiries

Name: Tammy Hartshorne
Job title: Team Lead
Email: tammy.hartshorne@berkshire.nhs.uk
Telephone: 07825366198