Care Support Worker - Bank

KIMS Hospital Ltd; Maidstone; Sur place; GBP 25 000 - 29 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive Hourly Rate + Holiday Pay

Free Staff Car Parking

Pension Scheme

Free Eye Test

Résumé du poste

KIMS Hospital invites applications for an experienced Care Support Worker to join our surgical inpatients team on the bank. You will monitor patients before and after surgery and escalate to nursing staff when necessary, in a patient-centered environment.

This role is open to those with acute health care experience; hospital experience is advantageous but not essential, with shifts across days and nights and a supportive One Team culture.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
• Experience in acute health care as Care Support Worker or Healthcare Assistant.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Confident IT skills.
• Experience undertaking ECGs.
• Phlebotomy experience.

Responsabilités

• Always demonstrate good clinical practice and be accountable for own actions.
• Monitor patient observations in line with national standards throughout a patient journey.
• Chaperone patients when required.
• Be willing to undertake phlebotomy when appropriately trained.
• Ensure that your own professional development is maintained and enhanced.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Phlebotomy experience

Basic IT skills

ECG experience

Literacy and numeracy

Formation

NVQ level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care

General education with literacy and numeracy

Description du poste

Shifts:Monday - Sunday 07.30 -20.30 or 20.00 - 07.30

Hourly Rate: £13.20 per hour plus holiday pay

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 with a work life balance that suits you?

We have a rare opportunity for an experienced healthcare assistant to join our surgical inpatients team on the bank. 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 patient focused, with a desire and proven ability to deliver healthcare at its best.

This role is suitable for anyone has previously worked in an acute health care setting 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:

• Always demonstrate good clinical practice and be accountable for own actions.
• Monitor patient’s observations in line with national standards throughout a patient journey.
• Chaperone patients when required.
• Be willing to undertake phlebotomy when appropriately trained.
• Ensure that your own professional development is maintained and enhanced.

Person Specification

• Have a good standard of general education with proven literacy and numeracy skills.
• Have experience working in an acute health 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 or equivalent.
• Have experience working as a Care Assistant, Clinical Support Worker, or Care Support Worker in an acute 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.

KIMS Hospital Bank Workers Enjoy the Following Benefits:

At KIMS, we believe our people are our greatest asset, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your emotional, financial, and physical well-being, including:

• Competitive Hourly Rate + Holiday Pay
• Free Staff Car Parking
• Pension Scheme
• Free Eye Test

If you have any queries regarding this vacancy or would like to discuss the role further, Diane would be happy to assist. Please contact her on 01622 237634 or email [e-mail].

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

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