Health Care Assistant - District Nursing Service
Band 3
Main area Community & Intermediate Care Services Grade Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (This includes weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis. Working from alternate bases within East Lancashire may be required and the ability to work contracted hours rotationally across day and night shifts, as reasonably required by the needs of the service.) Job ref 435-CIC-045-26
Site ELHT Footprint Town ELHT Footprint Salary £25,760 - £27,476 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 24/06/2026 08:00
At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 9,500 staff.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Health Care Assistant to join the East Lancashire District Nursing Service. This patient‑facing role involves working autonomously, with the support of the wider team, to deliver high‑quality planned care. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong problem‑solving skills, adaptability and resilience. Full training and development will be provided, including a dedicated mentor and a structured competency framework to ensure confidence and capability in the role.
The post requires the ability to work contracted hours on a rotational basis across day and night shifts, in line with the needs of a 7‑day service that includes weekends and Bank Holidays. Base location, hours and working pattern will be discussed at interview. We actively promote flexible working to support work–life balance.
A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential for this role.
Main duties of the job
The Health Care Assistant will work as a key member of the District Nursing Service, supporting registered nurses in delivering high‑quality care to patients across a range of community settings.
The post holder will undertake delegated clinical tasks, including phlebotomy, and will be expected to carry out all interventions competently and to a high standard within their scope of practice. They will contribute to both planned and unscheduled care, supporting the delivery and evaluation of care and interventions as directed by a registered practitioner. The role also requires the individual to take responsibility for maintaining and developing their own clinical competence, ensuring safe and effective practice at all times.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Functional Skills in English and Maths, (Level 1 or equivalent) at interview assessment
* National Care Certificate
* Level 2 or Level 3 In Health and Social Care Subject (or willingness to work towards)
Experience
* Previous experience in a health care environment
* Evidence of working as a member of a team
* Understands nature of the HCA role and responsibilities
* Experience in a customer focused environment
Skills and Knowledge
* Understands concept of Confidentiality and standards of conduct and care
* Willingness to undertake additional training and development in post
Personal Attributes
* Ability to work contracted hours rotationally across day and night shifts, as reasonably required by the needs of the service.
* Ability to work alone as well as part of a team
* Full UK driving licence with access to a car
Salary and closure
Please note that the salary advertised is for full time hours. If this post is less than 37.5 hours per week, the salary will be pro‑rated. For posts on Agenda for Change pay‑scales, new entrants to the NHS will normally commence on the first pay point of the relevant band.
This vacancy may close before the closing date if the recruiting manager deems sufficient applications have been received. Therefore it is advised to complete your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Please ensure you check the email account from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application.
Please note that shortlisting is completed anonymously with candidates being assessed against the essential criteria for the post. Therefore only applicants, who can clearly demonstrate how they meet our person specification criteria in their application, will be short‑listed.
Disclosure and Barring Scheme (DBS)
If the role you are applying for is identified as either controlled or regulated activity as defined in the Safeguarding vulnerable Groups Act (2006) any offer of employment is provisional upon a satisfactory DBS check being obtained.
The healthcare sector is exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
In line with other NHS organisations in the North West Region, the Trust is now passing the charge for undertaking a DBS check on to candidates in the event they are successfully appointed into the post for which they have applied. Candidates can choose whether to pay this over 1‑3 months as a deduction from the monthly salary. However, if you are applying for a post as a BANK worker, the payment must be made in full at the time of employment checks. By applying for this vacancy you are agreeing to this undertaking in the event you are successfully appointed.
The cost of an Enhanced Disclosure will be £55.38 and for a Standard Disclosure will be £27.38.
This cost is not applicable for a Volunteer post.
Equal opportunities
The Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to improving the working lives of our staff and operates a 'Zero Tolerance' policy to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment. In addition, our aim is to help protect children and vulnerable adults by providing a first‑class service to the recruitment of people into positions of trust.
We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve.
We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or social background.
We especially welcome applications from members of our black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities, as we have identified that ELHT has an under‑representation of BAME employees. Appointments will be made on merit.
Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.
If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible. By telephone 01254 732075 or email admin.recruitment@elht.nhs.uk or write to Employment Services, Parkview Offices, Haslingden Road, Blackburn, BB2 3HH
Legal and accreditation
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
The service welcomes informal enquiries and is happy to arrange site visits for prospective candidates who would like to know more before applying.
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