Care Support Worker - Inpatients - Bank - KIMS Hospital

Job description

Job responsibilities

Vacancy: Care Support Worker

Job Reference: 1944

Location: KIMS Hospital, Maidstone

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Starting Salary: £17,550

Interview Date(s): TBC

Job Summary:

KIMS Hospital, Maidstone are looking for a dynamic Care Support Worker to support our staff Nurses every step of the way to ensure we give the best possible care to our patients. You will need to be reliable as we depend on you to keep our service running; you truly are the foundation to delivering outstanding care.

This role is ideal for someone who has previously worked as a Health Care Assistant, Clinical Support Worker or Healthcare Support Worker

Role Responsibilities include:

• Monitoring patients' conditions by taking temperatures, pulse, respirations and weight prior to clinic appointments.
• Maintain accurate records of patient care.
• Talking to patients to help them feel less anxious
• Treating patients with respect and dignity and maintain patient privacy and confidentiality at all times
• Treatment room duties such as ECG, Phlebotomy, Dressings and Assisting on Minor Ops
• Chaperoning consultants working within various specialities
• Working at local outreach clinics if necessary

Person Specification:

• Possess a caring and compassionate attitude
• An NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care
• Be enthusiastic with a real interest in caring for people
• Be able to demonstrate high levels of mental resilience in order to work in a changing and often challenging environment
• Be highly committed, have excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise professional boundaries at all times

1 year's experience in a hospital environment is desirable.

KIMS Hospital employees enjoy the following benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Pension Scheme
• Private Health Insurance
• 33 Days annual leave plus extra time off for your birthday
• Life Assurance
• Annual Flu Vaccination
• Free Eye Test

If you do not receive a reply within 1 working week from the closing date, please assume you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

Previous applicants need not apply.

If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, Diane would be happy to help. Please give her a call on 01622 237634 or emaildiane.arthur@kims.org.uk.

At KIMS Hospital we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive working environment. We strive to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

Any offers of employment made by KIMS Hospital for this/these position(s) will be subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of a satisfactory DBS Certificate from the Disclosure & Barring Service. Information about the DBS checks can be found athttps://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified to NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care

Desirable

• Qualified to NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care
• Qualified in Phlebotomy

Experience

Essential

• 1 year's experience in a healthcare setting.

Desirable

• 1 year's experience in a hospital environment is 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.

Employer details

Employer name

KIMS Hospital

Address

Newnham Court Way

Weavering

Maidstone

Kent

ME14 5FT

Employer's website

https://kims.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)