Inpatient Healthcare Assistant
Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT
Claycross, S45 9NZView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
22 October 2026
3 days leftJob description
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 ca...
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.
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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.
- 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
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
- Incremental pay progression
- 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
Education, Qualifications and
Essential: - Maths and English GCSE Grade C or above
Desirable: - NVQ in health-related care
Experience and Knowledge Requi
Essential: - Previous experience of caring in an informal or formal setting
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Ability to manage risk
- Good communication skills
- Will need to be able to work shift patterns over a 24 hour period
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to work weekends and bank holidays as required
- Ability to travel across Derbyshire to attend essential training
- Willing to cover shifts on other wards in county if needed
Aptitude and Personal Qualitie
Essential: - Be able to participate in personal development; - Flexibility and time management skills; - Ability to embrace diversity
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
8 October 2026
Last checked
8 October 2026
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