Job summary
This is an exciting new Band 4 post for those wanting to experience working within the corporate nursing team.
You will work within the Nursing and Midwifery Education Team, with the focus being Healthcare Support Worker training and development.
You will be required to work across site (Maidstone Hospital & Tunbridge Wells Hospital)
You will need to be enthusiastic and motivated, so that Healthcare Support Workers are provided with the best support, when either brand new to the Trust, or whilst undertaking a training programme, such as the Care Certificate or Apprenticeship.
Main duties of the job
- Support the Healthcare Support Worker (HCSW) Training Team in the development opportunities for Healthcare Support Workers.
- Improve patient care and promote best practice by supporting ward/department managers and their teams with the supervision and assessment of newly appointed Trainee Healthcare Support Worker and 'job ready' Healthcare Support Workers.
- Support newly appointed Healthcare Support Workers during their 2 week HCSW induction in order to ease any new starter anxieties.
- Support newly appointed HCSWs and 'job ready' HCSWs in their clinical areas following the HCSW induction, so the HCSW feels a valued member of the Trust.
- Support and assess HCSWs undertaking the Care Certificate.
- Support and assess HCSWs completing band 2 competencies.
- Work with existing HCSWs identified as requiring development.
- Be accountable for own actions and demonstrate initiative.
- To be able to work with minimal direct supervision, but must work within their level of competence.
About us
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital Trust in the county of Kent.
The Trust provides a full range of general hospital services and some areas of specialist complex care to around 760,000 people living in the south part of West Kent and the north part of East Sussex.
The Trust's core catchment areas are Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells and their surrounding boroughs. We work from two main clinical sites: Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury. Tunbridge Wells Hospital opened in 2011 and provides single rooms with en-suites for all in-patients - the first of its kind in the country.
We employ more than 7,000 full and part-time staff in a huge range of clinical and non-clinical roles across both of our hospital sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Following your Corporate Induction you will be expected to attend the Trusts Clinical Induction Programme for Clinical Support Workers (which starts on the first day of employment). The programme is full-time (please contact the CSW Induction Programme Lead ifthis is going to be problematic: rallen@nhs.net),lasts for two weeks and will involve travelling tobothTrust sites.Theprogramme includes 2 supernumerary shiftsin the clinical area (an early and a late shift),all of the other days are classroom-based andrun from 9am to 5pm
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Interview Date: TBC
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Following your Corporate Induction you will be expected to attend the Trusts Clinical Induction Programme for Clinical Support Workers (which starts on the first day of employment). The programme is full-time (please contact the CSW Induction Programme Lead ifthis is going to be problematic: rallen@nhs.net),lasts for two weeks and will involve travelling tobothTrust sites.Theprogramme includes 2 supernumerary shiftsin the clinical area (an early and a late shift),all of the other days are classroom-based andrun from 9am to 5pm
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Interview Date: TBC
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 4/5 healthcare qualification, for example health/science related degree or Foundation Degree in healthcare or equivalent experience (including overseas nursing qualifications).
- The Care Certificate
- Level 2 Maths and English or equivalent
Desirable
- Level 5 qualification in health
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working in a full-time role as a Healthcare Support Worker in a hospital acute care setting or equivalent setting.
- Insight into role and responsibilities of post.
- Able to describe the importance of having a trained workforce so that high quality care is delivered to patients.
- Knowledge of the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers and Adult Social Care Workers (2013).
- Knowledge of the 15 Care Certificate standards
Desirable
- NHS experience.
- Experience of teaching in a classroom
- Knowledge of HCSW career development opportunities
Skills
Essential
- Good IT skills: Word/ Excel/MS Teams/NHS Mail
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels and grades of staff
- Excellent written and communication skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 4/5 healthcare qualification, for example health/science related degree or Foundation Degree in healthcare or equivalent experience (including overseas nursing qualifications).
- The Care Certificate
- Level 2 Maths and English or equivalent
Desirable
- Level 5 qualification in health
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working in a full-time role as a Healthcare Support Worker in a hospital acute care setting or equivalent setting.
- Insight into role and responsibilities of post.
- Able to describe the importance of having a trained workforce so that high quality care is delivered to patients.
- Knowledge of the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers and Adult Social Care Workers (2013).
- Knowledge of the 15 Care Certificate standards
Desirable
- NHS experience.
- Experience of teaching in a classroom
- Knowledge of HCSW career development opportunities
Skills
Essential
- Good IT skills: Word/ Excel/MS Teams/NHS Mail
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels and grades of staff
- Excellent written and communication skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
Address
Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital (Cross Site)
Tunbridge Wells Hospital
Tunbridge Wells
TN2 4QJ
Employer's website
https://www.mtw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
