Job Description

A unique vacancy has arisen for an experienced Healthcare Assistant to join the Urgent Treatment Centre at Whitworth Hospital.
You will be required to undertake various patient clinical procedures in order to assist registered practitioners to deliver agreed pathways as part of the ongoing Urgent Care Agenda.
The role of the HCA is pivotal to delivering excellence in Urgent Care and the successful candidate is expected to be supported in delivering hands on care to our patients under the supervision of registered practitioners, whilst undertaking an expanded scope of duties.
Main duties of the job
To maintain standards, ensuring quality of patient care through the development of a range of knowledge & competencies to support Clinicians.
To support and ensure the effective seamless flow of patients through the Urgent Treatment Centre.
Responsibility for a specific area of work that is facilitated by the registered nurse.
To assist Clinicians with the provision of a high standard of individualised patient care and treatments where appropriate and work as an effective multi-disciplinary team member of the UTC Team.
To carry out individual patient care without direct supervision, under the direction of the clinician-in-charge.
Understands and observes appropriate standards of confidentiality.
At all times to behave and act in a way appropriate to and in accordance with "The DCHS Way".
About us
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.
Details
Date posted
07 November 2025
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-5940-25-A
Job locations
Whitworth Hospital
330 Bakewell Road
Matlock
DE4 2JD
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• GuidanceScore GCSE English / Maths or equivalent
• NVQ level 3 in care / promoting independence or equivalent

Desirable

• Previous experience within Urgent or Emergency care

Experience
Essential

• Previous experience in wound care, venepuncture and observations
• IT literate with experience of healthcare IT systems (e.g. SystmOne)

Desirable

• Previous experience in an urgent care setting at Band 3 level

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• GuidanceScore GCSE English / Maths or equivalent
• NVQ level 3 in care / promoting independence or equivalent

Desirable

• Previous experience within Urgent or Emergency care

Experience
Essential

• Previous experience in wound care, venepuncture and observations
• IT literate with experience of healthcare IT systems (e.g. SystmOne)

Desirable

• Previous experience in an urgent care setting at Band 3 level

Skills Required