Clinical Support Worker
At a glance
- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Full-time, Flexible working
- Posted
- 02/09/2026
- Closes
- 09/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
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Role summary
This role involves working as a Clinical Support Worker under the supervision of qualified staff to provide care for clients in their own homes, and occasionally in other primary health care settings. The post supports a 24-hour district nursing service, requiring flexibility to work shifts between 8:00am and 4:00pm, seven days a week. The successful candidate will assist in delivering unscheduled care, requiring motivation, excellent interpersonal skills, and a caring nature.
Key responsibilities
- Work under the guidance of qualified staff to meet client needs in their homes and other primary care settings.
- Support the 24-hour district nursing service, working shifts between 8:00am - 4:00pm, 7 days a week.
- Assist in the delivery of unscheduled, unpredictable episodes of care, using appropriate initiative.
- Be willing to undertake additional training to effectively deliver care to the client group.
- Maintain professional conduct, participate in supervision, and comply with Trust policies and mandatory training.
- Use appropriate information systems for patient care, including inputting data and completing documentation.
Essential criteria
- English and Mathematics GCSE grade 9-2 (A*-E) or equivalent. This includes Key Skills Level 1 in Communication and Application of Number or Functional Skills Level 1 in English and Mathematics
- Competence based level 3 Qualification e.g. NVQ or Diploma in Healthcare Support or equivalent experience and able to demonstrate the completion of the Care Certificate issued by an employer
- Willingness to undertake any training or development relevant to the role
- Moving and Handling
- Infection Control
- Customer Care
- Previous experience with a healthcare setting (18 months)
- Insight into the roles of responsibilities of the post
- Demonstrate a commitment to a caring profession
- Understand the importance of record keeping
- Literacy skills
- IT skills
- Ability to work as a team member
- Ability to work in a busy environment
- Able to use own initiative
- Aware of own limitations/ level of competence
- Good communication Skills
- Access to transport to undertake multiple visits to patient's place of residence
Desirable criteria
- Competent in venepuncture, cannulation and simple wound dressings
- Experience of record keeping
- Experience in undertaking point of care testing
- Experience in application of basic dressing techniques
- Plan delegated workload
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 3 at £24,625 – £25,674 a year, across England.
This advert: £25,760 – £27,476 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 1d ago · Closes in 7d
Plenty of time to prepare a strong application.
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Job summary
To work under the guidance and supervision of qualified members of staff to meet the needs of the clients in their own home. The job may also occasionally require the provision of care of clients in some other primary health care setting. Calderdale provides a 24 hours district nursing service and the job entails supporting this service.
The post is for a healthcare assistant working between the hours of 8:00am - 4:00pm (depending on shifts) 7 days a week.
\* A valid UK driving licence is essential for the post with access to your own vehicle and full business insurance \*
Main duties of the job
Applicants must be a motivated and passionate about high quality patient care have excellent interpersonal skills, be flexible and have an ability to work under pressure. Assist in the delivery of unscheduled, unpredictable episodes of care on a regular basis, with appropriate use of initiative.
Be willing to undertaken any additional training appropriate for this role, to enable effective delivery of care of the client group.
Previous experience in a healthcare setting is desirable.
It is essential that the candidate is confident , resilient and has a caring nature.
About us
Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT)provides a supportive and inclusive workplace, staffs health and well-being is extremely important to us and we provide a range
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