Care Support Worker - Cardiology

KIMS Hospital Ltd; Maidstone; Vor Ort; GBP 12.000 - 15.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Free Secure Staff Parking

Pension Scheme

Private Health Insurance

33 Days annual leave plus extra time…

Life Assurance

Up to 40% off some of KIMS Services

Free Eye Test

Zusammenfassung

KIMS Hospital in Maidstone is seeking a Care Support Worker to join the Cardiology Team, supporting Physiologists with diagnostic tests such as ECG monitoring and 24hr monitoring in inpatient and outpatient settings.

The role emphasizes patient focus with opportunities to progress in a fast-paced cardiology department; required Care Certificate and NVQ in Health and Social Care, plus ECG/Phlebotomy experience.

Qualifikationen

• Care Certificate or equivalent mandatory qualification.
• NVQ 2/3 in Health and Social Care required.
• Experience in care settings, preferably acute healthcare.

Aufgaben

• Assist with day-to-day running of clinics and support Physiologists.
• Monitor patients' condition prior to appointments (temperature, pulse, respirations, weight).
• Chaperone patients in clinics and ensure safety.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Patient care

Team player

Ausbildung

Care Certificate

NVQ Level 2/3 Health and Social Care

Tools

ECG experience

Phlebotomy experience

Jobbeschreibung

Shifts: 5 Hours Per day between the hours of 08.00 and 20.30 on a rota basis

Salary: £13,218.40 per annum

Are you an experienced Health Care Assistant or Support Worker with a Care Certificate? Would you like a unique opportunity to work in Cardiology Services? Would you like to develop your career your way?

Due to the launch of new services and an increase in patient activity we have exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated Care Support Worker to join our Cardiology Team. You will be a key member of the cardiorespiratory team, supporting trained Physiologists providing cardiac diagnostic tests such as 24hr and 7-day Holter monitors, 24hr blood pressure monitoring, angiograms and pacing, in both an inpatient and outpatient setting.

This role is ideally suited to a Care Support Worker who is completely Patient Focused, with a caring and compassionate attitude who would like to progress their career in a fast-paced cardiology department.

Role Responsibilities

As a Care Support Worker you will:

• Demonstrate good clinical practice at all times and be accountable for own actions
• Work as a team assisting with the day to day running of clinics
• Chaperone patients in clinics
• Monitor patients' conditions by taking temperatures, pulse, respirations and weight prior to clinic appointments
• 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
• Hold a Care Certificate
• Have proven communication skills
• Demonstrate basic IT skills
• Have experience working in the Care Sector as either a Care Support Worker, Healthcare Assistant or Clinical Support Worker
• Hold and NVQ level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care
• Have experience working as a Care Assistant, Clinical Supprot 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 employees enjoy the following benefits:

• Free Secure Staff Parking
• Pension Scheme
• Private Health Insurance
• 33 Days annual leave plus extra time off for your birthday
• Life Assurance
• Up to 40% off some of KIMS Services
• Free Eye Test

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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