Closing date: 15 November 2026

Job summary
22 hours per week.

Join a dedicated team providing clinical health care support for Urgent Care Nursing Service, Out of hours undertaking variety of procedures for patients in their homes across Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon. Covering 260 miles. This part-time role up to 22.00 hours per week, is ideal for an experienced and motivated health care assistant eager to contribute to a growing Urgent Care Nursing service.

You will deliver high-quality clinical patient-centered care in the community, helping individuals remain safe and independent at home while supporting their health and wellbeing. The role involves utilising clinical skills and expertise within the Urgent Care Nursing Service.

We seek a health care assistant with good clinical skills, experience and knowledge, sound judgement, and the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a forward-thinking team.

You will need the ability to working autonomously demonstrating initiative and passion.

Livewell is dedicated to produce a competent workforce; by offering career progression and in return we expect commitment from all our staff. If you feel you have ambition, courage and energy to meet the health and social care challenges ahead.

This role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.

Please note we may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline.

All staff are expected to be able and willing to work across a 7 day service.

Main duties of the job
To work under the direction of a registered member of nursing staff, but at times will not have direct supervision as in a community setting. To work within a team supporting and assisting qualified staff in the implementation of patient care. To liaise and assist all disciplines involved in the management and care of patients in ward/ home environment.

• Once assessed as competent, perform simple wound care, ECG recording, blood sugar monitoring, catheter care, venepuncture, temperature, blood pressures, pulse oximetry and other clinical responsibilities as delegated by the nursing staff.
• Use clinical decision-making tools to inform care, such as MUST etc and be able to escalate.
• Give information and advice to patients and carers as appropriate, i.e. nutritional or pressure care information.
• Identify when there may be a safeguarding risk for any patient or carer and know the process to follow.
• Identify if a patient needs to be signposted or referred to another service to ensure all care needs are met, and liaise with the senior staff to ensure this occurs.
• Carry out efficiently and effectively tasks and instructions assigned by the registered nurse, undertaking only those tasks for which you have had instruction and are competent to fulfil as a healthcare assistant.

About us
Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, and health hubs.

As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values, kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while empowering staff and those we serve.

We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.

Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.

Details
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 3
Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 a year pa, pro-rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
Reference number: B9832-2026-NM-10517-2

Contact
Manager Urgent Care Nursing Service, Glynis Jenkins, glynisjenkins@nhs.net, 01752435567

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