# Vacancies Healthcare Assistant – Urgent Care Response## Job Introduction## Package DescriptionAs a Healthcare Assistant within our Urgent Care Response Team, you’ll be part of a valued multidisciplinary service supporting patients across the community to receive urgent care in their own homes.You will feel valued as a Healthcare Assistant, receiving access to a wide range of rewards and benefits including:* Agenda for Change Band 3 salary with access to the NHS Pension Scheme* Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays* Ongoing learning and development opportunities* Access to health and wellbeing support services* Employee discounts and reward schemes* Opportunities to progress your career within community healthcare## Job IntroductionOur Urgent Care Response Team provides rapid assessment and treatment to patients in the community, helping to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions and supporting timely discharge from hospital.As a Band 3 Healthcare Assistant, you will work closely with nurses, therapists and other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality care to patients in their own homes. You will assist with a range of clinical and personal care tasks, supporting patients with both acute and ongoing healthcare needs.This is a full-time position working 37.5 hours per week. Shifts are worked between 8:00am and 8:00pm, including weekends and public holidays on a rota basis.## Main ResponsibilitiesYou will be responsible for:* Supporting registered clinicians to deliver urgent care and treatment in patients’ homes.* Undertaking delegated clinical tasks such as phlebotomy, catheter care, wound care and pressure area management.* Monitoring and recording vital signs and reporting any concerns promptly.* Assisting patients with personal care and mobility where required.* Maintaining accurate patient records using electronic systems.* Working independently in the community and as part of a multidisciplinary team.* Providing compassionate, person-centred care that promotes dignity and independence.## The Ideal CandidateWe are looking for a motivated and compassionate Healthcare Assistant who is committed to delivering excellent care in the community.Essential requirements:* NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent experience)* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills* Ability to work independently and as part of a team* Enhanced DBS check* Full, clean UK driving licence* Access to a car that can be used for workDesirable experience:* Community-based healthcare experience* Phlebotomy* Catheter care* Wound care* Pressure area careApply+−Leaflet | OpenStreetMap contributors### Healthcare Assistant – Urgent Care Response* **Salary** £24,785 plus Group Pension* **Frequency** Annual* **Job Reference** HCRGCG/TP/116242/19321* **Contract Type** Permanent - Full Time* **Closing Date** 31 May, 2026* **Job Category** HCRG - Additional Clinical Services* **Business Unit** HCRG - North Kent* **Location** Livingstone Hospital, Dartford, United Kingdom* **Posted on** 15 May, 2026
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