Healthcare Assistant

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust; Clay Cross CP; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare provider in Clay Cross is seeking a professional Healthcare Assistant for Alton Ward. The role involves supporting nurses in patient care, maintaining the ward environment, and assisting with audits. Applicants are encouraged to have experience in social care and an NVQ Level 2, though training will be provided. You will work in a supportive team that values compassion and teamwork, with flexible hours to fit your needs. Join us in making a positive impact on the community.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working in a social care setting is an advantage.
• Willingness to undergo full training and development opportunities.
• Ability to work shifts, including long days and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Support Registered Nurses and the multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain the ward environment and assist with audits.
• Attend team meetings and adhere to trust policies.

Skills

Compassion

Teamwork

Reliability

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

As a Healthcare Assistant, you will support Registered Nurses and the multidisciplinary team in delivering person‑centred patient care. Your duties include maintaining the ward environment, assisting with audit and accreditation, attending team meetings and adhering to trust policies and procedures.

Alton Ward is a 24 hour, 7 days a week service and this role requires shift work, including long days, rotation to night shifts, weekends and bank holidays. Please note this vacancy may close early if a high number of applications are received.

The culture on Alton Ward is positive and inclusive – staff are supported, treated with respect, and patients receive compassion and kindness. The work environment is friendly and relaxed, and team members are encouraged to aim for their best performance.

Values

• Get the basics right.
• Act with compassion and respect.
• Make a difference.
• Value and develop teamwork.
• Value everyone’s contribution – everyone matters.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, reliable, and professional Healthcare Assistant to join Alton Ward at Claycross Hospital, a small community hospital that provides excellent care to the local and wider community. Experience working in a social care setting is an advantage, as is NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care, but we offer full training and development opportunities for the successful candidate.

Alton Ward has been recognised with Gold in Quality Always accreditation, providing an exceptionally high level of care where you can make a real difference.

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust (DCHS) is one of the largest providers of specialist community healthcare in England, employing around 4,500 staff and caring for nearly 1.8 million patients each year. Our services include community hospitals, injury units, health centres, a learning disability centre and community care in patients’ homes.

DCHS has been recognised as a top 10 NHS organisation to work for in the UK by the Health Service Journal and NHS Employers. We are also runner‑up for the best NHS community trust employer.

We support flexible working arrangements – whether that is part‑time, job share or another pattern – and are happy to discuss accommodation that best suits both the service and you.

For more information, visit our careers website. All applicants will be treated fairly and in accordance with EEO policies.