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DCHS Foundation Trust; Braughing; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working where possible

27 days annual leave + bank holidays

Yearly appraisal and ongoing training

Employee assistance programme 24/7

Diversity networks access

Health and wellbeing opportunities

Structured learning and development

Job summary

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Inpatient Healthcare Assistant for Alton Ward. You will support Registered Nurses and the multidisciplinary team to deliver person-centred care on a 24/7 ward.

We value compassion, integrity and excellence, and offer training, flexible working where possible, and opportunities for professional development within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, flexible and committed to the values of Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust.

Responsibilities

• Support Registered Nurses and the multidisciplinary team in delivering person-centred patient care.
• Maintain ward environment, assist with audits and accreditation, attend team meetings and follow trust policies.

Job description

Inpatient Healthcare Assistant | Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust

Alton Ward is a 12 bedded in patient ward providing high quality care to the local and wider population. We are seeking passionate and enthusiastic candidates who are committed to delivering excellent clinical care to our elderly client group.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone wanting to develop nursing skills in a ward area. We are committed to providing excellent training and development opportunities and a supportive work environment with a focus on staff well-being.

At Alton Ward, you will be part of a dedicated team that values compassion, integrity, and excellence. We are committed to fostering a supportive environment where you can grow both professionally and personally.

We ask that candidates are enthusiastic, flexible and committed to the values of DCHS.

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 the local GP practices, Administrative Staff, Porters, Hotel Services and Housekeepers.

As Healthcare Assistant, your primary duty will be to support Registered Nurses and the multidisciplinary team in the delivery of person-centred patient care. Wider duties on the ward include maintaining the ward environment, assisting with audit and accreditation, attendance at team meetings, and adherence to trust policies and procedures.

Alton Ward is a 24 hour, 7 day a week service and this post involves shift work that includes, days, nights, weekends and Bank Holidays.

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 6 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.

Benefits include:

• Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
• 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years’ service
• Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
• Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
• Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
• Access to our LGBTI+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
• Health and wellbeing opportunities
• Structured learning and development opportunities

This advert closes on Thursday 22 Oct 2026