Healthcare Assistant | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 03 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £24,937 - £26,598 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 November 2025 |
| Location: | Reading, RG1 8NQ |
| Company: | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7526704/371-CHS1087-A |
Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work with the Community Nursing Teams in Reading based at 7-9CremyllRoad, Reading, RG1 8NQ. You will be working in the role of Community Health Care Assistant an important part of the ever-evolving Community Nursing service. The core hours of the service are 08.30-19.00 Monday- Friday however the hours are negotiable. You willbe responsible forproviding care to housebound patients. The role of theHealthcare assistant is a vital role to support the ongoing work of the Community Nurses and Community Nursing Sister/District Nurse. The staff work closely with members of wider multi-disciplinary teams including the local Palliative Care team, Community Matrons, Social Care Coordinators and Specialist Nurses. Clinical skillsrequiredfor this post would include venepuncture, basic wound management, and continence assessment skills. Full training is available within the Trust for the successful applicant and there is the opportunity to attend training to extend the role to the administration of certain injectable medication.
• Working closely with the nursing staff to provide a high standard in individual patient care.
• Responsible formaintainingdetailed,accurateand confidential patient records, adhering to Trust policies.
• Able to prioritise work using time appropriately, referring patients to otheragenciesas necessary.
• Part of an effective supportive team, working together to provide clinical advice and support to other staff and patients.
• As a community healthcare assistant,you’llwork one-to-one with adult patients in their own homes and in local neighbourhoods – where people prefer to be treated for many conditions and diseases.
• You will have the opportunity to build ongoing relationships thatbenefitpatients, families and the different professionals involved in cases.
• You may be the kind of person who enjoys the independence of travelling around the community outside of a clinical setting. The working hours suit many people too. You will occasionally work bank holidays and weekends. All rosters are published at least 8 weeks in advance.
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites
The “must haves” for this role:
1. People skills to work effectively with colleagues and patients – with excellent listening and communication skills.
1. A driving license and access to a car
1. Calm approach and ability to prioritise and work within a busy team
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet thecriteria in theperson specificationand write about thispoint-by-pointin your supporting statementfor the best chance of being shortlisted.
We’recommitted to equal opportunitiesand welcomeapplications fromall sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected inour accreditations:Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award.Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Pleasedon’thesitate to call:Laura Rayfieldat 07767677076or email:laura.rayfield@berkshire.nhs.ukwho’llbe delighted to help.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so pleasesubmityour application as soon as possible.
This advert closes on Sunday 12 Oct 2025
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