Job Description

We are seeking to recruit compassionate and motivated Healthcare Assistants to work on Oker Ward at Whitworth Hospital, situated in the beautiful Derbyshire Dales. Whitworth Hospital is a small community hospital on the outskirt of Matlock town centre, providing excellent care for the local and wider community.
This is an exciting opportunity for people who have a genuine interest in caring, who are enthusiastic, reliable and professional. Oker Ward has been recognised at Gold in Quality Always accreditation, meaning that you can enjoy working on a ward that provides an exceptionally high level of care.
The team on Oker Ward is dedicated and supportive, we aim to provide a positive working experience to those who join us. Everyone in the team is valued for their contributions
Experience of working in a social care setting is an advantage, as is NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care. However, this is an exciting opportunity for someone wanting to develop nursing skills in a ward area, and full training will be provided to the successful candidates.
Main duties of the job
Oker is a 13 bedded ward, providing rehabilitation, complex discharge planning and end of life care. The multidisciplinary team is made up of nursing and allied health professionals, including Registered Nurses, Healthcare Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Therapy Assistants and Advanced Nurse Practitioners. The clinical team is supported by, Administrative Staff, Porters, Hotel Services and Housekeepers.
As HCA, your primary duty will be to support Registered Nurses and the multidisciplinary team in person-centred patient care. Wider duties include maintaining the ward environment, assisting with audit and accreditation, attending team meetings, and adhering to trust policies and procedures.
We are looking for someone who will work collaboratively with the whole team and support the ward to strive for the best possible patient experience.
Oker Ward offers the opportunity for HCA's to develop clinical skills that contribute to safe and effective patient care.
It is important that you have a good standard of English and excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including strict adherence to patient confidentiality.
Oker Ward is a 24 hour, 7 day a week service and this post involves shift work that includes, days, nights, double and/or single shifts, twilight shifts, weekends and Bank Holidays.
Full PPE equipment and uniforms are provided free of charge with the post.
About us
The Purpose and Activities of DCHS?
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.
The culture on Oker Ward is positive and inclusive, staff are supported and treated with respect, and patients are treated with compassion and kindness. The atmosphere on the ward is friendly and relaxed and people are encouraged to work to the best of their ability.
Staff are supported to complete training that will help them to be safe and competent in their role, and there is possibility to develop within the organisation.
The team on Oker Ward strives to provide the best possible patient experience, to get the best outcomes for patients and support people through the challenges of being in hospital.
Our values are aligned to the wider organisation: to get the basics right, to act with compassion and respect, to make a difference, to value and develop teamwork and to value everyone's contribution, everyone matters.
Details
Date posted
13 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
24,937 to 26,598 a year pa, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
842-CCS-6004-25-B
Job locations
Oker Ward, Whitworth Hospital
330 Bakewell Road
Matlock
DE4 2JD
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: Please see attached 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.
After carefullyreviewing this role, we do not believe that this position meets the requirements for sponsorship. For details on eligibilitycriteria for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link to the gov.uk websiteSkilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK(www.gov.uk)
Please note - due to the anticipated high volume of applications for this vacancy, there is a vacancy cap set at 50 applicants - if you are interested in this vacancy , please ensure you submit your application form as soon as possible. Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: Please see attached 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.
After carefullyreviewing this role, we do not believe that this position meets the requirements for sponsorship. For details on eligibilitycriteria for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link to the gov.uk websiteSkilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK(www.gov.uk)
Please note - due to the anticipated high volume of applications for this vacancy, there is a vacancy cap set at 50 applicants - if you are interested in this vacancy , please ensure you submit your application form as soon as possible.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential

• Maths and English GCSE Grade C or above (or equivalent)

Desirable

• NVQ in health-related care (or equivalent)

Experience and Knowledge Required
Essential

• Previous experience of caring in an informal or formal setting

SKills and Attributes
Essential

• Ability to manage risk
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Will need to be able to work shift patterns over a 24 hour period
• Able to work weekends and bank holidays
• Willing to cover shifts on other wards if need arises

Aptitude and Personal Qualities
Essential

• Be able to participate in personal development
• Flexibility and time management skills
• Ability to embrace diversity

Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential

• Maths and English GCSE Grade C or above (or equivalent)

Desirable

• NVQ in health-related care (or equivalent)

Experience and Knowledge Required
Essential

• Previous experience of caring in an informal or formal setting

SKills and Attributes
Essential

• Ability to manage risk
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Will need to be able to work shift patterns over a 24 hour period
• Able to work weekends and bank holidays
• Willing to cover shifts on other wards if need arises

Aptitude and Personal Qualities
Essential

• Be able to participate in personal development
• Flexibility and time management skills
• Ability to embrace diversity

Skills Required