Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT

Health Care Assistant - OPMH

The closing date is 16 October 2025

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Job summary

You will be responsible for direct care delivery for people with a diagnosis of organic mental health illness and associated problems related, in particular, Dementia, ChallengingBehaviours'and Physical Disabilities.Youwill conduct all relevant forms of care in support of and supervised/directed by a Registered Nurse and will support the Registered Nurses in the implementation and delivery of high standards of patient care promoting patient wellbeing following a 'Person-Centred Approach'.

Main duties of the job

You will participate as a member of the nursing team in delivery and monitoring of individual care/treatment plans and report changes to the registered nurse as appropriate. You will undertake programmes of personalised care to meet the direct care needs of each patient, maximizing independence and "recovery".

About us

Snowdrop ward is an 18 bedded unit providing care and treatment for individuals with organic mental health needs, largely dementia. We are looking for enthusiastic and highly motivated staff to join our team. The work is hard, but the rewards are huge. If you absolutely want to make a difference to peoples lives then this may be the role for you.

Details

Date posted

02 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

842-OPH-5954-25-A

Job locations

Walton Hospital

Whitecotes Lane

Chesterfield

S40 3HW


Job description

Job responsibilities

As an employer and sponsor licence holder, to be able to provide sponsorship to overseas nationals via the Skilled Worker route we must ensure that we adhere to the sponsorship requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration. After carefully reviewing this role, we do not believe that this position meets the requirements for sponsorship. For details on eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link to the gov.uk websiteSkilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK(www.gov.uk)

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

Job description

Job responsibilities

As an employer and sponsor licence holder, to be able to provide sponsorship to overseas nationals via the Skilled Worker route we must ensure that we adhere to the sponsorship requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration. After carefully reviewing this role, we do not believe that this position meets the requirements for sponsorship. For details on eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link to the gov.uk websiteSkilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK(www.gov.uk)

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

Person Specification

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATION

Essential

  • GCSE English / Maths or equivalent
  • Care Certificate / Essentials in Care
  • Sterling University - best practice in Dementia care/or equivalent qualification

Desirable

  • NVQ level 2 in health / social care

EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • Previous Dementia/MH care/ challenging behaviour minimum 6 months
  • Previous care experience within health or social care
Person Specification

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATION

Essential

  • GCSE English / Maths or equivalent
  • Care Certificate / Essentials in Care
  • Sterling University - best practice in Dementia care/or equivalent qualification

Desirable

  • NVQ level 2 in health / social care

EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • Previous Dementia/MH care/ challenging behaviour minimum 6 months
  • Previous care experience within health or social care

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

Walton Hospital

Whitecotes Lane

Chesterfield

S40 3HW


Employer's website

http://www.dchs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT

Address

Walton Hospital

Whitecotes Lane

Chesterfield

S40 3HW


Employer's website

http://www.dchs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager

Dawn Bradley

dawn.bradley18@nhs.net

01246515547

Details

Date posted

02 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

842-OPH-5954-25-A

Job locations

Walton Hospital

Whitecotes Lane

Chesterfield

S40 3HW


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