Healthcare Assistant

Salary: £26,140 – £31,400 per annum (depending on experience)  

Hours: 35 per week 

Location: Derby City 

Contract: Permanent 

Job reference number: 1752

An exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of the Cranstoun Derby City service. We are seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join our team.  

Cranstoun Derby City operates the alcohol and drug service across Derby City and provides a range of services for individuals using alcohol or substances.. With our central hub in Derby City, we deliver interventions across all six districts, via our shared care scheme and community outreach locations.  

You will work flexibly within the service to provide a range of clinical interventions for people who use alcohol and other drugs. The role will include assessment of service users, blood borne virus screening, health screening, phlebotomy, ECG, ambulatory detoxification delivery and support to team members in managing the health needs of people who use the Cranstoun Derby City service.   

You will have experience of working with people who use substances and/or carers, or another vulnerable groups. You will also have experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team and knowledge of primary healthcare and treatment relating to people who use alcohol and other drugs. 

The service operates core hours of Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm. The service also offers additional service hours on some days between 8am – 9am and 5 – 7pm. There will be a requirement to cover these hours on a rota basis. 

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information relating to the post. 

This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, checks against the Adult Barred List & Police Vetting.  

For more information, please contact Sarah Randerson-  sranderson@cranstoun.org.uk  

How to Apply: 

To apply for this role, please submit your CV, along with a Cover Letter outlining your skills, experience, relevant qualifications and values fit for the role to recruitment@cranstoun.org.uk. Please ensure you clearly state the Job Reference Number on your Cover Letter.

Applicants must be able to provide satisfactory evidence of their right to work in the UK at the application stage.

Sponsorship is not available for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK that does not require employer sponsorship for the duration of the appointment.

Closing Date: 6th September 2026