Job summary
We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Healthcare Assistant to work on Butterley Ward, at Ripley Community Hospital.
Butterley ward is currently a 16-bedded ward, of which our patients require assessment and rehabilitation in a nursing setting.
This includes supporting patients with both physical and mental health needs.
We also look after patients who are at the end of their life and this is something we are very passionate about.
We are looking for someone who will contribute and support the team to continually strive for the best for the patients in our care.
Experience of working in a care setting is an advantage alongside having an NVQ in health related care or equivalent.
It is important that you have a good standard of english and excellent communication skills.This post involves shift work including days, nights, weekends and bank holidays.
Main duties of the job
DCHS is a forward-thinking organisation and we aspire to deliver excellent standards of care, professional development and offer many opportunities to progress. You will be required to work as part of the team but also work on your own initiative.
If you are seeking a new opportunity, then we welcome your application.
About us
The Purpose and Activities of DCHS?
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: 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
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Previous experience of caring in an informal or formal setting
- Maths and English GCSE Grade C or above (or equivalent)
Desirable
- NVQ in health-related care (or equivalent) Care Certificate
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Ability to manage risk
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to travel across Derbyshire to attend essential training
- Able to work weekends and bank holidays as required
- Will need to be able to work shift patterns over a 24 hour period
Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Previous experience of caring in an informal or formal setting
- Maths and English GCSE Grade C or above (or equivalent)
Desirable
- NVQ in health-related care (or equivalent) Care Certificate
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Ability to manage risk
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to travel across Derbyshire to attend essential training
- Able to work weekends and bank holidays as required
- Will need to be able to work shift patterns over a 24 hour period
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
