Job summary
The NHS is changing. More emphasis on community-based care means there’s never been a better time to join us.
We are looking for anenthusiastic and adaptableHealthcare Assistantto join ourcaring and progressive team in Hawkhurst Communityhospital.
Our hospitals are nurse-led and focus on holistic rehabilitation and therapy for people who need extra help to get home, or who are nearing the end of their life
Our inpatient care and management is overseen by a Matron along with a team of registered nurses, healthcare assistants, physiotherapists, occupational therapists rehabilitation assistants, care management staff, a pharmacist and our visiting medical officers.
Main duties of the job
Healthcare assistants provide care to people as part of a care plan agreed with local nursing teams.
As a healthcare assistant you’ll:
- Work as part of a team to provide care to local patients and families
- Monitor the quality of care they’re receiving
- Provide clinical, health and personal care for patients under the direction of the nurse in charge.
- Participate in all aspects, of rehabilitation and therapy in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team.
Additional Working Pattern: Working a mix of early, late and night shifts across a 7 day roster
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 Compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent
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.
We’ve signed up to be a real UK living wage employer. The real Living Wage is the only UK wage rate voluntarily paid by 7,000+ UK businesses who believe their staff deserve a fair wage. Committing to the real UK Living Wage is one way we’re delivering our pledge to be the best employer
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
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 on the 27th June 2023.
Find out more about the community difference here.
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
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant level 2 qualification (NVQ / QCF certificate of care / apprenticeship) or equivalent
- Functional Skills at Level 2 (Literacy and numeracy/ GCSE grade A-C or equivalent in English and Maths)
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a health or social care setting
- Experience of working as part of a team
Desirable
- Experience of community environment
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of fundamental care needs
- Knowledge of up to date clinical practice.
- Understands the role and remit of an Unregistered worker
Skills
Essential
- Sound communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written)
- Moderate IT skills.
Ability to manage
Essential
- Ability to manage own time effectively
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.
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).
Closing Date: 18 June 2023
