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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 3, part time Healthcare Assistant in our multi speciality outpatient department to join our friendly team in Community Outpatients, we are currently looking for 2 part time posts, one of which will be based at Ilkeston Community Hospital, and the other based at St Oswalds hospital in Ashbourne, both posts carry a requirement to work at our other sites, Ripley, Heanor, Long Eaton & Ashbourne, when required to cover our activity.
As these vacancies are part time, 22.5 hours at Ilkeston, and 15 hours at St Oswalds, we will not be able to offer sponsorship.
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.
* Undertake clinical observations such as; blood pressure, heart rate and pulse oximetry
* Obtain demographic details and social history from patients/visitors to assist in the clinical process
* Promoting effective communication within the multi-disciplinary team and takes measures to overcome communication difficulties
* Contributing to the management of patients with challenging behaviours ensuring empathy, overcoming barriers and offering reassurance is provided in line with conflict resolution and de-escalation techniques
* Assist in maintaining a clean and safe environment in all areas
* Prepare used linen bags for collection by porters and ensure adequate supply of linen bags/skips ready for use
* Maintenance of medical devices
* Safe disposal of clinical waste and sharps as per Trust policy
* Be familiar with Trust policy and procedure for reporting clinical incidents, reporting of incidents and near misses if they occur
* Attend to the needs of visitors and patients particularly those who may be distressed or bereaved
* Careful use of equipment
* Care for patients' property, including valuables, in accordance with Trust policy
* Provide support and assistance to new and junior members of staff and student learners
* Undertake a range of clerical duties in the absence of or, in support of, other colleagues to ensure a smooth-running service
Closing date of applications: 26 August 2025
Interview date: 9 September 2025
As these vacancies are part time - 22.5 hours, 15 hrs we will not be able to offer sponsorship.
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.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Julie Tuckwood Job title: Outpatient Senior Sister Email address: julie.tuckwood@nhs.net Telephone number: 01156544256
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