Healthcare Assistant in Durham inDurham PUBLISHED MON 10 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section
Band 3: £24,465 to £26,598 a year pro rata
PERMANENT
SPONSORSHIP POSSIBLE
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust recpyk0tua0
Job description
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for band 3 Health CareAssistant to join our Medical Same Day Emergency Care team. SDEC is adepartment whereby patients with some medical concerns can be assessed,diagnosed and discharged safely in the same day. We require a committed andreliable health care assistant to support this service. The service is fastfaced, delivering high quality care to adult medical patients who havepresented to the hospital as an emergency.Your role will be to support the Registered Nurse providecare and you will be integral to the flow of patients through the department.In return we will provide any work specific training and you will be supportedby the senior nursing team within the department.As you will be expected to deal with staff, patients andrelatives on a daily basis as well as recording routine clinical observations,the successful applicant will be able to demonstrate excellent communicationskill both written and verbal. You willpossess good organisational skills and be able to contribute to the developmentof flexible working arrangements within the team.You will have the opportunity to work additionalhours at times of service need.
Main duties of the job
Toprovide care to patients following instructions in the care plan, programme orpathway.Todemonstrate competence in the accurate recording of routine clinicalobservations.Torecognise abnormal recordings or signs of change in a patients condition andreport changes to a registerednurse.To assesspatients level of dependence in meeting personal care needs and giveappropriate assistance (includes hygiene, mobility, nutrition, elimination andcomfort).To assistpatients to eat and drink in a sensitive and supportive manner.Toaccurately record information on patient food charts and fluid balance charts,reporting concerns to a registered nurse.To carryout clinical skills relevant to the ward/department and patient group (egphlebotomy, ECG recording, simple dressings,cannulation).To assistclinical team with data entry, filing and maintaining accurate documentation ofcare.To assistin escorting, transferring and discharging patients, ensuring all property ispacked and the bed area is prepared for the next patient.To ensuretreatment rooms and ward areas are adequately stocked and tidy.Toparticipate in clinical supervision.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the managerYou must be able to produceALLcertificates stated essential in the
Person Specification
or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checksWe provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-representedFull
Job description
s can be found in the adverts supporting documentsOver reliance onAI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant's chances ofsuccessFor the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two yearsof
Experience
working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to considersponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria andhave a current visa expiring within 3 months)
Details
Date posted
10 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 3
Salary
£24,465 to £26,598 a year pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
C9439-2526-0526-1
Job location
sUniversity Hospital Of North DurhamNorth RoadDurhamDH1 5TW
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assist in the assessment of patients attending thedepartment via ambulance and other routes.To provide care to patients depending on their needs underthe direction of the Qualified Nursing staff.To demonstrate competence in the accurate recording ofroutine clinical observations.To recognise abnormal recordings or signs of change in apatients condition and report changes to a registered nurse.To assess patients level of dependence in meeting personalcare needs and give appropriate assistance (includes hygiene, mobility,nutrition, elimination and comfort).To assist patients to eat and drink in a sensitive andsupportive manner.To accurately record information on patient food charts andfluid balance charts, reporting concerns to a registered nurse.To carry out clinical skills relevant to the ward/departmentand patient group (eg phlebotomy, ECG recording, simple dressings).To assist clinical team with data entry, filing andmaintaining accurate documentation of care.To assist in escorting, transferring and dischargingpatients and the area is prepared for the next patient.To ensure treatment rooms and ward areas are adequatelystocked and tidy.To ensure the non- clinicalTo participate in clinical supervision.To assist in resolving conflict by responding to concernsand complaints in a positive manner.To attend mandatory and role specific trainingto the role
Job description
Person Specification
Special Skills & KnowledgeEssentialGood verbal and written command ofEnglish.Ability to act upon own initiative.Good communication skills.Able to work under some pressure.Ability to show leadershipAbility to plan own work.Ability to work calmly under pressure.Willing to take and record patientobservations.DesirableKnowledge of care and related procedures, clinical observations, relevant legislationSpecial RequirementsEssentialSelf-motivated and able to motivate others.Excellent communication & interpersonalskills.Reflective practitioner.Ability to work in a busy and varied workenvironment and respond to changeDesirableBe able to offer pastoral care to mentors and students when providing feedback on performance.Personal AttributesEssentialGood interpersonal skills.Able to engage and build effective relationships at all levels.Understanding of the role of HCSW.Able to work as part of a team.Knowledge and understanding of the need for confidentiality.
Experience
EssentialComputer skills.Ability to learn new skills.DesirablePrevious
Experience
in caring for others.
Qualifications
EssentialRelevant NVQ Level 3 or equivalent relevant
Experience
.Care Certificate or willingness to complete within first 6 months of commencement in post.GCSE equivalent in English and Mathematics.DesirableShort courses relevant to undertake patient and clinical care duties.
Experience
in caring for others.
Experience
.Care Certificate or willingness to complete within first 6 months of commencement in post.GCSE equivalent in English and Mathematics.DesirableShort courses relevant to undertake patient and clinical care duties.Employer
Details
An exciting opportunity has arisen for band 3 Health CareAssistant to join our Medical Same Day Emergency Care team. SDEC is adepartment whereby patients with some medical concerns can be assessed,diagnosed and discharged safely in the same day. We require a committed andreliable health care assistant to support this service. The service is fastfaced, delivering high quality care to adult medical patients who havepresented to the hospital as an emergency.Your role will be to support the Registered Nurse providecare and you will be integral to the flow of patients through the department.In return we will provide any work specific training and you will be supportedby the senior nursing team within the department.As you will be expected to deal with staff, patients andrelatives on a daily basis as well as recording routine clinical observations,the successful applicant will be able to demonstrate excellent communicationskill both written and verbal. You willpossess good organisational skills and be able to contribute to the developmentof flexible working arrangements within the team.You will have the opportunity to work additionalhours at times of service need.
Main duties of the job
Toprovide care to patients following instructions in the care plan, programme orpathway.Todemonstrate competence in the accurate recording of routine clinicalobservations.Torecognise abnormal recordings or signs of change in a patients condition andreport changes to a registerednurse.To assesspatients level of dependence in meeting personal care needs and giveappropriate assistance (includes hygiene, mobility, nutrition, elimination andcomfort).To assistpatients to eat and drink in a sensitive and supportive manner.Toaccurately record information on patient food charts and fluid balance charts,reporting concerns to a registered nurse.To carryout clinical skills relevant to the ward/department and patient group (egphlebotomy, ECG recording, simple dressings,cannulation).To assistclinical team with data entry, filing and maintaining accurate documentation ofcare.To assistin escorting, transferring and discharging patients, ensuring all property ispacked and the bed area is prepared for the next patient.To ensuretreatment rooms and ward areas are adequately stocked and tidy.Toparticipate in clinical supervision.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the managerYou must be able to produceALLcertificates stated essential in the
Person Specification
or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checksWe provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-representedFull
Job description
s can be found in the adverts supporting documentsOver reliance onAI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant's chances ofsuccessFor the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two yearsof
Experience
working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to considersponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria andhave a current visa expiring within 3 months)
Details
Date posted
10 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 3
Salary
£24,465 to £26,598 a year pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
C9439-2526-0526-1
Job location
sUniversity Hospital Of North DurhamNorth RoadDurhamDH1 5TW
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assist in the assessment of patients attending thedepartment via ambulance and other routes.To provide care to patients depending on their needs underthe direction of the Qualified Nursing staff.To demonstrate competence in the accurate recording ofroutine clinical observations.To recognise abnormal recordings or signs of change in apatients condition and report changes to a registered nurse.To assess patients level of dependence in meeting personalcare needs and give appropriate assistance (includes hygiene, mobility,nutrition, elimination and comfort).To assist patients to eat and drink in a sensitive andsupportive manner.To accurately record information on patient food charts andfluid balance charts, reporting concerns to a registered nurse.To carry out clinical skills relevant to the ward/departmentand patient group (eg phlebotomy, ECG recording, simple dressings).To assist clinical team with data entry, filing andmaintaining accurate documentation of care.To assist in escorting, transferring and dischargingpatients and the area is prepared for the next patient.To ensure treatment rooms and ward areas are adequatelystocked and tidy.To ensure the non- clinicalTo participate in clinical supervision.To assist in resolving conflict by responding to concernsand complaints in a positive manner.To attend mandatory and role specific trainingto the role
Job description
Person Specification
Special Skills & KnowledgeEssentialGood verbal and written command ofEnglish.Ability to act upon own initiative.Good communication skills.Able to work under some pressure.Ability to show leadershipAbility to plan own work.Ability to work calmly under pressure.Willing to take and record patientobservations.DesirableKnowledge of care and related procedures, clinical observations, relevant legislationSpecial RequirementsEssentialSelf-motivated and able to motivate others.Excellent communication & interpersonalskills.Reflective practitioner.Ability to work in a busy and varied workenvironment and respond to changeDesirableBe able to offer pastoral care to mentors and students when providing feedback on performance.Personal AttributesEssentialGood interpersonal skills.Able to engage and build effective relationships at all levels.Understanding of the role of HCSW.Able to work as part of a team.Knowledge and understanding of the need for confidentiality.
Experience
EssentialComputer skills.Ability to learn new skills.DesirablePrevious
Experience
in caring for others.
Qualifications
EssentialRelevant NVQ Level 3 or equivalent relevant
Experience
.Care Certificate or willingness to complete within first 6 months of commencement in post.GCSE equivalent in English and Mathematics.DesirableShort courses relevant to undertake patient and clinical care duties.
Experience
in caring for others.
Experience
.Care Certificate or willingness to complete within first 6 months of commencement in post.GCSE equivalent in English and Mathematics.DesirableShort courses relevant to undertake patient and clinical care duties.Employer
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Useful skills for a Healthcare Assistant:
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To work as a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) in the UK, you need a combination of practical skills, personal qualities, and a basic understanding of healthcare principles. While specific requirements might vary depending on the employer or the care setting, here are the key skills and attributes typically required:
Essential Skills:
1. Communication Skills:
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Good listening skills to understand patients' needs and concerns.
2. Empathy and Compassion:
- Understanding and sensitivity to the feelings of patients.
- Ability to provide emotional support and reassurance.
3. Basic Clinical Skills:
- Understanding of basic health and hygiene standards.
- Ability to assist with daily living activities (bathing, dressing, feeding, etc.).
- Monitoring vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse) can also be necessary.
4. Teamwork:
- Ability to work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals.
- Being a supportive team player.
5. Time Management:
- Ability to prioritize tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Managing time effectively to ensure all patients receive appropriate care.
6. Attention to Detail:
- Being meticulous in following care plans and documenting changes in patients’ conditions.
- Paying close attention to patient safety.
7. Problem Solving Skills:
- Ability to respond to a variety of situations and challenges quickly and effectively.
- Competence in recognizing changes in a patient's condition and taking appropriate action.
8. Physical Stamina:
- Capability to perform physically demanding tasks, such as lifting and moving patients.
- Maintaining energy and stamina for long shifts.
Personal Qualities:
- Patience: Working in healthcare can be challenging; patience is crucial when dealing with patients who may be distressed or unwell.
- Reliability: Being dependable and trustworthy is essential for providing good patient care.
- Adaptability: Flexibility to handle varying work environments and situations.
- Respectfulness: Maintaining dignity for patients and treating them respectfully.
Training and Qualifications:
While formal qualifications may not always be required, having a relevant qualification, such as a Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, can be beneficial. Some employers provide on-the-job training, and courses in first aid, safeguarding, or infection control may also be useful.
Experience:
Any previous experience in healthcare, customer service, or caring environments can greatly enhance your application. Volunteering in hospitals, care homes, or community services can provide valuable experience and skills.
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