Healthcare Assistant

NHS; Matlock; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health services provider in Matlock is seeking compassionate Healthcare Assistants for Oker Ward at Whitworth Hospital. This position offers an opportunity to work in a supportive team dedicated to providing high-quality care. Candidates should have a good standard of English, communication skills, and a willingness to work varied shifts. Training is provided, making it ideal for those looking to develop their nursing skills.

Benefits

Full PPE equipment provided

Uniforms provided free of charge

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a social care setting is an advantage.
• Full training will be provided to the successful candidates.
• Welcoming candidates who can work shift patterns over a 24-hour period.

Responsibilities

• Support Registered Nurses and the multidisciplinary team in person-centred patient care.
• Maintain the ward environment and assist with audits and compliance.
• Work collaboratively with the team to ensure the best patient experience.

Skills

Compassionate

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Ability to manage risk

Education

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

NVQ in health-related care (or equivalent)

Job description

Job summary

We are seeking to recruit compassionate and motivated Healthcare Assistants to work on Oker Ward at Whitworth Hospital, situated in the beautiful Derbyshire Dales. Whitworth Hospital is a small community hospital on the outskirt of Matlock town centre, providing excellent care for the local and wider community.

This is an exciting opportunity for people who have a genuine interest in caring, who are enthusiastic, reliable and professional. Oker Ward has been recognised at Gold in Quality Always accreditation, meaning that you can enjoy working on a ward that provides an exceptionally high level of care.

The team on Oker Ward is dedicated and supportive, we aim to provide a positive working experience to those who join us. Everyone in the team is valued for their contributions

Experience of working in a social care setting is an advantage, as is NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care. However, this is an exciting opportunity for someone wanting to develop nursing skills in a ward area, and full training will be provided to the successful candidates.

We will accept applications for full or part time work, the posts are permanent, but we will also accept applications from people seeking fixed term contracts or secondments.

If you would like to visit the ward, meet the team and talk to other people in similar roles, please contact Ward Manager Jo Housley or Deputy Ward Manager Andrew Wilson on 01629 363434. We look forward to meeting you.

Main duties of the job

Oker is a 13 bedded ward, providing rehabilitation, complex discharge planning and end of life care. The multidisciplinary team is made up of nursing and allied health professionals, including Registered Nurses, Healthcare Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Therapy Assistants and Advanced Nurse Practitioners. The clinical team is supported by, Administrative Staff, Porters, Hotel Services and Housekeepers.

As HCA, your primary duty will be to support Registered Nurses and the multidisciplinary team in person-centred patient care. Wider duties include maintaining the ward environment, assisting with audit and accreditation, attending team meetings, and adhering to trust policies and procedures.

We are looking for someone who will work collaboratively with the whole team and support the ward to strive for the best possible patient experience.

Oker Ward offers the opportunity for HCA's to develop clinical skills that contribute to safe and effective patient care.

It is important that you have a good standard of English and excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including strict adherence to patient confidentiality.

Oker Ward is a 24 hour, 7 day a week service and this post involves shift work that includes, days, nights, double and/or single shifts, twilight shifts, weekends and Bank Holidays.

Full PPE equipment and uniforms are provided free of charge with the post.

About us

The Purpose and Activities of DCHS?

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.

The culture on Oker Ward is positive and inclusive, staff are supported and treated with respect, and patients are treated with compassion and kindness. The atmosphere on the ward is friendly and relaxed and people are encouraged to work to the best of their ability.

Staff are supported to complete training that will help them to be safe and competent in their role, and there is possibility to develop within the organisation.

The team on Oker Ward strives to provide the best possible patient experience, to get the best outcomes for patients and support people through the challenges of being in hospital.

Our values are aligned to the wider organisation: to get the basics right, to act with compassion and respect, to make a difference, to value and develop teamwork and to value everyone's contribution, everyone matters.

Details Date posted

14 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

842-CCS-6004-25

Job locations

Oker Ward, Whitworth Hospital

330 Bakewell Road

Matlock

DE4 2JD

Job description Job responsibilities

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Job description Job responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

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

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 and bank holidays
• Willing to cover shifts on other wards if need arises

Aptitude and Personal Qualities Essential

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

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

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 and bank holidays
• Willing to cover shifts on other wards if need arises

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details Employer name

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT

Address

Oker Ward, Whitworth Hospital

330 Bakewell Road

Matlock

DE4 2JD

Employer's website

http://www.dchs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT

Address

Oker Ward, Whitworth Hospital

330 Bakewell Road

Matlock

DE4 2JD

Employer's website

http://www.dchs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)