Job summary We are looking for experienced health care workers to join our staff bank to support our hospital wards in the following locations, Hawkhurst and Westbrook House community hospitals. Main duties of the job Some of your duties will include, Keeping the people who use our services as safe as possible through the use of sound clinical skills and effective risk assessments, escalating concerns to a Registered Healthcare Professional when needed Ensuring the best possible clinical outcomes by using up-to-date skills and adhering to evidence-based policies and procedures within the scope of your assessed competence Ensuring the people using our services have a good experience Please note, this vacancy does not meet the criteria for skilled worker sponsorship. Therefore, we are unable to accept applications from candidates that cannot provide documentary evidence of right to work in the United Kingdom. About us One of the largest community NHS trusts in the UK, KCHFT are rated 'outstanding' by the CQC. We've got a passion for delivering high standards of care to patients and deliver excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values C ompassionate A spirational R esponsive E xcellent We're committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, which leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. So, all our colleagues have equal access to career opportunities. Flexibility is another way we do this. In the NHS, we're reminded every day how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement without having to sacrifice time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both Looking for professional development? We can support that too Our career pathways will help you achieve your aspirations Date posted 05 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £12.08 an hour 12.07% WTD Contract Bank Working pattern Flexible working Reference number 846-6044196-BANK-TS-RV-F Job locations Hawkhurst & Westbrook House Hawkhurst & Westbrook House TN18 4PU Job description Job responsibilities The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this. Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert. We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know so they can help you with this. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Interviews are due to take place virtually on a date to be confirmed. Find out more about the community differencehere. Good luck We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to teamKCHFT, cometocommunity Although vaccination against COVID-19 is not mandatory, we are strongly encouraging colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve. Job description Job responsibilities The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this. Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert. We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know so they can help you with this. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Interviews are due to take place virtually on a date to be confirmed. Find out more about the community differencehere. Good luck We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to teamKCHFT, cometocommunity Although vaccination against COVID-19 is not mandatory, we are strongly encouraging colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve. Person Specification Experience in healthcare setting Essential HCA/Support Worker experience Person Specification Experience in healthcare setting Essential HCA/Support Worker experience 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. Employer details Employer name Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust Address Hawkhurst & Westbrook House Hawkhurst & Westbrook House TN18 4PU Employer's website https://www.kentcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)