Senior Healthcare Assistant in Critical Care

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust; Stone Cross; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Senior Healthcare Assistant in Critical Care to join their innovative team. This role focuses on providing high-quality care for critically ill patients in a supportive environment that emphasizes career development and interdisciplinary collaboration. With a commitment to research and education, this position offers the chance to work closely with various specialties, enhancing your professional skills while contributing to a positive working culture. If you're passionate about patient care and eager to grow in your career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Opportunities for career development and training

Supportive team environment with regular social events

Focus on safe, high-quality patient care

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths and English and Care Certificate are essential qualifications.
• NVQ Level 3 is desirable for this role.

Responsibilities

• Support the nursing team by performing assigned tasks involving direct and indirect patient care.
• Work closely with specialties such as anaesthetics, surgery, and medicine.

Skills

Basic IT skills

Good communication

Time management

Personal organization

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English

Care Certificate

NVQ Level 3

Job description

Senior Healthcare Assistant in Critical Care

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We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a population of around 800,000 people. We provide specialized services including renal services in Medway and Maidstone, and a cardiac service for all of Kent based at William Harvey Hospital, Ashford.

Our Vision and Values

We have a national and international reputation for delivering high-quality specialist care in areas such as cancer, kidney disease, stroke, and vascular services. We value research and innovation, ranking first in Kent for clinical research studies and actively recruiting patients into trials. As a teaching Trust, we collaborate with local universities and King's College London to educate healthcare professionals. We are on an exciting journey of transformation, focusing on research, clinical leadership, and creating a supportive work environment.

Job Details

Location: The Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital, Margate, Kent

Contract: Permanent, 37.5 hours per week, full-time with flexible options

Salary: £24,071 - £25,674 per annum (Band 3)

Role Overview

The Critical Care team provides care for critically ill patients on our intensive care unit. The team is dedicated, innovative, and supportive, offering opportunities for career development and interdisciplinary collaboration. We work closely with specialties such as anaesthetics, surgery, and medicine, fostering a thriving learning environment.

The Healthcare Assistant (HCA) supports the nursing team by performing assigned tasks involving direct and indirect patient care under supervision.

Benefits

• Focus on safe, high-quality patient care and a positive working culture
• Opportunities for career development and training
• Supportive team environment with regular social events

Application Requirements

• Applicants must submit their own applications; AI-generated applications may be rejected
• Declaration of sponsorship requirements if applicable

Person Specification

Essential qualifications: GCSEs in Maths and English, Care Certificate

Desirable qualifications: NVQ Level 3

Experience: Recent clinical experience in an acute Trust, evidence-based practice delivery

Skills: Basic IT skills, good communication, time management, personal organization

Contact

For further information, contact Claire Fowler, Critical Care Matron, at [email protected] or 01843 235054.

Additional Information

Further details and application packs are available on our website. We support flexible working and are committed to staff development. Please note the requirement for Disclosure and Barring Service checks for certain roles.