Job summary We are looking to recruit to various upcoming posts within the Medicine and Emergency Care Division and Surgical Specialties Division. Working as part of a healthcare team and under the supervision of a registered nurse, you will be responsible for delivering safe and compassionate patient care. Previous experience of working in a healthcare setting is preferred for this recruitment session. You will be required to work a shift pattern of early, late, night and weekends will be required to work across a 7 day roster. Applicants new to health care in an acute Trust and/or that do not hold a Care Certificate will start as AFC band 2 until Care Certificate is achieved. Main duties of the job As part of your role you will be supported to complete the national Care Certificate for support staff. Completion of the certificate is essential and requires you attending a 9 day programme which is delivered Mon-Fri when you start at the Trust. For staff who have a part time contract you will need to be able to attend the programme over a 37.5hr week and your time will be paid for. NB if anyone has any restrictions due to carer's duties or other commitments, please discuss this at interview so we may find a solution to be able to offer support through a flexible route. Following the taught programme you will be supported in practice to achieve the care certificate competencies within 12 weeks. If you are unable to achieve completion this may effect your employment in the trust. All candidates are also required to register for their Level 2 Adult Care within the first 6 months of employment and complete within 12 months. Full and part time hours available. About us The Trust has achieved the status of Disability Confident Employer and guaranteed to invite applicants to interview who meet the essential criteria for the job vacancy. We encourage applications from all sections of the community Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a well performing Foundation Trust serving a population of around 441,000 across the Bolsover, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Dales, North Amber Valley, High Peak and North East Derbyshire districts. With a workforce of around 3,800 staff and good financial control, currently operating with a positive financial surplus and was recently rated "Good" by the CQC following their latest inspection in February 2017. Follow us on Facebook and on Twitter: hrcrhft WellbeingCRH royalhospital Date posted 16 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 166-HCA-Jan25 Job locations Chesterfield Royal Hospital Calow Chesterfield S44 5BL Job description Job responsibilities Please see the Job description and Person Specification in the attachments section on this page. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are, along with the criteria that are required for the role. You will be need to be educated to Grade 4/GCSE D or above (or equivalent) in Maths and English. Proof of qualifications will be required at interview. For further details on equivalent qualifications or on acquiring copies of lost certificates please refer to Gov.uk Job description Job responsibilities Please see the Job description and Person Specification in the attachments section on this page. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are, along with the criteria that are required for the role. You will be need to be educated to Grade 4/GCSE D or above (or equivalent) in Maths and English. Proof of qualifications will be required at interview. For further details on equivalent qualifications or on acquiring copies of lost certificates please refer to Gov.uk Person Specification Qualifications Essential Grade 4/GCSE D or above (or equivalent) in Maths & English Level 2 Apprenticeship in Adult Care or willing to commence within 12 months of employment Care Certificate (or willing to work towards) Desirable Health Related Training, First Aid, Moving & Handling, Food Handling NVQ care qualification Experience Essential Understands the need for confidentiality Understands & committed to a caring approach to patients, relatives/carers Desirable Experience in a NHS/health care setting. Experience working in a surgical/Medicine/emergency care setting. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Grade 4/GCSE D or above (or equivalent) in Maths & English Level 2 Apprenticeship in Adult Care or willing to commence within 12 months of employment Care Certificate (or willing to work towards) Desirable Health Related Training, First Aid, Moving & Handling, Food Handling NVQ care qualification Experience Essential Understands the need for confidentiality Understands & committed to a caring approach to patients, relatives/carers Desirable Experience in a NHS/health care setting. Experience working in a surgical/Medicine/emergency care setting. 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. Employer details Employer name Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Chesterfield Royal Hospital Calow Chesterfield S44 5BL Employer's website https://www.chesterfieldroyal.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)