Healthcare Assistant Band 2-3 progressive role in Dartford inDartford PUBLISHED THU 13 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section
Band 2: Competitive rates
PERMANENT
NO SPONSORSHIP
Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust rPnKt7V5
Job description
Job summary
Are you new to care or do you have caring
Experience
and are looking to join the NHS?As we are looking to recruit people into a development post. You will start as a Band 2 Healthcare Assistant and following successful completion of competencies will progress to a Band 3 Healthcare Assistant.If you are an enthusiastic and motivated individual and want to join our clinical patient facing teams on the wards and in Outpatients here at Darent Valley Hospital we want to hear from you.We have opportunities in both inpatient areas and outpatients. Hours of work in inpatient areas are long days and weekend 7 days a week and shift times are: 07.00 - 19.30 and 19.00-07.30, shifts in outpatients run between 08.00 - 18.00 depending on clinical need.We have a dedicated HCA education team who will support you through an induction programme and completion of your care certificate. Once obtained which is anticipated to be within 6 months you will be uplifted to a band 3.If you require further information, please contact Sukie Gill - Head of Nursing for Surgical, critical and planned care on: or Carole Sheehan - Senior Matron Medicine, Cancer and Emergency Care on DGT does not offer sponsorship to roles that are band 4 and under.Therefore, pleasedo not applyto this role if you require sponsorship.If your application is found to require sponsorship, please note your application will be stopped and withdrawn.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work independently as a member of the nursing team following agreed plans of care pathways.They will provide support for the Registered Nursing staff in maintaining a stable and safe clinical environment.
About us
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or
Experience
, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and
Experience
s to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.
Details
Date posted
13 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 2
Salary
£25,768 a year Incl fringe rate and Pro rata if part time
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
252-6930294-H
Job location
sDVHDARENT VALLEY HOSPITALDartfordDA2 8DA
Job description
Job responsibilities
Undertakes duties on wards, across the Trust, as required by service demands.Courteously receives patients/clients, relatives and visitors onto the ward.Please see attached JD for detailed description and responsibilities.
Job description
Person Specification
Education and TrainingEssentialFunctional Skills at Level 2 (Literacy and numeracy) GCSE grade A-C (or equivalent) in English and MathsCare CertificateDesirableEvidence of CPDKnowledge and SkillsEssentialCustomer Care skillsExcellent communication skills both written and verbalInterpersonal SkillsIT literateDesirableBasic understanding of Anatomy & PhysiologyBasic understanding of Anatomy & PhysiologyAble to act on own initiative (in relation to delivering patient/client care)
Experience
EssentialAble to act on own initiative (in relation to delivering patient/client care)
Experience
of working in a caring environment, either in health, social or voluntary servicesDesirable
Experience
of staff management
Experience
of staff management
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
Are you new to care or do you have caring
Experience
and are looking to join the NHS?As we are looking to recruit people into a development post. You will start as a Band 2 Healthcare Assistant and following successful completion of competencies will progress to a Band 3 Healthcare Assistant.If you are an enthusiastic and motivated individual and want to join our clinical patient facing teams on the wards and in Outpatients here at Darent Valley Hospital we want to hear from you.We have opportunities in both inpatient areas and outpatients. Hours of work in inpatient areas are long days and weekend 7 days a week and shift times are: 07.00 - 19.30 and 19.00-07.30, shifts in outpatients run between 08.00 - 18.00 depending on clinical need.We have a dedicated HCA education team who will support you through an induction programme and completion of your care certificate. Once obtained which is anticipated to be within 6 months you will be uplifted to a band 3.If you require further information, please contact Sukie Gill - Head of Nursing for Surgical, critical and planned care on: or Carole Sheehan - Senior Matron Medicine, Cancer and Emergency Care on DGT does not offer sponsorship to roles that are band 4 and under.Therefore, pleasedo not applyto this role if you require sponsorship.If your application is found to require sponsorship, please note your application will be stopped and withdrawn.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work independently as a member of the nursing team following agreed plans of care pathways.They will provide support for the Registered Nursing staff in maintaining a stable and safe clinical environment.
About us
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or
Experience
, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and
Experience
s to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.
Details
Date posted
13 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 2
Salary
£25,768 a year Incl fringe rate and Pro rata if part time
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
252-6930294-H
Job location
sDVHDARENT VALLEY HOSPITALDartfordDA2 8DA
Job description
Job responsibilities
Undertakes duties on wards, across the Trust, as required by service demands.Courteously receives patients/clients, relatives and visitors onto the ward.Please see attached JD for detailed description and responsibilities.
Job description
Person Specification
Education and TrainingEssentialFunctional Skills at Level 2 (Literacy and numeracy) GCSE grade A-C (or equivalent) in English and MathsCare CertificateDesirableEvidence of CPDKnowledge and SkillsEssentialCustomer Care skillsExcellent communication skills both written and verbalInterpersonal SkillsIT literateDesirableBasic understanding of Anatomy & PhysiologyBasic understanding of Anatomy & PhysiologyAble to act on own initiative (in relation to delivering patient/client care)
Experience
EssentialAble to act on own initiative (in relation to delivering patient/client care)
Experience
of working in a caring environment, either in health, social or voluntary servicesDesirable
Experience
of staff management
Experience
of staff management
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
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