Healthcare Assistant

Derbyshire Community Health Services Nhs Foundation Trust; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT is seeking a Healthcare Assistant for Okeover Ward. The post supports registered nurses and the MDT to deliver person-centred care, including assistance with daily living activities and rehabilitation. Shifts run 7:30am–8:00pm and 7:30pm–8:00am, with coverage across 7 days, weekends, and bank holidays.

Training and annual appraisal are provided. Essential qualifications include Maths and English GCSEs (Grade C or above).

Qualifications

• Maths and English GCSE Grade C or above (or equivalent).
• NVQ in health-related care (or equivalent) is desirable.
• Experience caring in an informal or formal setting is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day care under supervision of registered nurses and multidisciplinary team.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including personal care, eating and drinking.
• Support patients with rehabilitation and therapy objectives as needed.
• Take and record clinical observations (e.g., blood pressure) and nutritional intake; raise concerns when needed.
• Maintain confidentiality and document care accurately; participate in annual appraisals and ongoing development.

Skills

Risk management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Shift patterns

Weekend & bank holidays

Travel across Derbyshire

Cover shifts on other wards

Education

Maths and English GCSE Grade C

Equivalent qualification

Job description

Closing date: 30 October 2026

Job summary

Okeover Ward is a 16 Bedded ward providing care to patients requiring rehabilitation, complex discharge planning or end of life care.

We are excited to be able to offer the opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join our team of healthcare professionals.

Our team consists of registered nurses, healthcare assistants, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, advanced clinical practitioners, discharge coordinator and ward clerk as well as housekeeping staff. The team is managed by the ward manager and ward sister and is overseen by our matron. Every member of the team is valued for the work they do.

We are happy to consider all applications who meet essential requirements as we are driven to add value to our team.

Our patients journey is our priority and we are seeking someone with knowledge, kindness and passion to join us in this focus.

Shift times are 7:30am till 8:00pm or 7:30 pm till 8:00am.

You must be able to work across both shifts to cover a 7 day week including weekends and bank holidays.

Main duties of the job

Main duties will include the day to day delivery of care guided and planned by registered nurses and other registered professionals such as therapists and advanced clinical practitioners.

You will be required to support patients to undertake all activities of daily living. These may include personal care, eating and drinking.

Many of our patients require rehabilitation and so you may need to assist with their therapy objectives and exercises.

You will be required to take and record clinical observations such as blood pressures etc and well as recording nutritional intake. You will need to have some understanding of normal parameters and be able to elevate concerns as required.

About us

Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.

We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people's own homes and via virtual consultations.

Whitworth Hospital is a small community hospital on the outskirt of Matlock town centre, providing excellent care for the local and wider community.

Details

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 3

Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 a year Dependent on Experience

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time

Reference number: 842-CCS-7898-26

Job responsibilities

The role of the Healthcare Assistant is integral to the provision of high standard person centred patient care. You will work alongside the Registered Nurses and Multidisciplinary team to deliver individualised care to a client group with wide ranging clinical needs.

Working within a Multidisciplinary team, you will maintain effective and collaborative channels of communication with your colleagues and take into account the needs and feelings of others.

You will ensure that correct procedures and treatment are carried out as prescribed by the Registered Nurses to ensure the comfort and safety of patients, and report any concerns about patients to the Registered Nurses.

You will be required adhere to strict patient confidentiality. You will complete accurate records about the care you have delivered to patients and work within information governance policies and procedures.

Training will be provided for the role and you will have an annual appraisal to review your practice and plan your development needs.

See attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Maths and English GCSE Grade C or above (or equivalent)

Desirable

• NVQ in health-related care (or equivalent)

Experience and Knowledge Required

Essential

• Previous experience of caring in an informal or formal setting.

Desirable

• NHS experience

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Ability to manage risk
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Will need to be able to work shift patterns over a 24 hour period
• Able to work weekends, Bank Holidays and as required
• Ability to travel across Derbyshire to attend essential training
• Willing to cover shifts on other wards in county if need arises

Desirable

• Ability to travel to different sites

Aptitude and Personal Qualities

Essential

• Be able to participate in personal development
• Flexibility and time management skills
• Ability to embrace diversity

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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 details

Employer name: Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT

Address: St oswalds Hospital, Clifton Road, Ashbourne, DE6 1DR, United Kingdom

Website: http://www.dchs.nhs.uk/

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager, Natalie Swift

[e-mail]

01335230047

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