Healthcare Assistant

Job description

Provide hands-on care that makes patients feel supported and safe.

Healthcare Assistant

Working hours: 16

Salary: Band 3.0

Location: Buxton Medical Practice (Derbyshire)

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.

At DHU Healthcare, our Urgent and Emergency Care teams work on the frontline of the NHS, delivering expert, compassionate care 24/7, 365 days a year. From Emergency Departments and Urgent Treatment Centres to GP surgeries and communities across the East Midlands and beyond, we're there when people need us most.

Our teams of skilled medical, nursing, allied health, and support professionals all work together to respond quickly and effectively to every patient. We deliver a wide range of services including community nursing, urgent treatment, primary care streaming, urgent on-day primary care, GP home visiting, phlebotomy, community hospital medical cover, telephone consultation support, and palliative care home visiting. With us, you'll be supported to succeed - in your role, your development, and your career.

As a Healthcare Assistant you will: Need practical experience, strong communication
NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or working towards it).
Support clinicians and patients in urgent and emergency care settings.
Carry out essential observations and assist with patient care and comfort.
Work within a close-knit team providing high-quality, compassionate care.
Keep services running smoothly through teamwork and attention to detail.
Play a vital role in making every patient experience a positive one.
For you, because great work starts with a supported team.

We'll support your health, happiness and future with benefits that put you first. From access to the NHS pension scheme (and we'll honour your existing NHS pension pot and holiday entitlement if you're transferring), to wellbeing support, flexible options and career growth, we're here to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on the full range of benefits available, click here .

Learning that shapes your career.

With us, development is part of our culture. From essential training and apprenticeships to supportive leadership and career pathways, we'll help you grow in ways that matter to you. Because when our people thrive, so do our patients and communities.

With us, everyone belongs.

Great work happens when everyone feels seen, supported, and valued. We welcome colleagues from all backgrounds and proudly support the Armed Forces community. Inclusion and belongi...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Buxton

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

05-11-2026

Profession type

Health / Medical

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English