We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Healthcare Assistant to join our Whitwell DN Team! Previous experience of working in health and social care is desirable As a clinical employee it will be your responsibility to ensure that your behaviour and values reflect those set out in the DCHS Way. A good standard of English and Maths (GCSE or equivalent) and NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) is required, along with excellent communication skills. Access to and ability to use transport within the North East Derbyshire locality is essential. You will work as part of a wider integrated team providing holistic care to patients in their own homes and care home settings.Community HCA's carry out a plethora of patient care including wound care, catheter care and administration of injections. Phone call enquiries welcome, informal visits can be arranged. 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 Visa’s 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 website Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)” This post will involve working within a community nursing team visiting patients within their own homes. The successful applicant will: Assess, implement and evaluate individualised patient care in the most efficient and clinically effective way whilst maintaining the patient’s privacy and dignity. Provide the delivery of high-quality care and actively support the District Nurse in the management of the health care environment. Work in close collaboration with the Integrated Community Teams. 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. Please review the 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. Please be aware that, due to the anticipated high volume of applications, the vacancy will automatically close once 50 applications have been received. This advert closes on Thursday 14 May 2026