SURREY DOWNS HEALTH & CARE

We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to join our Dorking District Nursing Team. As an essential member of our team, you will support nurses in delivering high-quality care to patients in their own homes, helping to promote independence and improve health outcomes.

What We Offer:

• A supportive and friendly team environment.
• Training and development opportunities to enhance your skills.
• NHS benefits package.

If you are a caring and motivated individual with a passion for community healthcare, we would love to hear from you.

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct home visits to support patients with their care needs.
• Assist in specialist care activities such as wound care, Doppler assessments, phlebotomy, and bladder screening under supervision.
• Perform diagnostic tests as requested by District Nurses, Community Matrons, or GPs, including chronic disease monitoring and repeat testing for residential home patients.
• Carry out delegated clinical interventions, ensuring best practice and patient safety at all times.

ADMINISTRATION AND CLERICAL DUTIES:

• Maintain accurate, timely, and clear patient records in accordance with Surrey Downs Health and Care guidelines.
• Manage telephone enquiries, take messages, and liaise with appropriate team members.
• Ensure adequate supplies of documentation and stationery for clinical and administrative use.
• Record and manage data entry, including mileage logs and annual leave records in staff databases.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION AND MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) within the Dorking District Nursing Team, you will support the delivery of high-quality, holistic care to patients in the community. Working under the supervision of Registered Nurses, you will assist with clinical tasks, health promotion, and administrative duties to ensure the smooth operation of the service.
Please refer to the Job Descriptions and Person Specification for more details.