Job summary
We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated Healthcare Assistants to join both our Mickleover (Greater Derby) and Lister House (PCCO) Community Nursing team in the Derby City. We have full and part time posts available.

Previous experience of working in health and social care is desirable.

As a clinical employee it will be your responsibility to ensure that your behaviour and values reflect those set out in the DCHS Way.

A good standard of English and Maths (GCSE or equivalent) and NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) is required, along with excellent communication skills.

Access to and ability to use transport within the Derby City locality is essential. You will work as part of a wider integrated team providing holistic care to patients in their own homes and care home settings. Community HCA's carry out a variety of patient care tasks including wound care, catheter care and administration of injections.

Phone call enquiries welcome, informal visits can be arranged.

Main duties of the job
This post will involve working within a community nursing team visiting patients within their own homes. The successful applicant will:

• Assess, implement and evaluate individualised patient care in the most efficient and clinically effective way whilst maintaining the patient's privacy and dignity.
• Provide the delivery of high-quality care and actively support the District Nurse in the management of the health care environment.
• Work in close collaboration with the Integrated Community Teams.

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.

Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 3
Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 a year pa, pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 842-CCS-7903-26

Essential qualifications

• Good standard of general education including English Language and Maths GCSE at level C or above, or equivalent
• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent

Essential skills and attributes

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• IT skills
• Be able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes.

Essential experience and knowledge

• Working in health and or social care environment
• Understanding of factors that influence health and wellbeing
• Understanding of the implications for, and responsibilities of the post for Risk Management and Safeguarding

Desirable

• Ability to problem solve
• Community experience
• MDT or integrated team working
• Palliative Care Experience

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.

Contact: Georgina Daniel, Clinical Service Manager, georgina.daniel1@nhs.net, 07813545994

How to apply
Please review the Job Description and Person Specification. Apply through our website.

Applications close 28 October 2026.