Clinical Support Worker (Brampton & Longtown - District Nursing)
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
The closing date is 24 April 2026
An exciting opportunity to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic Band 3 Health Care Assistant to work with the Community Nursing Team. You will be based predominantly at Brampton & Longtown Integrated Care Centre as part of the Carlisle & District Integrated Care Centre. You will provide care to patients in their own home setting, often in remote or rural areas of our ICC. This role requires you to demonstrate the skills and knowledge to support the provision of high quality care and to support patients with complex needs within the community setting.
We currently have a 30‑hour per week, permanent position available. Daily working hours are between 8:30 am and 11:00 pm.
As a Health Care Assistant, working under the direction of a registered health care professional, you will undertake a range of delegated patient nursing and care duties including clinical observations and recording patient information, working largely alone and unsupervised. The Care Group is commissioned to provide 24/7 nursing services.
About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
* Being a clinically led organisation
* Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
* A positive patient experience every time
* A great place to work
* Managing our money well
We are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
We work together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.
Job responsibilities
See attached job description for full details. Key responsibilities include:
* Providing delegated patient nursing and care duties under professional supervision.
* Recording clinical observations accurately and promptly.
* Supporting patients with complex needs in the community setting.
* Working independently and being able to manage time and priorities effectively.
Eligibility and EEO statements
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts.
Individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may not be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List. Applicants must check their eligibility prior to applying.
Qualifications
* Level 3 vocational qualification or equivalent clinical support training.
* National Care Certificate, or commitment to complete within 12 weeks of commencing employment.
* Numeracy and literacy level 2.
* Relevant additional training for Clinical Support Workers.
Knowledge and Experience
* Experience of working in health or social care.
* Experience of undertaking and recording clinical observations and escalating changes or findings.
* Working knowledge of legislation underpinning care provision.
* Understanding of the importance of robust, accurate, clear, timely documentation.
* Insight into behaviours and skills of a carer and the need for effective teamwork.
* Knowledge of safeguarding.
* Understanding of GDPR and confidentiality.
* Familiarity with current NHS and social care policies.
* Experience of working in the Trust previously.
Skills and Aptitudes
* Excellent interpersonal, communication and active listening skills.
* Ability to adopt appropriate styles and methods of communication.
* Time‑keeping, planning and prioritisation skills.
* Basic IT skills to use electronic patient records and other Trust systems.
* Analytical and judgement skills to make decisions based on patient interactions, observations and metrics.
* Demonstration of holistic person‑centred care and related procedures.
* Initiative and compassionate values for dignified care.
* Ability to encourage and support patients to remain independent.
* Effective interaction with a wide range of people at all levels.
* Pro‑active and empathetic attitude.
* Team and independent working capability.
* Commitment to high‑quality patient care.
* Willingness to undertake job‑related training and multi‑disciplinary competencies.
* Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
* Understanding of professional image and appearance.
* Reliability, adaptability and dependability.
* Venepuncture skill.
Other Requirements
* Promote equality and value diversity.
* Adhere to Trust Values and professional behaviours.
* Ability to travel between sites or attend off‑site meetings or training.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check must be completed. The cost of the DBS will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction: standard check £28.00 and enhanced check £56.00, deducted over a four‑month period or as a one‑off payment.
Benefits
* 27‑day holiday scheme rising to 33 days after 10 years.
* NHS discounts*.
* Salary sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*.
* Vivup, a free, confidential counselling and information service.
*Subject to eligibility
Salary and Working Pattern
£25,760 to £27,476 per annum, pro rata.
Permanent, part‑time (30 hours per week).
Employer
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Location
Brampton & Longtown District Nursing Team, Brampton War Memorial Hospital, Tree Road.
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