Healthcare Support Worker

Job summary

This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to be part of the friendly, enthusiastic and supportive team on Derby Private Health(DPH)

DPH is offers a varied and interesting place to work, you will have an opportunity to work across both our 11 bedded ward plus our varied and busy outpatient clinic area.

You will be caring for a wide range of patients from varied specialities.

The right person will be caring and polite with an enthusiasm for learning and taking on new experiences, in return we will offer you training and exposure to a varied and exciting way of working.

The successful candidate will work 37.5 hours per week, You will be working closely with our consultants, nursing and administration teams.

You will be assisting in the efficient running of a busy ward and clinic area. You will be assisting the nursing team in the care of pre- and post op patients on the ward area, you may also at times be caring for non-surgical patients. Training in venepuncture will be provided, plus the opportunity to train in cannulation and ECG. We also operate a minor treatment room and if required you will be trained to assist consultants with procedures.

Applicants must bring their Care Qualification Certificate or NVQ Certification with them on the day of their interview. We will not accept an online care certificate

Applicants will also undertake a literacy and numeracy assessment on the day of their interview.

Main duties of the job

The Royal Derby Hospital has a purpose built dedicated Private Patient Unit comprising of a ward, Outpatients Department and minor procedures room. The unit operates 7 days a week and cares for predominantly but not exclusively surgical patients in the Inpatient Ward and a wide variety of clinical case mix in the outpatient area.

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic person who will support the clinical team being:

- passionate about putting the patient first and making a real difference to theirexperience.- have good communication and organisational skills.- having high standards of personal care provision to the patient.- committed to maintaining patient safety, privacy and dignity.

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

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

You must have significant previous experience working as a Healthcare Assistant in a ward and or outpatient setting.

**This post is annualised hours post-you will receive your full pay guaranteed every month- irrelevant of the actual number of hours worked as these will be worked flexibly throughout the year**

Closing date of applications: 23 April 2025

Interview and Assessment Date: 7 May 2025

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Derby Private Health Suite, Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE

Employer's website

https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Derby Private Health Suite, Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE

Employer's website

https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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