Job summary
We have vacancies for Band 2 Health Care Assistants in our community hospital based in Tenterden, Kent. Wewould love to hear from you, whether you are new to the NHS, more experienced or are interested in returningto practice and share our passion for excellent patient care.You will be part of an inpatient multi-disciplinary team at the Community Hospital, which includes Nurses,Dietitians, Pharmacists and Therapists. The Medical Model adopted means that the unit is Nurse-led. You willbe working towards patient-centred rehabilitation goals, however also caring for patients who are sub-acute,ensuring safe discharge for patients into a community setting.As a Health Care Assistant, you would be supporting the trained Nurses in the delivery of care. This role willinclude enabling personal care to patients in line with their rehabilitation goals. Training will be given forwound care, monitoring vital signs and observations, safe handling of the patients, supporting patients withtheir nutrition and hydration, and taking an active role in discharge planning. For the minority, you could alsosupport end of life care.As a member of our team, you can expect a huge variety of work and being part of a team who go above andbeyond and take pride in the service we offer our patients. Each member of staff is truly valued and involvedin making sure we embrace new ways of working - making the changes necessary to provide the mostinnovative, dynamic, responsive service
Main duties of the job
Therapy-led training is provided for Health Care Assistants to enhance knowledge.The GIRFT (Getting It Right First Time) Model underpins our patient flow through their pathway, with ourdedicated Bed Manager ensuring we support the stepping up and the stepping down of patients.This is what our patients say about us:o "Staff are supportive and helpful, and reactive to my needs."o "Very caring and attentive staff"o "Enjoyed food and staff were all friendly and caring"We welcome applicants wishing to further their knowledge and skills and gain the Care Certificate. If you do nothave the necessary skills for this role then we will help you develop them and we will support your continuedprofessional development. Successful applicants are required to have the qualification level specified in theperson specification in order to carry out the role. We offer excellent non-mandatory training and time formandatory training is protected. Your development will be our priority and this will be supported by adedicated Practice Development Nurse. We also operate a flexible working policy and would welcomeapplications for both part time and full time positions.
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
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 5th March.
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 5th March.
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
- Relevant level 2 qualification (NVQ / QCF certificate of care / apprenticeship) or equivalent
Qualifications
Essential
- Functional Skills at Level 2 (Literacy and numeracy/ GCSE grade A-C or equivalent in English and Maths)
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a health or social care setting. Experience of working as part of a team.
Desirable
- Experience of community environment
knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of up to date clinical practice.
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of fundamental care needs. Understands the role and remit of an Unregistered worker
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Sound communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written)
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to cope with change. Ability to use own initiative
Skills & Abilities
Essential
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant level 2 qualification (NVQ / QCF certificate of care / apprenticeship) or equivalent
Qualifications
Essential
- Functional Skills at Level 2 (Literacy and numeracy/ GCSE grade A-C or equivalent in English and Maths)
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a health or social care setting. Experience of working as part of a team.
Desirable
- Experience of community environment
knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of up to date clinical practice.
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of fundamental care needs. Understands the role and remit of an Unregistered worker
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Sound communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written)
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to cope with change. Ability to use own initiative
Skills & Abilities
Essential
Desirable
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.
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.
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).
