Care Support Worker (SMC)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Care Support Worker Outpatients

Location: Sevenoaks

Contract: Permanent, 37.5 hours per week

Salary: Competitive Salary, in line with agenda for change

Shift Times: Shift rotation between the hours of 07.30-20.30

Benefits: Free staff parking, 33 days annual leave, Private Medical Ins, Life Assurance

KIMS Hospital is the largest independent hospital in Kent and we are recruiting. We have an exciting opportunity for a caring and dynamic Care Support Worker to join our Outpatient Department.

Our Sevenoaks Medical Centre team consists of Nurses, Care Support Workers, Radiographers, Physical Therapists and administrators to provide outpatient and diagnostic services to the local community across to a full range of clinical specialties, including orthopaedics, dermatology, urology, gynaecology, gastroenterology and more.

Role Responsibilities include:

• Maintain accurate records of patient care.
• Supporting patients throughout their appointment by offering reassurance.
• Treating patients at all times with respect and maintaining their privacy and dignity.
• Treatment Room duties including- ECG, Phlebotomy, Dressings and assisting with minor ops.
• Chaperoning consultants working within various specialities.

Person Specification:

• Basic standard of general education
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care
• Minimum of 6 months relevant experience delivering care in a hospital environment
• Be a caring and compassionate individual
• Be a team player, with excellent people and communication skills
• Basic keyboard skills
• Flexibility to work in different shifts and departments

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

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 and disability confident employer.

If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, recruiter Liz would be happy to help. Please give her a call on 01622 231694 or email recruitment@kims.org.uk

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

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care

Experience

Essential

• Basic standard of general education
• Minimum of 6 months relevant experience delivering care in a health care environment
• Be a caring and compassionate individual
• Be a team player, with excellent people and communication skills
• Basic keyboard skills
• Flexibility to work in different shifts and departments

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

Sevenoak

Kent

Sevenoaks

All UK

TN13 2JD

Employer's website

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