Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for highly motivated, enthusiastic Healthcare Assistants to work with the DCHS wound clinic in Derby City.

The successful applicant will be willing to assist in all aspects of patient care supporting Wound Clinic Staff Nurses in managing patients especially cleansing legs and removing dressings.

The role will require adherence to ANTT protocols and following IP&C guidelines in the clinical setting. 

It is essential that you have a keen interest and previous caring experience. The successful candidate will ideally hold a health related NVQ or equivalent.

The ability to manage stock ordering and stock rotation.

For this role you must have ANTT training or be willing to undertake this training if successful.

If you can demonstrate good communication skills, have the ability to manage risk and work effectively as part of a team we want to hear from you.

You will be required to travel across different locations in order to fulfil the role, so access to a vehicle which can be used for work purposes or being able to travel as required to meet the needs of the service is essential.

Main duties of the job

As a clinical worker it will be your responsibility to ensure that your behaviour and values reflect those set out in the DCHS Way.

For this role you will be required to manage, prioritise and organise your day supporting clinical treatment rooms and patients.

You will need to be a team player, with the ability to work autonomously when necessary and be able to use initiative to seek support from the team.

This role will require people with highly developed: interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written), organisational and technical skills with previous experience of using electronic care systems.

You will have a flexible approach to work.

You will be passionate about our business, creating a culture of continuous improvement, where patient welfare is at the heart of all you do.

Working for our organisation

Our purpose is to provide Wound care 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.

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust (DCHS) is one of the largest providers of specialist community healthcare in England and we currently employ around 4,500 staff.  We deliver a variety of services across Derbyshire, caring for nearly 1.8 million patients each year.

We deliver patient care through 11 community hospitals, 4 minor injury units, 29 health centres and a learning disability centre.  Another key part of our service is out in the community where we care for people in their own homes via therapists, health visitors and district nurses, and promoting public health in the wider community.  As a Trust we care for patients of all ages with a special focus on the needs of elderly people and the very young.

DCHS has been recognised as a top 10 NHS organisation to work for in the UK by the Health Service Journal and NHS Employers in their Best Places to Work 2015 campaign.  The Trust is also the runner-up in the category for the best NHS community trust employer.

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Our vision “to be the best provider of local healthcare and to be a great place to work”

Our values:

1) To get the basics right
2) To act with compassion and respect
3) To make a difference
4) To value and develop teamwork
5) To value everyone’s contribution because everyone matters

The majority of our locations offer free parking facilities for staff.

We will communicate with you regarding your application via email so please check your email account on a regular basis.  If using hotmail, MSN or yahoo email accounts please check your 'junk/spam' mail regularly.

If you require any support in completing the application form please do not hesitate to contact the Recruitment Team,   01332 564856, option 1, option 1  or   [email protected]  and we will be happy to provide assistance.

Please note - if we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment. 

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for our service and for you.  Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern.