Healthcare Assistant - Outpatients | University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 19 Awst 2025 |
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| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £24,937 - £26,598 pro rota pa |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 18 Medi 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Ilkeston, DE7 8LN |
| Cwmni: | University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7266216/320-CDCS-3764 |
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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 4thbusiest 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.
Please see attached 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.
Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers
Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).
Following the recent announcement by the Home Office, from 9 April 2025, we will no longer be able to sponsor entry level Band 3 health and care roleshttps://admin.trac.jobs/documents?vdoc=9239060as they will no longer meet the salary threshold which has been set at a minimum of £25,000.
Home Office announces new immigration policy changes | NHS Employers
As these vacancies are part time - 22.5 hours and 15 hours, we will not be able to offer sponsorship.
This advert closes on Tuesday 26 Aug 2025