Job summary and 3 Health Care Assistants, will work closely with all users of our services and theirfamilies, friends and carers who all play an invaluable contribution in how our usersexperience our services. Band 3 Health Care Assistants are expected to be kind andresponsive but professional and informative and contribute to the quality of the servicesprovided within the community team across the health economy by:o Keeping the people who using our services as safe as possible through the use of soundclinical skills and effective risk assessments escalating concerns to Registered HealthcareProfessional.o Ensuring the best possible clinical outcomes by using up-to-date skills and adhering toevidence-based policies and procedures within scope of assessed competence.o Ensuring the people using our services have a good experience by respecting,empowering and working in partnership with people throughout the care planning process.The successful applicant would be caring for patients within a community setting, so a validfull UK driving license and own vehicle is essential.Potential applicants are encouraged to contact Tim Wroot prior to applying -timothy.wrootnhs.net Main duties of the job o To provide care and support for vulnerable patients in a community setting, supportingwith personal care, meal preparation and medication administration, following care plans andrisk assessments.o To carry out observations & procedures and be aware of normal ranges.o To recognise patient progress/deterioration and provide feedback to senior teammembers in a timely manner.o To be familiar with relevant trust policies and procedures in order to maintain highstandards and patient safety.o To obtain patient feedback for service improvement. About us Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we've got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences We ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This isn't visible to anyone involved with shortlisting or interviewing you, except when you choose to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability. Short listers will see two ticks alongside your application to ensure they apply the principles of the scheme to your submission The data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to Work 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. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won't involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both See where you can go with KCHFTcareer pathways Date posted 20 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 846-6926017-CF Job locations Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital Herne Bay CT6 6EB 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 in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. 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. At KCHFT we strongly encourage 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. Find out more about the community difference here. Good luck We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to teamKCHFT, cometocommunity. 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 in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. 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. At KCHFT we strongly encourage 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. Find out more about the community difference here. Good luck We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to teamKCHFT, cometocommunity. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Relevant level 3 qualification (NVQ/ QCF Diploma or certificate of care / Advanced apprenticeship or equivalent or working towards) Functional Skills at Level 2 (Literacy and numeracy/ GCSE grade A-C or equivalent in English and Maths) Experience Essential Minimum of 2 years' experience as a Healthcare Assistant/ Worker in a health or social care setting Experience of working as part of a team Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of IT packages (E-Pay / E-roster/ AT-P/ CIS) Desirable Experience of community nursing environment Knowledge Essential Awareness of developments in the NHS Knowledge of up to date clinical practice. Understands the role and remit of Unregistered worker Skills & Abilities Essential Sound communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written). Ability to organise own work Ability to cope with change Ability to use own initiative Moderate IT skills Personal Attributes Essential Empathetic Supportive Ability to work under pressure Flexible and adaptable Ability to Manage Essential Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, considering Trust policies and procedures. Ability to manage own time effectively. Additional requirements Essential Holds current UK driving licence & access to vehicle - applicant to provide license number in supporting information. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Relevant level 3 qualification (NVQ/ QCF Diploma or certificate of care / Advanced apprenticeship or equivalent or working towards) Functional Skills at Level 2 (Literacy and numeracy/ GCSE grade A-C or equivalent in English and Maths) Experience Essential Minimum of 2 years' experience as a Healthcare Assistant/ Worker in a health or social care setting Experience of working as part of a team Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of IT packages (E-Pay / E-roster/ AT-P/ CIS) Desirable Experience of community nursing environment Knowledge Essential Awareness of developments in the NHS Knowledge of up to date clinical practice. Understands the role and remit of Unregistered worker Skills & Abilities Essential Sound communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written). Ability to organise own work Ability to cope with change Ability to use own initiative Moderate IT skills Personal Attributes Essential Empathetic Supportive Ability to work under pressure Flexible and adaptable Ability to Manage Essential Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, considering Trust policies and procedures. Ability to manage own time effectively. Additional requirements Essential Holds current UK driving licence & access to vehicle - applicant to provide license number in supporting information. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust Address Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital Herne Bay CT6 6EB Employer's website https://www.kentcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)