Job Description

An exciting opportunity to work as a Health Care Assistant in our evolving Medical Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) are has become available.
Chesterfield's Medical SDEC has recently relocated within the Trust to a new and renovated area. You will be working with a great team who are dedicated to the patients who attend the unit.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will assist qualified nursing staff with the provision of individualised nursing care. You will support the nursing team in the achievement of ward objectives and provide support to relatives/carers.
Please see the attached job description & person specification for a more detailed overview of this position
About us
The Health Care Assistant in SDEC is a vital role within our organisation. Leading the Chesterfield Way supports the Trust's priorities and ambitions - and sets out the behaviours and characteristics that leaders are expected to adopt and that all staff can role model, to make the Trust an even better place to work; and to support the delivery of exceptional patient care. It provides a framework for leadership and supports individual progression through appraisal, career progression and personal development.
Details
Date posted
10 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
24,937 to 26,598 a year pa
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
166-MEC-7401318
Job locations
Chesterfield Royal Hospital
Calow
Chesterfield
S44 5BL
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and personal specification for further details about this exciting job. Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and personal specification for further details about this exciting job.
Person Specification
Qualifications & training
Essential

• oGrade 4/GCSE D or above (or equivalent) in Maths & English
• oQCF level 2 Clinical Healthcare Support or willing to work towards and complete within 12 months or relevant experience
• oCare Certificate (or willing to work towards)

Desirable

• oHealth Related Training, First Aid, Moving & Handling, Food Handling
• oNVQ care qualification

Experience
Essential

• oUnderstands the need for confidentiality
• oUnderstands & committed to a caring approach to patients, relatives/carers
• oExperience or working in an acute medical setting for above 1 year

Desirable

• oExperience working in a surgical/Medicine/emergency care setting.
• oExperience in a NHS/health care setting.

Skills & knowledge
Essential

• oAble to demonstrate a caring approach to patients & relatives & works so that patients' dignity & respect is maintained at all times.
• oAble to communicate routine information including observations effectively verbally & written to staff, patients/relatives.
• oAble to prioritise own workload.
• oAble to work under own initiative within boundaries of role.
• oDemonstrates awareness of importance of working as part of a team.
• oCompetent in venepuncture and cannulation

Desirable

• oBasic nursing skills
• oBasic understanding of nursing practice & code of conduct
• oThe 6C'S
• oNHS Constitution

Personal attributes
Essential

• oAble to work & cope with rotating shift patterns (early, late, over 7 days of the week
• oAble to move (manual handling) patients & equipment e.g., commodes, wheelchairs etc.
• oAble to deal with exposure to bereavement & 'difficult' patients & relatives
• oProfessional appearance/approach to work
• oGood Team Member
• oCaring manner
• oAdaptable to meet service needs

Demonstrates trust values
Essential

• Compassion, Achievement, Relationships, Environment - Proud to CARE

Person Specification
Qualifications & training
Essential

• oGrade 4/GCSE D or above (or equivalent) in Maths & English
• oQCF level 2 Clinical Healthcare Support or willing to work towards and complete within 12 months or relevant experience
• oCare Certificate (or willing to work towards)

Desirable

• oHealth Related Training, First Aid, Moving & Handling, Food Handling
• oNVQ care qualification

Experience
Essential

• oUnderstands the need for confidentiality
• oUnderstands & committed to a caring approach to patients, relatives/carers
• oExperience or working in an acute medical setting for above 1 year

Desirable

• oExperience working in a surgical/Medicine/emergency care setting.
• oExperience in a NHS/health care setting.

Skills & knowledge
Essential

• oAble to demonstrate a caring approach to patients & relatives & works so that patients' dignity & respect is maintained at all times.
• oAble to communicate routine information including observations effectively verbally & written to staff, patients/relatives.
• oAble to prioritise own workload.
• oAble to work under own initiative within boundaries of role.
• oDemonstrates awareness of importance of working as part of a team.
• oCompetent in venepuncture and cannulation

Desirable

• oBasic nursing skills
• oBasic understanding of nursing practice & code of conduct
• oThe 6C'S
• oNHS Constitution

Personal attributes
Essential

• oAble to work & cope with rotating shift patterns (early, late, over 7 days of the week
• oAble to move (manual handling) patients & equipment e.g., commodes, wheelchairs etc.
• oAble to deal with exposure to bereavement & 'difficult' patients & relatives
• oProfessional appearance/approach to work
• oGood Team Member
• oCaring manner
• oAdaptable to meet service needs

Demonstrates trust values
Essential

• Compassion, Achievement, Relationships, Environment - Proud to CARE

Skills Required