Healthcare Assistant

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

The department consists of Out-Patient clinics, with visiting Consultants from Acute Trusts - for example,Orthopaedic and Trauma, Cardiology, and Gynaecology.The role is based across 2 sites, Sheppey Community Hospital and Sittingbourne Memorial Hospital. Shifts willbe at both sites.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to undertake other duties where requested which are compatible with thegrading of the post.Provide support to the trained staff and ensure the effective management of all clinics. Carry out assignedtasks involving direct/indirect care to the patients attending the department.

About us

One of the largest community NHS trusts in the UK, KCHFT are rated 'outstanding' by the CQC. We've got a passion for delivering high standards of care to patients and deliver excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values Compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent

We're committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, which leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. So, all our colleagues have equal access to career opportunities.

Flexibility is another way we do this. In the NHS, we're reminded every day how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement without having to sacrifice time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both

Looking for professional development? We can support that too! Our career pathways will help you achieve your aspirations

Date posted

05 February 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

846-6015844-EP

Job locations

Sheppey and Sittingbourne Hospital

Sheppey and Sittingbourne

ME12 3LT


Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this.

Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.

We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.

If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know so they can help you with this.

All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Interviews are due to take place on the 22nd February.

Find out more about the community difference here.

Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity

Although vaccination against COVID-19 is not mandatory, we are strongly encouraging colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this.

Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.

We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.

If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know so they can help you with this.

All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Interviews are due to take place on the 22nd February.

Find out more about the community difference here.

Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity

Although vaccination against COVID-19 is not mandatory, we are strongly encouraging colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Functional Skills at Level 2 (Literacy and numeracy/ GCSE grade A-C or equivalent in English and Maths)

Desirable

  • Relevant level 2 qualification (NVQ / QCF certificate of care / apprenticeship ) or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in a health or social care setting

Desirable

  • Experience of community environment

Knowledge

Essential

  • Awareness of fundamental care needs

Desirable

  • Understands the role and remit of an Unregistered worker

Skill & Abilities

Essential

  • Sound communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written)

Desirable

  • Ability to cope with change

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Flexible and adaptable

Desirable

  • Supportive

Ability to manage

Essential

  • Ability to manage own time effectively
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Functional Skills at Level 2 (Literacy and numeracy/ GCSE grade A-C or equivalent in English and Maths)

Desirable

  • Relevant level 2 qualification (NVQ / QCF certificate of care / apprenticeship ) or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in a health or social care setting

Desirable

  • Experience of community environment

Knowledge

Essential

  • Awareness of fundamental care needs

Desirable

  • Understands the role and remit of an Unregistered worker

Skill & Abilities

Essential

  • Sound communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written)

Desirable

  • Ability to cope with change

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Flexible and adaptable

Desirable

  • Supportive

Ability to manage

Essential

  • Ability to manage own time effectively

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sheppey and Sittingbourne Hospital

Sheppey and Sittingbourne

ME12 3LT


Employer's website

https://www.kentcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sheppey and Sittingbourne Hospital

Sheppey and Sittingbourne

ME12 3LT


Employer's website

https://www.kentcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Admin Manager

Fiona Whiskin

fiona.whiskin@nhs.net

Date posted

05 February 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

846-6015844-EP

Job locations

Sheppey and Sittingbourne Hospital

Sheppey and Sittingbourne

ME12 3LT


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