Job overview
To work as part of the multi-disciplinary team for the Adult Emergency Department at RDH. To carry out a range of portering tasks, involving the transfer of patients on trolley and wheelchairs to other areas and wards. To be responsible for the safe stock levels of all equipment around the department. To ensure a safely stocked department, maintain and clean equipment.
Main duties of the job
- Assist with the movement of patients between department and hospital areas.
- Maintain awareness of stock, linen and equipment within department, ensuring availability at all times.
- Assist in emergency situations with equipment or blood product collection.
- Assist nursing staff with cleaning and tidiness of the department.
- Ensure all equipment is kept in good working and clean condition, reporting any issues.
- Assist with the day to day running of the department.
- To support with food and drink rounds in department.
Closing date of applications: 22 June 2026
Interview date: 06 July 2026
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work within a busy and stressful environment
- Describe a time you managed a busy or rapidly changing workload. How did you prioritise tasks, and what helped you stay organised?
Desirable
- Good organisational skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate understanding of job role
Experience
Essential
- Able to work as part of team
- Have experience working within a hospital setting.
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This advert is for Emergency Department Assistant with University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust in Derby, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £25,272 pro rata pa. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 22 Jun 2026.
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