Healthcare Support Worker: Surgery, Gastro & Trauma

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust; Ashford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust in the United Kingdom is seeking a Band 2 Healthcare Support Worker to support Surgery, Gastroenterology and Trauma wards. You'll receive comprehensive training and hands-on experience to develop the skills needed for patient care, with clear pathways toward nursing.

The role is based at William Harvey Hospital with opportunities to learn across key departments.

Qualifications

• Willingness to complete the National Care Certificate
• Has GCSE or level 2 equivalent maths and English
• Completed Care Certificate
• Holds a level 2 qualification in Health & Social Care

Responsibilities

• Fundamental personal care duties: bathing, toileting, dressing, meals, appearance.

Skills

Basic understanding of patients' needs

Frontline customer service

Knowledge of personal care procedures

Basic computer skills

Education

GCSE or level 2 Maths and English

Care Certificate

National Care Certificate

Level 2 Health & Social Care

Job description

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust in the United Kingdom is seeking a Band 2 Healthcare Support Worker to support Surgery, Gastroenterology and Trauma wards. You'll receive comprehensive training and hands-on experience to develop the skills needed for patient care, with clear pathways toward nursing.

The role is based at William Harvey Hospital with opportunities to learn across key departments.