Senior Healthcare Assistant Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust

Florin Chilian; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team in the heart of Kent, providing exceptional care as a Senior Healthcare Assistant. This role is vital in supporting patients and ensuring their needs are met around the clock. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, offering compassionate care and promoting patient independence. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive work environment, this position is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of others. Be part of an organization that values diversity and strives for excellence in care delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering patient-focused care and support.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Deliver effective care under the guidance of the Multi-Disciplinary Team.
• Monitor and report on patient health and safety.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Health and Safety Compliance

Monitoring Patient Needs

Education

Care Certificate

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Job Title: Senior Healthcare Assistant

The Senior Healthcare Assistant is a key member of the multidisciplinary care team, responsible for:

1. Delivering effective and competent care under the guidance of the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) and according to the patient's care plan.
2. Being fully aware of the patients' needs over a 24-hour period.
3. Monitoring, reporting, and maintaining a safe, healthy, and secure workplace by adhering to relevant legislation and trust policies, including the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974), Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (1985), Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (1985), European H&S Regulations (1992), and the Food Act (1996).
4. Consistently providing a patient-focused service that promotes independence.
5. Communicating routine information effectively to colleagues, patients, carers, and external contacts via oral, written, or electronic means.
6. Offering appropriate support and advice to patients and their carers.
7. Adapting communication strategies to suit challenging situations and individual needs.
8. Promoting and facilitating therapeutic activities to help patients maintain and improve independence.
9. Performing physical health checks and documenting findings using the early warning scoring system (NEWS), reporting changes to the supervising nurse or healthcare professional.

Join us in the Garden of England, where we offer excellent professional development opportunities and a high quality of life.

We are Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), providing mental health, learning disability, and specialist services to 1.8 million people across Kent and Medway, with additional services in Sussex and Surrey. We are rated 'Good' by the CQC and care for over 2,000 hospital patients and 54,000 community clients annually. We employ over 3,800 staff from 66 nationalities, serving diverse communities across rural and urban areas.

Our team is composed of friendly, passionate, and diverse colleagues dedicated to delivering excellent care. Everyone, from cleaners to senior leaders, plays a vital role in our service excellence.

Our Strategy:

• Our mission: To deliver brilliant care through brilliant people.
• Our vision: To provide outstanding care in partnership, in the right place, for every service user, every time.

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Additional responsibilities include:

1. Undertaking daily tasks as assigned by the Nurse or healthcare professional in charge.
2. Participating in relevant training, supervision, and appraisal sessions.
3. Balancing job responsibilities across a 7-day working pattern.

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the role. This advert closes on Thursday, 1 May 2025.

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