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 escalate 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
natalie.swift1@nhs.net
01335230047

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