The closing date is 2nd Aug 2026
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Anticipated Interview date(s) TBC
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Job summary
We are recruiting for Healthcare Support Workers to join our friendly Community Nursing Team on the Isle of Wight.
As a Community Healthcare Support Worker, you will work as an integrated member of the Community Nursing Team, providing nursing care for patients in the community under the direction and supervision of the District Nurse Team Leader.
The role of Healthcare Support Worker is fundamental to the success of Community Nursing Teams and we are looking for successful candidates who are able to demonstrate the competencies to perform at this level and to be the role model of the Trust's core values.
We offer excellent opportunities for training and development of both your clinical and leadership skills.
This post will be required to work at any of our localities as necessary.
For this role you are required to hold a full UK driving licence and have access to vehicle that you can use for work that has business insurance cover.
If you are new to Health Care we will place you on a HCSW induction programme to ensure that you are fully trained and supported to perform the role.
The programme will last for up to 6 months and during this period of training you will be paid a salary of 25272. On completion of your training period your salary will rise to 25760 as per the advert.
At present, the Trust is unable to offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.
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Main duties, tasks & skills required
- To promote a positive and professional image of community nursing
- To act as an integrated member of the Community Nursing Team working with others to support quality of care and ensure the person is at the heart of everything we do.
- Providing nursing care for patients in the community under the direction and supervision of the District Nurse Team Leader
- Undertake delegated administration activities to support the Community Nursing Team
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About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, combining the expertise and services of multiple NHS providers to deliver high-quality healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
With a dedicated workforce exceeding 13,000 staff and a footprint that spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, we offer an extensive range of services, including mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health care, reaching diverse communities across urban, rural, and coastal areas.
We are committed to delivering care with compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, ensuring that our patients and service users are at the heart of everything we do. By working closely with our partners, we're creating a forward-thinking, inclusive organisation that champions staff development, well-being, and collaboration.
Join us and be part of an organisation dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare; where your skills and ambitions can make a real difference to the communities we serve, now and in the future.
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Job description
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.
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Person specification
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Qualifications
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Essential
- Care Certificate
- Functional Maths & English
- Computer literate
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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For help with your application, contact:
Mary O'Brien
mary.o'
[email protected]
01983552533
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Pay scheme
Agenda for Change
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Band
Band 3
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Salary
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£25760.00 to £27476.00 Yearly
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Contract
Permanent
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Working pattern
Full-Time
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Reference number
348-IOW-12005
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Job locations
The Barracks
The Barracks and Civic Centre Offices, Broadway
Sandown
Isle of Wight
PO36 9EA
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Attachments
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Job Description
B3 Community Healthcare Assistant New Template v2 120326.docx – 146KB Opens in a new window
Converted File B3 Community Healthcare Assistant New Template v2 120326.docx.pdf – 256KB Opens in a new window
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Additional document 1
EmployeeBenefits_hiowh_v1-compressed_3.pdf – 1001KB Opens in a new window
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Additional document 2
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