This is a fantastic opportunity for health care support workers to develop a career in the NHS as a Health Care Support Worker at Medway Hospital NHS Trust. We have a number of opportunities available across the Trust to applicants without hospital experience but have care experience either caring for family members or working in social care.
We will provide training and support to obtain your Care Certificate (nationally recognised) and offer opportunities to work in different settings. This is a great opportunity to gain new skills, experience and knowledge for those who may wish to pursue a future career in nursing or any other healthcare profession.
Main duties of the job
The successful post holders will be expected to provide support and assistance to professionals in the implementation of care plans for individual patients.
As a Clinical Support Worker, you will ensure patients receive a high quality of clinical care and a good patient experience. We have a management team that is both innovative and proactive in ensuring that high quality care is delivered to our patients.
Care Certificate Programme to be completed over a specified 6 months period, if not obtained prior to commencement.
To contribute to our exciting future and become part of our team, apply today.
About us
Do you have the ambition and vision to deliver our mission of the Best of Care by the Best of People providing excellent care, every time?
Here at Medway, we pride ourselves on working together as one to ensure that our shared vision is achieved for our patients.
As a key partner in the healthcare of our local population, we are keen to deliver this as an outcome of our Trust-wide strategy - Patient First.
Our culture and values define us here at Medway NHS Foundation Trust and are the heartbeat of who we are as an organisation.
Our BEST values underpin Patient First and are at the core of the care we give to our patients, the support we offer to our staff and our overall leadership approach:
B - Bold
E - Every person counts
S - Sharing and open
T - Together
Our Trust is a great choice for people who want to develop their career in an ambitious and dynamic environment; our employees are able to choose the coverage and supplemental benefits that best fit their needs and those of their families. This includes the promotion of flexible working opportunities across the Trust.
Job responsibilities
Undertake a range of delegated clinical care duties to deliver agreed plans of care. Provide excellent customer care skills to ensure patients come first.
To ensure patients receive high quality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs and doctrines.
Recognise and avoid situations that may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of the individuals.
To act as an advocate for patients within the ward / department, to ensure a patient oriented approach to the delivery of care.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Working or life experience as a carer
Knowledge
* Understanding the requirements of Patient Confidentiality
* Some knowledge of Manual Handling of patients, using lifting aids
* Basic understanding of the NHS
Skills
* Good written and oral communication
* Ability to communicate with the general public
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* Ability to follow clear instructions and feedback to senior staff
Value Based Question
* Give an example of a time where you have demonstrated a 'can do' attitude (including the situation you were in) and the outcome
Experience
* Some experience of working as a Carer either in a Registered Care setting or in a domestic setting
* Commitment to working in partnership with patients/carers
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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