Job summary
- Main area
- Mental Health
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Sunday)
- Job ref
- 383-ACA-7321-26
- Employer
- Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- High Peak Crisis Team
- Town
- Chapel-en-le-Frith
- Salary
- £25,760 - £27,476 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 30/07/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Healthcare Assistant
NHS AfC: Band 3
Want to make a real difference and have a truly rewarding career? Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.
We’ve been rated ‘good’ overall by the CQC, with some outstanding services. The CQC commented at our most recent inspection on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.
We are passionate about making equality, diversity and inclusion part of our DNA. We take pride in our “People First Culture” which creates a workplace where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging, difference is celebrated, and people are comfortable to bring their whole selves to work. We value the richness that comes from having colleagues that are fully representative of the local community. We welcome people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, protected characteristics, and with all backgrounds and experiences.
Job overview
We are a diverse multi-disciplinary team, working across the High Peak and North Dales of Derbyshire, supporting adults experiencing a mental health crisis and who may be at risk of hospital admission. Our aim is to provide the right care at the right time in the right place.
Main duties of the job
You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team supporting adults who are currently experiencing a mental health crisis. You will support assessments completed by a clinician and be actively involved in the delivery of direct patient care. You care will be individual, patient centred and holistic.
You will support the patient's physical, psychological, emotional and practical needs. You will have knowledge of safeguarding adults and have worked delivering care that promotes independence and well-being.
The post holder will be an excellent communicator with adults who may be experiencing a crisis. You will be calm under pressure, work effectively alongside colleagues performing delegated responsibilities.
The post holder will be expected to travel throughout the north of Derbyshire sometimes at short notice, so a car/access to a car is essential. You will provide support to people in the community at their place of residence, which could include residential placements & temporary accommodation. You will work alongside the Hospital In Reach team, CMHT and Social Care colleagues.
This role is an essential and very valued position.
Working for our organisation
Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.
CQC rated us as 'GOOD’ overall, commenting on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.”
Benefits include:
- Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
- 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years’ service
- Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
- Health service discounts and online benefits
- Incremental pay progression
- Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
- Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
- Health and wellbeing opportunities
- Structured learning and development opportunities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please review the Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team supporting adults who are currently experiencing a mental health crisis. You will support assessments completed by a clinician and be actively involved in the delivery of direct patient care. You care will be individual, patient centred and holistic.
You will support the patient's physical, psychological, emotional and practical needs. You will have knowledge of safeguarding adults and have worked delivering care that promotes independence and well-being.
The post holder will be an excellent communicator with adults who may be experiencing a crisis. You will be calm under pressure, work effectively alongside colleagues performing delegated responsibilities.
The post holder will be expected to travel throughout the north of Derbyshire sometimes at short notice, so a car is essential. You will provide support to people in the community at their place of residence, which could include residential placements & temporary accommodation. You will work alongside the Hospital InReach team, CMHT and Social Care colleagues.
This role is an essential and very valued position.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Care Certificate or NVQ L3 in Health and Social Care
- Evidence of ongoing learning
Desirable criteria
- GCSEs English and Maths
Skills
Essential criteria
- Good verbal and written skills
Desirable criteria
- Able to work independently as well as within a team
- Group work
- NHS experience
- Systmone knowledge / experience
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Gareth Pritchard
- Job title
- Service Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01298 814784
- Additional information
For a further chat / discussion or visit, please don't hesitate to contact - Gareth Pritchard - Service Manager on 01298 814784 or alternatively you can email [email protected]
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
Recruitment Team
- Telephone
- 01332 564856, option 1, option 1
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