Healthcare Assistant; HCA Band 2-3 progressive

Job Summary

Are you new to care or do you have caring experience and looking to join or further your experience in the NHS?

We are looking to recruit people into either:

• Band 3 HCA post, if you have the Care Certificate and fit the person specification requirements of this role.
• Band 2 HCA development post which involves a 6 month programme resulting in completion of the Care Certificate, enabling you to then progress to a Band 3.

We have a dedicated HCA education team who will support you through an induction programme and, for those who need it, the completion of your Care Certificate.

If you are an enthusiastic and motivated individual and want to join our clinical patient facing teams on the wards or in Outpatients here at Darent Valley Hospital we want to hear from you.

Hours of work in inpatient areas are long days and nights, covering Monday to Sunday and shift times are:  and . Hours of work in outpatients run between 08.00 - 18.00 with specific times adjusted depending on clinical need.

If you require further information, please contact the Head of Nursing for Surgical, Critical and Planned Care or Matron Medicine, Cancer and Emergency Care.

Unfortunately DGT does not offer sponsorship to roles that are Band 4 and under.

Therefore, please do not apply to this role if you require sponsorship.

If your application is found to require sponsorship, please note your application will be stopped and withdrawn.

The post holder will work independently as a member of the nursing team following agreed plans of care pathways.

They will provide support for the Registered Nursing staff in maintaining a stable and safe clinical environment.

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere.

We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.

We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.

If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.

Date posted 10 February 2026

Pay scheme Agenda for change

Band Band 2

Salary £25,768 a year Incl fringe rate and Pro rata if part time

Contract Permanent

Working pattern Full-time

Reference number -J

Job locations DVH, DARENT VALLEY HOSPITAL, Dartford, DA2 8DA

Undertakes duties on wards, across the Trust, as required by service demands.

Courteously receives patients/clients, relatives and visitors onto the ward.

Essential

• Functional Skills at Level 2 (Literacy and numeracy) GCSE grade A-C (or equivalent) in English and Maths
• Care Certificate
• Able to act on own initiative (in relation to delivering patient/client care)
• Experience of working in a caring environment, either in health, social or voluntary services

Desirable

• Evidence of CPD
• Basic understanding of Anatomy & Physiology
• Experience of staff management

Knowledge and Skills

• Customer Care skills
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Interpersonal Skills
• IT literate
• Basic understanding of Anatomy & Physiology
• Able to act on own initiative (in relation to delivering patient/client care)

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.

Employer name Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Address DVH, DARENT VALLEY HOSPITAL, Dartford, DA2 8DA

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