Healthcare Support Worker

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust; Derby; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is looking for a motivated Healthcare Assistant to work 23 hours per week at the Royal Derby Hospital. The successful candidate will assist in patient care, support nursing teams, and work flexible shifts. Previous experience in a ward or outpatient setting is essential. The role offers training and development opportunities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Employee assistance programs

Discounted gym memberships

Onsite fitness classes

Car schemes

Qualifications

• Significant previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant in ward or outpatient settings.
• Ability to work as part of a team and adapt to a changing workload.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the efficient operation of a busy ward and clinic.
• Support the nursing team in caring for pre- and post-operative patients.
• Maintain patient safety, privacy, and dignity.

Skills

Caring and polite demeanor

Good communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Care Qualification Certificate or NVQ Certification

Job description

DPH offers a varied and interesting place to work, with opportunities to work across our 11-bedded ward and busy outpatient clinic area.

You will care for a wide range of patients from various specialties.

The right person will be caring, polite, enthusiastic about learning, and eager to take on new experiences. In return, we offer training and exposure to a diverse and exciting work environment.

The successful candidate will work 23 hours per week, collaborating closely with consultants, nursing, and administrative teams.

Your role will involve assisting in the efficient operation of a busy ward and clinic, supporting the nursing team in caring for pre- and post-operative patients, and occasionally caring for non-surgical patients. Training in venepuncture will be provided, along with opportunities to train in cannulation and ECG. We also operate a minor treatment room, where you may be trained to assist with procedures.

Closing date for applications: 5 August 2025
Interview date: 19 August 2025

The Royal Derby Hospital features a purpose-built Private Patient Unit, including a ward, outpatient department, and minor procedures room. The unit operates seven days a week, primarily caring for surgical patients in the inpatient ward and a wide variety of clinical cases in outpatient services.

We seek a motivated and enthusiastic individual who will support the clinical team by:

• Putting patients first and enhancing their experience.
• Demonstrating good communication and organizational skills.
• Providing high standards of personal care, maintaining patient safety, privacy, and dignity.

The ability to work as part of a team and adapt to a changing workload is essential, as flexibility is a key aspect of this role.

You will be required to work a combination of day and night shifts on a seven-day rota.

Applicants must have significant previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant in ward or outpatient settings.

This is an annualized hours position. You will receive full pay guaranteed each month, regardless of hours worked, as hours will be flexibly scheduled throughout the year.
Applicants must bring their Care Qualification Certificate or NVQ Certification to the interview.
An literacy and numeracy assessment will be conducted during the interview.

As a trusted organization committed to community health, we aim to support public health and patient care through our core values of Compassion, Openness, and Excellence, which guide our work and behaviors.

In return, we offer:

• Development opportunities, including professional and leadership growth.
• Ongoing support from recruitment through to integration and beyond.
• Staff benefits such as employee assistance programs, discounted gym memberships, onsite fitness classes, and car schemes.

Key facts include:

• Approximately 4,810 outpatient appointments daily.
• Fourth busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatient department in England, with about 2,077 appointments weekly.
• About 1,115 patients are seen daily in A&E across our network, ranking third in the country.
• Our hospitals admit around 195 emergency patients daily.
• Nearly 33,700 planned surgical operations were performed last year in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only seven trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• Over 140 elective procedures are performed each working day.
• UHDB is a research-active university hospital with a broad portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for staff.