Healthcare Assistant

Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare seeks compassionate Healthcare Workers to join their dedicated team. This role involves providing essential care and support to patients, ensuring their needs are met with professionalism and empathy. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will work across various wards, promoting patient independence and safety while adhering to health regulations. The organization is committed to professional development and offers a supportive work environment, making it an ideal place for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of others. Join a team that values care, compassion, and quality service.

Benefits

Health and Wellbeing Programme

Referral Bonus

Flexible Leave Options

Learning Opportunities

Comprehensive Induction Program

Staff Support Services

Discounts

New Starter Bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare or social care with direct patient care.
• Understanding of mental health conditions relevant to the setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide competent care under supervision aligned with patient care plans.
• Accurately record and report patient behavior and risks.
• Support therapeutic observations and promote a safe environment.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Health and Safety Compliance

Education

Care-related Qualification

Job description

Main area: Acute inpatient admission
Grade: Band 2
Contract: Permanent
This vacancy is for the St Martins Campus, with work expected across 4 wards.
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 380-AC0701

Site: St Martins Hospital
Town: Canterbury
Salary: £24,169 Per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing date: 18/05/2025 23:59

The CQC rates us as an Outstanding organisation for Caring with an overall rating of Good

Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT) offers a range of ongoing benefits including a health and wellbeing programme and regular recognition events to enhance your work-life balance.

Would you like to work flexibly? As a flexible working friendly organisation, we are open to accommodating arrangements that suit your needs, patients, and the service.

Speak to us about flexible working options.

Job overview

The Healthcare Worker is a vital member of the multidisciplinary team, responsible for:

• Providing competent care under supervision, aligned with the patient's care plan.
• Understanding patient needs over a 24-hour period.
• Maintaining a safe workplace by adhering to relevant health and safety regulations.
• Following Trust policies and local protocols.
• Working across the 4 wards at St Martins Hospital.

Main duties

• Accurately recording and reporting patient behaviour and risks.
• Documenting care provided and omissions.
• Supporting therapeutic observations as instructed.
• Promoting a safe environment and maintaining confidentiality.
• Supporting new team members.
• Demonstrating professionalism and aligning with Trust values.
• Providing compassionate care to patients and their families.
• Completing required training and participating in supervision and appraisals.
• Working confidently in diverse environments and maintaining flexibility across a 7-day pattern.

Working for our organisation

Join us in Kent, where we offer professional development and a high quality of life. KMPT provides mental health, learning disability, and specialist services to 1.8 million people, rated Good by the CQC. We employ over 3,800 staff from 66 nationalities, serving diverse communities.

Our mission: "We deliver brilliant care through brilliant people".

Our vision: "To provide outstanding care in partnership, in the right place, for every service user, every time."

Responsibilities and expectations

• Deliver patient-centered care promoting independence.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, and carers.
• Support and advise patients and carers.
• Encourage patient involvement in therapeutic activities.
• Provide physical health checks and document findings.
• Complete day-to-day tasks as allocated.
• Undertake training and participate in supervision.

Person specification

Qualifications, knowledge, and experience

• Care-related qualification and relevant experience.
• Experience in healthcare, social care, or mental health support with direct care.

Additional experience

• Understanding of mental health conditions relevant to the setting.
• Customer-facing experience.

We offer pension contributions, holiday entitlement, and other benefits including a referral bonus, flexible leave options, staff support services, discounts, learning opportunities, and a comprehensive induction program. Additional benefits include a new starter bonus of £1200 for nursing staff, and various staff network forums and schemes.

Note: Roles are subject to DBS checks. High application volume may lead to early closing. Please apply promptly.