Employer: East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Kings D William Harvey Hospital
Town: Ashford
Salary: £23,615 pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 20/12/2024 23:59
NHS AfC: Band 2
Job overview
Kings D is a Trauma & Orthopedic ward, and is part of the trauma network. We have a wide range of patients who require a high standard of care.
Working alongside a unique team of Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists, you will be part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team.
We have a strong team, with great opportunities to develop and gain excellent experience in delivering compassionate and safe care to this complex and vulnerable group of patients.
Main duties of the job
Direct patient care, involving physical and emotional support of patients on an acute ward. This includes assisting with moving and handling, personal care and nutrition, as well as undertaking observations and recording electronically in patients' notes.
Working for our organisation
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 695,000 people.
Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: ‘People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’.
We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called ‘We care’. It’s about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We’re looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families, and carers we care for every day.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Direct patient care including assisting with moving and handling, personal care and nutrition, as well as undertaking observations and recording electronically in patients' notes.
The ability to converse easily and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for all customer-facing roles.
Most positions require a Disclosure and Barring check and will be exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Posts working regularly or unsupervised with children or vulnerable adults require an enhanced check.
We operate a no-smoking policy on all our sites and grounds.
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