Care Support Worker

KIMS Hospital; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Staff Parking

Pension Scheme

Private Health Insurance

33 Days annual leave (including bank-h

Life Assurance

Free Eye Test

Flexible working and annualised hours

Job summary

KIMS Hospital in Kent is seeking an experienced Care Support Worker to join our surgical inpatient team. You will monitor patients pre and post surgery, escalating to nursing staff as needed, and contribute to high standards of care in a hospital setting.

You should have general education, NVQ in Health and Social Care, and experience in acute care or hospital environments. We offer a competitive salary of £26,436.80 per year, 12-hr shifts, free staff parking, pension, private health insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in Acute Care Setting as Care Support Worker or Healthcare Assistant.
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care required.
• Experience undertaking ECGs and phlebotomy.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients’ conditions pre and post surgery and escalate to nursing staff as needed.
• Demonstrate good clinical practice and be accountable for actions.
• Chaperone patients when required and maintain patient dignity.
• Support ongoing professional development and adhere to national standards.
• Assist with observations and basic IT tasks as part of the care team.

Skills

Excellent patient care

Communication skills

IT literacy

Numeracy & literacy

Phlebotomy (trained)

ECG experience

Education

NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care

NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care

Tools

ECG equipment

Phlebotomy equipment

Job description

Shifts: 12.0 – 12.5 hour shifts covering days and nights Monday – Sunday.

Salary: £26,436.80 per annum

Are you an experienced Health Care Assistant or Support Worker with a desire to provide exceptional patient care in a hospital setting? Would you like to develop your career your way?

We have a rare opportunity for an experienced healthcare assistant to join our surgical inpatients team. As a Care Support Worker, you will monitor patients’ conditions pre and post surgery, escalating to the nursing staff where necessary.

You will be a strong and motivated individual who is absolutely patient focused, with a desire and proven ability to deliver healthcare at its best.

This role is suitable for anyone has previously worked in a health care environment as a Care Support Worker, Health Care Assistant, Clinical Support Worker, Imaging Assistant or Nursing Assistant. Experience in a hospital environment is advantageous but not essential.

Role Responsibilities

As a Care Support Worker you will:

• Demonstrate good clinical practice at all times and be accountable for own actions
• Monitor patient’s observations in line with national standards throughout a patient admission
• Chaperone patients when required
• Willing to undertake phlebotomy when appropriately trained
• Ensure that your own professional development is maintained and enhanced

What we are looking for:

• Have a good standard of general education with proven literacy and numeracy skills
• Have experience working in the Acute Care Setting as either a Care Support Worker, Healthcare Assistant or Clinical Support Worker
• Have proven communication skills
• Demonstrate basic IT skills
• Hold and NVQ level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care
• Have experience working as a Care Assistant, Clinical Support Worker or Care Support Worker in a hospital healthcare setting
• Have experience undertaking ECG’s
• Have Phlebotomy experience

KIMS Hospital is the largest independent hospital in Kent. We understand our staff are our biggest asset, supporting them in building careers and 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 and the opportunity to learn new skills whilst developing existing ones.

What you :

At KIMS Hospital we understand our people are our biggest asset and as such we are focused on ensuring they feel happy and valued both in and out of the workplace. That’s why we have created a benefits package to support your emotional, financial, and physical wellbeing.

KIMS Hospital employees enjoy the following benefits:

• Free Staff Parking
• Pension Scheme
• Private Health Insurance
• 33 Days annual leave (including bank holidays) plus extra time off for your birthday
• Life Assurance
• Free Eye Test
• Flexible working and annualised hours contracts are available

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 and disability confident 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

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