Healthcare Assistant

Healthcare Assistant/Receptionist

Location: Chesterfield Royal Hospital

Salary: Band 3-4

Requirement:

• Foundation degree Assistant Practitioner or other Health and Social care accreditation.
• NVQ level 3/4 in care or equivalent.
• Experience in phlebotomy, cannulation and electrocardiogram.
• Experience working in an Urgent Care Centre (UCC), Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC), Emergency Department (ED).

Join our UEC team and make every moment matter.

At DHU Healthcare, every role matters. We’re a not-for-profit team driven by compassion and respect, where your voice is heard and your growth truly matters. Join us and be part of something bigger. For you, for them, with us.

Skilled teams, exceptional care.

With us, every moment matters. Our Urgent and Emergency Care teams deliver expert, compassionate support 24/7, across Emergency Departments, Urgent Treatment Centres, GP surgeries, and the wider community. Skilled medical, nursing, allied health, and support professionals work together to respond quickly and effectively, while you’ll be supported to thrive in your career.

Every patient journey relies on skilled clinicians delivering safe, high quality care. Your expertise helps us meet urgent needs and improve outcomes.

As a Healthcare Assistant/Receptionist you will:

• Undertake specific skills to include, amongst others: phlebotomy, cannulation, electrocardiogram (ECG), bladder scanning, recording of vital sign measurements and wound care/closure using aseptic technique
• Undertake validation and follow up assessment post eTriage/ manual triage
• Ability to recognise the acutely unwell patient and escalating promptly to the clinician in charge
• Welcome patients as they arrive at the Urgent Care Centre.
• Assist in general administrative and clerical duties and maintain manual/computerised records as required.
• Assist registered professions in administrative duties including data entry and use of IT systems

For you, benefits that work.

We offer a benefits package with your health, happiness and future in mind. You’ll have access to the NHS pension scheme (and we’ll honour your existing NHS pension pot and holiday entitlement if you’re transferring), free secure parking at most sites, birthday leave, and our Health Cash Plan for you and your family – covering dental, optical, therapy costs, and 24/7 GP access after six months. Plus, there’s wellbeing perks, flexible working, a salary sacrifice Car Lease Scheme with low-emission options, enhanced maternity and paternity leave, and a rewarding referral programme. It’s our way of saying thank you.

Learning, leading, shaping healthcare.

At DHU Healthcare, we support your growth at every stage of your career. With clear career paths, tailored training, and the DHU Academy, you’ll have the tools and the encouragement to explore new skills and opportunities, take the next step, and make an impact. From leadership programmes and apprenticeships to essential role-specific training, development is part of how we work and shape healthcare together.

Together, reflecting our communities.

We believe that when everyone feels valued, respected and supported, they can do their best work. We’re proud to reflect the rich diversity of the communities we serve, welcoming colleagues from all backgrounds. We are committed to supporting the Armed Forces community and, as a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome candidates to share any support or reasonable adjustments they may need during the recruitment process. For more information on how DHU can support you, please click here.

At DHU Healthcare, your skills, ideas and growth matter.

Join us and be part of something bigger.

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