Job overview

We are seeking to recruit enthusiastic and motivated Healthcare Assistants to work on Butterley Ward.

Butterley  Ward is currently an 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 essential.

 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.

We have two posts available:

1 x 37.5 hrs per week

1 x 30 hrs per week

DCHS is a forward-thinking organisation and we aspire to deliver excellent standards of care, professional development and offer many opportunities to progress.

If you are seeking a new opportunity, then we welcome your application.

You will be required to work as part of the team but also work on your own initiative. 

Main duties of the job

To assist the trained nurse with the provision of a high standard of individualised patient care in partnership with other team.

Ensures that the correct procedures and treatment are carried out as prescribed by a qualified nurse.

Informs qualified nurse of any problems.

Completes accurate records to ensure continuity of patient care.

Organises delegated work.

You will be expected to involve the patient, carer and relative in aspects of service development/delivery. Consulting always with the public as appropriate. 

To participate in training.

To assist with audit and research.

To participate in Performance and Development.

To undertake other duties as may be required for maintenance of an effective and efficient patient experience.

Working for our organisation

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.

During the pandemic response we have led the implementation of public vaccination centres in collaboration with partners across health and social care.

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.