Job summary Clinical Support Worker | Maidstone Full Time Permanent | Competitive Salary in line with Agenda for Change Are you an experienced Healthcare Assistant or a Care Assistant in a healthcare setting? Do you want to develop your career in a private healthcare setting? We have an exciting opportunity for a strong and empathetic support worker to join our Inpatient team as a Care Support Worker. You will be a key member of our multi-disciplinary team, supporting the nursing staff in providing exemplary care to patients throughout their stay, from admission to discharge. This role is ideally suited to a support worker who has previously worked as a Care Support Worker, Health Care Assistant, Clinical Support Worker, or Nursing Assistant in a clinical environment. This is a 37.5 hour per week post working 3 Shifts Monday - Sunday 07:30 - 20:00 or 19:30 - 08:15 on a rota basis. Main duties of the job Role Responsibilities As a clinical support worker you will: Demonstrate good clinical practice at all times and be accountable for own actions. Monitor patients' conditions by taking temperatures, pulse, respirations, post surgery. Chaperone patients when required. Be willing to undertake phlebotomy when appropriately trained. Respect and ensure patient privacy and confidentiality. About us At KIMS Hospital we support our staff in building a career, encouraging them to feel their worth and enjoy their time at work. Our One Team culture creates a working environment that offers you the time to care, whilst developing new skills and strengthening existing ones. KIMS Hospital employees enjoy the following benefits: Competitive Salary Free Secure Staff Parking Pension Scheme Private Health Insurance 33 Days annual leave plus extra time off for your birthday Life Assurance Annual Flu Vaccination Up to 40% off some of KIMS Services Free Eye Test If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, Diane would be happy to help. Please give her a call on 01622 237634 or email recruimentkims.org.uk. At KIMS Hospital we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive working environment. We strive to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Any offers of employment made by KIMS Hospital for this/these position(s) will be subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of a satisfactory DBS Certificate from the Disclosure & Barring Service. Information about the DBS checks can be found at https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check Date posted 11 December 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 3005 Job locations Newnam Court Way Maidstone Maidstone Kent ME14 5FT Job description Job responsibilities For more information regarding this role, please see the attached Job Description and Personal Specification. Job description Job responsibilities For more information regarding this role, please see the attached Job Description and Personal Specification. Person Specification Qualifications Desirable An NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or Care Certificate Experience Essential Experience working as a support worker in a clinical Environment. A caring and compassionate attitude. Good communication skills. Desirable Experience working in a hospital environment Person Specification Qualifications Desirable An NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or Care Certificate Experience Essential Experience working as a support worker in a clinical Environment. A caring and compassionate attitude. Good communication skills. Desirable Experience working in a hospital environment 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 KIMS Hospital Address Newnam Court Way Maidstone Maidstone Kent ME14 5FT Employer's website https://kims.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)