General Nursing Assistant -Community HCA- Int. Placement of Care Hub
At a glance
- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time
- Posted
- 17/09/2026
- Closes
- 20/09/2026
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Role summary
This role involves providing care and support to patients in their own homes as part of the Integrated Placement of Care Hub. Duties include assisting with personal care, medication, meal preparation, and rehabilitation exercises. A significant part of the role also involves supporting end-of-life patients. Full training and mentorship are provided, with opportunities for career progression.
Key responsibilities
- Work under the direct supervision and guidance of the nursing team.
- Act on own initiative in delivering patient care in the community.
- Support multi-disciplinary health professionals in providing a comprehensive rehabilitation programme.
- Provide care and rehabilitation for service users within their own homes under clinical direction.
- Communicate factual information to patients/carers requiring patience, persuasion and reassurance.
- Support patients with administration of medications.
Essential criteria
- Previous experience of working in the NHS and/or a nursing/caring environment.
- Ability to use own initiative when require
- NVQ level 3 in health care or equivalent, or a willingness to work towards.
- Understanding of the NHS and current healthcare issues.
- Excellent interpersonal skills Good Verbal and communication skills. IT literate and documentation skills Organised, good time keeping
- A commitment to quality and safety. Recognition of the importance of showing respect, dignity and compassion to patients and colleagues. A listening, learning and leading approach. A commitment to work together to create the best outcomes. Must demonstrate the Trust's values around both raising concerns at work, and how to treat others who raise concerns.
- Must be willing to act as a role model. Must be willing to take personal responsibility. Must have the courage to speak up. Must value and appreciate the worth of others.
- Occupational Health cleared to perform the duties of the role Ability to perform a wide range of duties according to the Job Description Car driver CRB enhanced check
Desirable criteria
- Experience of providing rehabilitation to others
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of working with end of life patients
- Ability to work with IT systems Experience of working with patients who have difficult communicating.
- Evidence of role modelling examples Evidence of problem solving and contributing to service development Supporting self and colleagues to strive for improvements
- Ability to acknowledge own limitations and seek support to ensure safe practice.
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.
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Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
General Nursing Assistant -Community HCA- Int. Placement of Care Hub
The closing date is 20 September 2026
Job summary
Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP) is expanding its team of General Nursing Assistants (GNAs) who work as part of the Integrated Placement of Care Hub. GNAs provide care and support to patients at home. Examples include assisting with personal care, medication administration, working with a patient in the preparation of light meals, assistance with catheters or stomas, and support with rehabilitation exercises.
CCICP is looking for people with experience of working in care, or as a Health Care Assistant, with a passion for providing high quality care to patients.
GNAs work across CCICP's five care community hubs: Nantwich, Northwich, Winsford, Crewe & SMASH (Sandbach, Middlewich, Alsager, Scholar Green and Haslington).
GNAs can expect to work shifts of 8am - 4pm and/or 2pm - 10pm, across 7 days a week.
Full and part-time roles are available. Full training is provided.
Opportunities for career progression are available. The role provides experience for anyone looking to pursue a career in nursing in the future.
Those interested in applying are encouraged to get in touch for an informal chat. It is important that applicants complete the application form fully, providing examples on how the
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