Community Healthcare Assistant - Twilight Service

Posted 4 hours 2 minutes ago by Bromley Healthcare

Permanent
Part Time
Other
Kent, Bromley, United Kingdom, BR1 1
Job Description
Community Healthcare Assistant - Twilight Service Band 3 Main area Community Healthcare Assistant Grade Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 8 hours per week (2 sessions) Job ref 848-BHC-277-26

Site Central Court Town Bromley Salary £30,630 - £32,346 Inc HCAS per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 08/10/:59 Interview date 15/10/2026

Bromley Healthcare, a community interest company, delivers a diverse range of services encompassing community nursing (e.g., district nursing, health visiting, specialist nursing) and therapy services catering to individuals across all age groups. Stemming from the community provider unit of NHS Bromley, we boast extensive experience in serving the Bromley populace over many years.

Working at Bromley Healthcare offers a fulfilling experience. Our distinctive service delivery approach and commitment to hearing every employee's voice ensure a gratifying career journey. As a Social Enterprise, we embrace an innovative approach to healthcare delivery, combining the traditional strengths of the NHS, such as robust training and development opportunities, with the flexibility to reinvest surpluses into community initiatives.

Employees of Bromley Healthcare whose role maybe at risk will receive priority consideration.

Applicants for roles involving driving responsibilities will be required to provide proof of business insurance.

Bromley Healthcare recognises the use of AI but job applicants are advised to ensure their applications are reflective of their skills, knowledge and experience. Where AI has been used in the job application this will need to be declared by the applicant explaining the type of AI used and its purpose, please use the supporting statement section to specify your use of AI.

Job overview Community Healthcare Assistant - Twilight Service - Band 3

Part-time - 8 hours per week (2 sessions)

Across Bromley Borough

Bromley Healthcare has an exciting Community Healthcare Assistant (HCA) opportunity working within the Twilight Nursing Team. The HCA is a valued and integral member of the Nursing Team and is responsible for ensuring the effective delivery of nursing care as directed by the responsible registered nurse and in accordance with Bromley Healthcare policies and procedures.

Candidates should be flexible, motivated and able to work within a changing environment.

Proposed interview date week commencing 12th October 2026

Main duties of the job The successful candidate will undertake delegated nursing tasks in line with their clinical competence. Applicants should have experience/competence to complete the following:

Administration of eye drops

Blood glucose monitoring

Taking and recording blood pressure

Non-complex wound care

Insulin administration

Recording Observations

Recognition of a deteriorating patient

Set up and take down of enteral feeds

This is an exciting time to join our Twilight nursing teams as we commence a new career progression pathway offering fantastic opportunities to community nursing staff.

Please note that you will need to provide documentation proof of a care certificate and NVQ level 3 certificate.

Please note that you should have a current Drivers License and access to a car for work. Shifts are between 18:30 - 22:30.

Working for our organisation Bromley Healthcare is a community interest company providing a wide range of services including community nursing services such as district nursing, health visiting to specialist nurses, as well as therapy services for children, young people and adults.

Salary is dependant on NHS experience and current banding/pay point.

Excellent benefits package available including various pension schemes, discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme, discounted electronics, access to EAP, high street discounts, Blue Light Card eligibility, opportunity to apply for low interest personal loans and an excellent lease car scheme and we are constantly looking to expand our staff benefits.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities Professional
To ensure that all duties undertaken are delegated from a registered nurse.

To work within own competencies at all times

To undertake required training.

To remain up to date with mandatory and statutory training requirements.

To take responsibility for own professional and organisational knowledge and to practice according to Bromley Healthcare Policies and Procedures.
Clinical

Participate in the appropriate care of patients as indicated by the responsible nurse and as indicated in the care plan, reporting back daily or as required.

Recognise the patient's right to privacy, dignity and confidentiality, showing due regard to patient's property.

Participate in palliative care and care of the dying.

Participate in the care of patients with long term conditions.

If competent, undertake reviews of patients with long term conditions e.g. diabetes, following BHC guidelines and protocols, and reporting back to the senior nurse.

Engage in health promotion activity, giving life style advice to patients and carers according to Bromley Healthcare policies, procedures and guidelines.

Following training and assessment use prescribed equipment for moving and handling patients.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date records on all patients using electronic and paper records.

Participate in team, service and organisation meetings and contribute to service developments as requested

Effectively communicate as required with patients, carers, the public, staff, GP practices and other key stakeholders by a number of methods including telephone, email, fax etc.

In accordance with delegated tasks, organise and manage own workload.

Submit returns on a regular basis.
Administration

To effectively use electronic databases and information systems.

To ensure the safe-keeping and confidentiality of patient information, both verbal and written.

To comply with organisational and service policies and procedures

To report all complaints, incidences and accidents immediately to the line manager and document such occurrences in accordance with organisational policy.

To work alongside colleagues to ensure cover is available for planned absences and to provide cover for colleagues during holiday periods and staff sickness

Person specification Qualifications
  • NVQ3 or equivalent.
  • Care Certificate
  • Additional relevant healthcare courses eg: basic food hygiene, first aid.
Experience
  • Experience of working in a health care setting
  • Experience of working with people with long term conditions or older people.
  • Experience of working in the community
Specific Skills
  • Practical nursing skills e.g.catheter care, basic observations including temperature, pulse, respiration rate and blood pressure. Insulin and Clexane administration
  • Ability to record care accurately and contemporaneously.
  • Ability to work without direct supervision and within time constraints
  • Valid UK Driving Licence and the use of a vehicle for work purposes and the ability to competently use a 'satnav'.
  • Shows empathy and sensitivity to the needs of patients carers and families
  • Good communication skills - verbal and written
Information Technology
  • IT literacy including use of Laptops and Mobile
We are dedicated to caring for our service users and their loved ones, as well as ensuring the wellbeing of our colleagues. That's why we strongly encourage all colleagues to avail themselves of the Coronavirus vaccination.

To get a sense of what it's like to work with Bromley Healthcare, you can visit our YouTube channel at the following link: YouTube Channel .

Salary is determined by NHS experience and current banding/pay point. External applicants will begin at the entry point of the salary scale in line with NHS terms and conditions.

At Bromley Healthcare, we are fully committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where all colleagues feel supported, nurtured, and celebrated. Discrimination of any protected characteristic is not tolerated. Diversity and inclusion are key components of our People Strategy, as an equal opportunities employer, we are particularly eager to enhance Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) representation across Bromley Healthcare, especially at senior levels.

We welcome applicants with a disability. We are able to support reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process, please let us know if you require any.

We understand the importance of balancing work and life, so we offer our staff a variety of flexible working options from day one. These include:
  • Compressed hours
  • Part-time
  • Job shares
We encourage you to discuss this with your hiring manager, who will take your individual circumstances into account alongside the service needs.

We eagerly anticipate welcoming you to a rewarding career with Bromley Healthcare. Please note that all offers of new employment with Bromley Healthcare are subject to a three-month probationary period.

Bromley Healthcare recognises the use of AI but job applicants are advised to ensure their applications are reflective of their skills, knowledge and experience. Where AI has been used in the job application this will need to be declared by the applicant explaining the type of AI used and its purpose . click apply for full job details