The Trust is currently under-represented in terms of individuals from BME backgrounds and welcomes applicants from these communities.
DCHS is also an LGBT inclusive employer.
Selection will be on a basis of merit.
The Trust has achieved the status of a Disability Confident Leader and guarantees to invite to assessment applicants who meet the criteria for the job vacancy.
To ensure the diversity of the workforce and understand the differing needs of our communities, the Trust is committed to the principles of Positive Action.
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Job overview Healthcare Assistant - Erewash Care Team Previous applicants need not apply.
We have an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join our unique and specialised end of life care team.
You will be joining a large and established team of Healthcare Assistants who are led by a District Nurse.
This team is part of a larger Integrated Community Team which includes Community Nursing and Community Therapy.
The shifts are allocated as early and late shifts which are five hours in duration.
Early shifts are from 08:00 - 13:00 and late shifts are from 16:00 - 21:00.
The team allocate these as per your working hours over a 7 day period with 1 in 3 weekends.
The expected staffing allocation is 4 staff per shift which means that you will work closely with your colleagues to do joint visits alongside lone working for singular visits in the Community.
We deliver end of life care to patients within their own homes within the Erewash locality.
Therefore, you will be required to drive between visits and our two bases which are Ilkeston Community Hospital and Long Eaton Health Centre.
We are looking for a caring and compassionate person who has a passion for delivering high quality end of life care.
Experience within the healthcare setting is of importance to ensure that you are equipped with the skills required for this job.
Main duties of the job Healthcare Assistant - Erewash Care Team
The main duties of the job will include the following:
- Personal care for end of life patients residing at home.
- Patient manual handling, using equipment provided within the home.
- Continence management, including catheter care.
- Pressure area care.
- Medication administration following a Medication Administration Record (MAR) sheet.
- Communication to all staff within the Integrated Community Team alongside use of a laptop to write patient records within Systmone.
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 ( for our organisation
Working for your organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities 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 Person specification Education, Qualifications and Training Essential criteria Health and Social Care Qualification or willing to work towards Other requirements Essential criteria Able to work over a 7 day week Access to a car for personal business use and holder of valid driving licence in the UK Experience Essential criteria Working in Health and Social Care setting Experience working independently and as part of a team Desirable criteria Experience caring for people at the end of their life Experience using IT systems and electronic care records Experience working in the NHS
Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust (DCHS) is one of the largest providers of specialist community healthcare in England and we currently employ around 4,500 staff.
We deliver a variety of services across Derbyshire, caring for nearly 1.8 million patients each year.
We deliver patient care through 11 community hospitals, 4 minor injury units, 29 health centres and a learning disability centre.
Another key part of our service is out in the community where we care for people in their own homes via therapists, health visitors and district nurses, and promoting public health in the wider community.
As a Trust we care for patients of all ages with a special focus on the needs of elderly people and the very young.
DCHS has been recognised as a top 10 NHS organisation to work for in the UK by the Health Service Journal and NHS Employers in their Best Places to Work 2015 campaign.
The Trust is also the runner-up in the category for the best NHS community trust employer.
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Our vision "to be the best provider of local healthcare and to be a great place to work"
Our values:
1) To get the basics right
2) To act with compassion and respect
3) To make a difference
4) To value and develop teamwork
5) To value everyone's contribution because everyone matters
The majority of our locations offer free parking facilities for staff.
We will communicate with you regarding your application via email so please check your email account on a regular basis.
If using hotmail, MSN or yahoo email accounts please check your 'junk/spam' mail regularly.
If you require any support in completing the application form please do not hesitate to contact the Recruitment Team, , option 1, option 1 or and we will be happy to provide assistance.
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.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for our service and for you.
Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern.
Employer certification / accreditation badges Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download Healthcare Assistant Erewash Care Team (PDF, 168.8KB) Application Guidance (PDF, 315.5KB) Applicant Pack (PDF, 1.4MB)