Overview
Healthcare Assistant - Chesterfield Royal Derby Hospital UTC
Make a meaningful difference as a Healthcare Assistant with DHU Healthcare. Our ethos: For you, For them, With us guides everything we do. Our CARE values — Compassionate, Accomplished, Respectful, and Encouraging — shape a collaborative environment where expertise comes together to achieve excellence in patient care. Join a diverse team of healthcare professionals working together to provide high-quality, patient-focused services to over one million people in the Midlands, whilst supporting each other to achieve collective brilliance.
What DHU Can Offer You
Working Patterns: 20 hours - Wednesdays and Thursdays 08:00-18:00
Competitive salary: Band 3 - £24071 - £25675 pro rata + 30% evening and 45% weekend enhancements
Generous annual leave entitlement: Standard 25 days + 8 bank holidays, increasing with service up to 33 days + 8 bank holidays. Pro Rata/ Per Annum
What Your Typical Day Looks Like
* To cover & support with E-Triage validation
* Assist in general administrative and clerical duties and maintain manual/computerised records as required
* To comply with all Company policies, procedures and practices and to be responsible for keeping up to date with any changes to these
* Carrying out direct patient care duties under the direction and supervision of trained nursing/medical staff
* Undertaking further training to carry out and extend skills e.g. basic wound closure, recording ECGs, urinalysis as directed by qualified nursing staff
* Assisting trained staff in administering treatments e.g. assisting with the application of dressings
* Making verbal reports to trained nursing staff concerning patients' well-being and behaviours
Requirements / Qualifications
* Good basic education - 5 GCSEs including English Language & Mathematics, or equivalent
* Previous experience of working in a clinical environment
* Previous Healthcare Assistant experience
* Ability to work flexible hours at weekends and bank holidays
* Good written & spoken English
* Good standard of literacy & numeracy
Employee Benefits
As part of our team at DHU Healthcare, we reward you for your hard work and dedication to providing the very best in patient care. You can enjoy a host of benefits to enhance your wellbeing.
Generous annual leave entitlement: 25 days + 8 bank holidays, increasing with service up to 33 days + 8 bank holidays. Pro Rata/ Per Annum
Health Cash Plan: After six months, 24/7 GP access for you and your family. Includes a free Level 1 Health Cash Plan covering dental, optical, and therapy costs
Access to the DHU Hub: Exclusive shopping and entertainment discounts, well-being resources, a health portal, and enhanced Employee Assistance Programme
NHS Pension Scheme: Secure your future with the NHS pension scheme; existing NHS employees can bring their service with them
Car Lease Scheme: Salary sacrifice scheme with NHS Fleet Solutions for brand-new hybrid or electric cars
Cycle to Work Scheme: Salary sacrifice for a brand-new bike (partnering with Halfords)
Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave: Enhanced leave to support you during family changes
Referral Programme: Earn cash rewards through our Employee Referral Programme
Birthday Leave Guarantee: You may take birthday leave at your discretion
Free Parking: Most sites offer free, secure parking
Additional Information
We understand that digital applications may not be suitable for everyone. If you need an alternative application format, please contact us. For more information about our recruitment process, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at [contact details omitted].
At DHU Healthcare, we value diversity and inclusion. We are a forces-friendly organisation and welcome applications from all backgrounds. To read more about our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion pledge, please read our information online.
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