Preoperative Care Support Assistant - Flexible Bank Hours

KIMS Hospital Ltd; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free secure staff parking

Private health insurance

33 days’ annual leave, plus extra time

Life assurance

Free eye test

Job summary

KIMS Hospital Ltd in Maidstone is seeking a Preoperative Assessment Care Support Worker to help ensure patients are safely assessed before admission.

You will monitor vital signs, maintain records, ease patient anxiety, and support the pre-assessment clinic team. The role suits someone with care experience such as Healthcare Assistant or Care Assistant.

This bank, flexibly scheduled position offers an engaging environment with opportunities to develop within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• A caring and compassionate attitude
• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)
• Enthusiastic with a genuine interest in caring for people
• Able to demonstrate high levels of mental resilience in a changing environment
• Highly committed, with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries at all times

Responsibilities

• Monitoring patients’ conditions, including taking temperatures, pulse, respirations and weight prior to clinic appointments
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date patient care records
• Talking to patients to help reduce anxiety and provide reassurance
• Treating all patients with respect and dignity while maintaining privacy and confidentiality
• Supporting nursing staff within the Pre-assessment Clinic

Skills

Caring attitude

Excellent interpersonal skills

Mental resilience

Confidentiality

Compassionate care

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)

Job description

KIMS Hospital Ltd in Maidstone is seeking a Preoperative Assessment Care Support Worker to help ensure patients are safely assessed before admission.

You will monitor vital signs, maintain records, ease patient anxiety, and support the pre-assessment clinic team. The role suits someone with care experience such as Healthcare Assistant or Care Assistant.

This bank, flexibly scheduled position offers an engaging environment with opportunities to develop within a multidisciplinary team.