Healthcare Support Worker: Trauma, Surgery & Gastro

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

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting Band 2 Healthcare Support Workers for William Harvey Hospital, with duties across Surgery, Gastroenterology and Trauma Wards. The role includes comprehensive training, ongoing support and hands-on experience to develop care skills on a clear pathway toward nursing.

The post sits within a large England NHS Trust, offering flexible working patterns and a values-driven culture focused on patient care and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Willingness to complete the National Care Certificate.
• GCSE or level 2 maths and English desirable.
• Care Certificate desirable.
• Level 2 Health and Social Care qualification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide fundamental personal care including bathing, toileting, dressing and helping with meals.
• Assist with patients' appearance and comfort as part of daily care.

Skills

Working with people

Good communication

Basic computer skills

Patient-focused care

Education

National Care Certificate

GCSE English/Maths (or equivalent)

Care Certificate (desirable)

Health & Social Care Level 2 (desirable)

Job description

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting Band 2 Healthcare Support Workers for William Harvey Hospital, with duties across Surgery, Gastroenterology and Trauma Wards. The role includes comprehensive training, ongoing support and hands-on experience to develop care skills on a clear pathway toward nursing.

The post sits within a large England NHS Trust, offering flexible working patterns and a values-driven culture focused on patient care and teamwork.