Job summary
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + make a difference for every patient Are you a strong, detailed, organised and experienced Care Assistant who can work well on their own and as a part of a team? Are you able to thrive in a fast paced and challenging environment, do you work well under pressure and do you have a keen eye for detail? Are you keen to join an organisation where your work will make a difference to the lives of patients and will leave you feeling more fulfilled? If you have answered yes to any of the above then we could have just the role for you.
We are currently looking for an Healthcare Assistant to join our wardteam at our Barlborough Hospital.
What you can expect in return
- An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
- Competetive annual salary
- The support you need to grow in your role and continue your professional development
- Increased days of annual leave with years of service
Main duties of the job
You will support the professional staff with the overall responsibility for all patients on the inpatient Ward the scope of the role will include but not be limited to:
- Welcoming/greeting patients to the ward area.
- Answering the telephone, recording and delivering messages accurately and to the appropriate person.
- Assisting in the ordering and monitoring of stores and stock rotation.
- Running errands to other departments.
- Support other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
About us
We are looking for someone who is willing to work hard, learn and develop in the role, but most importantly someone who understands the value of team work and a good work ethic. The ideal applicant will have
- You will have an NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care and be willing to undertake training to gain further clinical skills.
- Experience or a good understanding of a HCA duties and responsibilities
- The ability to receive and communicate information accurately and take instruction from professional colleagues.
- The flexibility to fit into internal rotating shift pattern
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Details
- Date posted: 10 August 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £23,614 a year £23614 per annum
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 14586
- Job locations: 2 Lindrick Way, Barlborough, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 4XE, United Kingdom
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This advert is for Healthcare Assistant - Ward with Practice Plus Group in 2 Lindrick Way, Barlborough, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 4XE, United Kingdom, United Kingdom. It is listed as a Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £23614.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 31 Aug 2026.
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