Healthcare Support Worker Assessment Day - KCH
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East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
About
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. We also provide some specialist services for a wider population, including renal services in Medway and Maidstone and a cardiac service for all of Kent based at William Harvey Hospital, Ashford.
Our Vision and Values
We have a national and international reputation for delivering high quality specialist care, particularly in cancer, kidney disease, stroke and vascular services. We value and pursue excellence in research and innovation. Our Trust has been ranked first in Kent for clinical research studies, as well as consistently recruiting high numbers of patients into research trials.
As a teaching Trust, we play a vital role in the education and training of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, working closely with local universities and Kings College University in London.
We’re on an exciting journey of transformation, with a new Medical School at the centre of our community, a focus on research, clinical leadership and making our trust a rewarding and friendly place to work. There’s never been a better time to join us.
Key Details
Location: Kent and Canterbury Hospital, Canterbury, CT1 3NG
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Full time, Flexible working)
Salary: £23,615 per annum (pro rata if applicable) Grade (Band 2)
Main Area: Healthcare Support Work
Job Overview
Are you passionate about Healthcare? Are you a Healthcare Assistant, Carer or Support Worker who enjoys making a positive difference? East Kent Hospital University Foundation Trust are now recruiting Band 2 Healthcare Support Workers for KCH Hospital in Canterbury. If successful, you will be invited to an Assessment Day at the KCH Hospital on 29th March 2025.
The majority of positions are likely to be within our Surgical, Medical and Admission wards as well as the Emergency Department. Full-time and part-time hours (minimum 30 hours per week) are available but nursing is carried out 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, so we do require full flexibility from you.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'.
Experience
Essential criteria:
* Experience of having been part of a team
* Experience of or awareness of a range of work practices in dealing with customers
* Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
* Demonstrates patient focused approach
Qualifications
Essential criteria:
* Basic written Maths and English Skills
* Basic understanding of Patients needs
Other Requirements
Essential criteria:
* Flexibility and openness to working in a range of areas. Flexibility with shift/working patterns to meet the service
Knowledge
Essential criteria:
* Be aware of and adhere to the Trusts Values and Behaviours
* Knowledge of the Data Protection Act, CNORIS, Caldicott Guidelines and local policies regarding confidentiality and access to medical records.
* Knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
Further Details
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
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.
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