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Would you be the person to complement our team? Are you someone who would excel in this role?

The HCA role requires the holder to have many clinical competencies of which training would be provided.

These include skilled in administration of insulin, administration of low molecular injections, venepuncture, bladder and bowel monitoring and uncomplicated urethral catheterisations,

This is an amazing opportunity for anyone who thinks they would suit the above and also consider this as the start of a career in community nursing

Please only consider applying if you have a UK Driving Licence, a car available for work and have at least 2 years of experience driving in UK.

“Please note: Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, this role is unlikely to be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered. Candidates requiring sponsorship should review the eligibility criteria on thegov.uk websitebefore applying to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role."

a) To undertake non-complex clinical procedures under the guidance of senior team members e.g. venepuncture, patient specific sub-cutaneous injections, sample collection, blood pressure monitoring, medications, wound care, Catheter care and other tasks according to training and competencies. To recognise their responsibility and accountability in accepting the delegated task.


b) Empowering patients to regain their health and independence in collaboration with other members of the Multi professional Team.


c) Liaising with clients, colleagues, family and other professionals in ensuring integrated quality care is provided.


d) To keep accurate, timely records according to Trust policy.


e) To escalate and report patient progress/ status on a shift by shift basis to senior team members


f) To demonstrate flexibility and adaptability working across community teams according to service needs.


g) To commit to undertaking training and education to progress clinical skills as indicated by service development needs


h) To respond effectively and actively to complaints and escalate appropriately following departmental policies.

i) To assist registered staff in care and treatment and participate in the review process.

j) To promote equality for all, including the maintenance of confidentiality, supporting individual customs, values and spiritual beliefs and ensuring that anti discriminatory practices are demonstrated









We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays.

Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services.

Why work for us?
• Positive 2024 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeing
• Varied environments: community hospitals, patients’ homes, and bases across Sussex
• Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retirement
• Excellent training, development, and research opportunities
• Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brighton
• Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networks
• Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust
• Beautiful Sussex location near the South Downs and coast

Our values—Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence—guide everything we do.

We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

This post may close early if sufficient applications are received.

You would have training also in wound management and Leg Ulcer Management and compression bandaging. All HCA’s are skilled up in observations, not just Blood Pressure, Temperature, respirations and Blood Glucose monitoring but taking a more holistic approach when attending to any patient and using the Risk Assessments required for all patient care.

Be able to take instruction from senior clinicians and be able to update on any patient you may have visited for treatment each day.

Please refer to the job description and person specification for full details


This advert closes on Sunday 18 May 2025