Job Description

We are looking to recruit to various ward based 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 theory 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.
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.
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Details
Date posted
21 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
24,937 to 26,598 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
166-HCA-OCT252
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 C or above (or equivalent) in Maths and English.
Proof of qualifications will be required prior 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 C or above (or equivalent) in Maths and English.
Proof of qualifications will be required prior 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 C or above (or equivalent) in Maths & English
• Level 3 Apprenticeship in Adult Care or equivalent acute NHS experience
• 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 C or above (or equivalent) in Maths & English
• Level 3 Apprenticeship in Adult Care or equivalent acute NHS experience
• 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.

Skills Required