Job summary We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Healthcare Assistant to join our Matlock Community Nursing team in the Derbyshire Dales 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 Derbyshire Dales 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. Main duties of the job 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. About us 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. Date posted 18 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year pa, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 842-CCS-5484-25 Job locations Whitworth Hospital 330 Bakewell Rd Matlock DE4 2JD Job description Job responsibilities 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. Job description Job responsibilities 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. Person Specification Education, Qualifications and Training Essential Good standard of general education including English Language & Maths GCSE at level C or above, or equivalent NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent Skills and Attributes Essential Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills IT skills Desirable Abillity to problem solve Other Essential Access to and ability to use transport as travel between care settings will be required Experience and Knowledge Required Essential Working in health and or social care environment Understanding of factors that influence health and wellbeing Understanding of the implications for, and responsibilities of the post for Risk Management and Safeguarding Desirable Community experience MDT or integrated team working Palliative Care Experience Person Specification Education, Qualifications and Training Essential Good standard of general education including English Language & Maths GCSE at level C or above, or equivalent NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent Skills and Attributes Essential Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills IT skills Desirable Abillity to problem solve Other Essential Access to and ability to use transport as travel between care settings will be required Experience and Knowledge Required Essential Working in health and or social care environment Understanding of factors that influence health and wellbeing Understanding of the implications for, and responsibilities of the post for Risk Management and Safeguarding Desirable Community experience MDT or integrated team working Palliative Care Experience Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT Address Whitworth Hospital 330 Bakewell Rd Matlock DE4 2JD Employer's website http://www.dchs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)