Senior Healthcare Support Worker • Ashford East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
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{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nSenior Healthcare Support Worker with East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust in Ashford, United Kingdom\n\n Job summary As a team at the Celia Blakey Day unit we are working hard to ensure we put patients and families at the heart of everything we do. We provide care gold standard care to patients and families receiving systemic anti-cancer treatments. Receiving a Cancer diagnosis is often one of the most daunting moments of a person's life. However, at Celia Blakey we aim to provide personalised and holistic care, whilst making the Unit a warm and welcoming environment. By providing friendly smiles and supportive care are aim is to make the journey slightly easier for both the patient and their family. We work closely with consultants, Macmillan nurses, acute oncology and many other professionals to ensure the best outcome is achieved. Main duties of the job Recognise and report problems to appropriate senior staff To assist in the provision of quality care and be involved in the measuring of standards Be prepared to take on the responsibility of a link role appropriate to the clinical area To maintain a successful relationship with the unit manager and other members of the team, participate in team meetings and join in exchange of information and ideas, being involved in the decision-making process To participate in communication with patient and carers that promotes patient choice, ensuring patient confidentiality is maintained at all times To offer emotional support, bearing in mind the differing reactions of patients to their diagnosis and illness, reporting any physical or psychological issues to the appropriate member of staff To have a positive attitude towards change and recognise the need to be able to alter practice to meet the demands of patient/service. To provide support to the Nursing team. To ensure the maintenance of high standards of patient care in response to service needs About us We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sites serving a local population of around 700,000.We also provide specialist services for Kent and Medway. We care about our patients and our people. We are focused on providing outstanding, safe patient care, and a positive working culture that benefits staff and patients alike. With our emphasis on staff training and development, a staff support scheme that's second to none, and a healthy package of benefits, it's easy to put down roots in East Kent Hospitals. Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability. Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above. Job description Job responsibilities Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'. Job description Job responsibilities Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'. Person Specification interview and application Essential GCSES or equivalent 5 A* - C's BTEC/ A Level or equivalent Desirable Experience working in Oncology Day Unit IT skills Essential Basic knowledge of Technology and computers Desirable Previous EKhuft experience using familiar systems Clinica Essential 1 year minimum HCA experience Desirable Previous experience within an Oncology Day Unit Person Specification interview and application Essential GCSES or equivalent 5 A* - C's BTEC/ A Level or equivalent Desirable Experience working in Oncology Day Unit IT skills Essential Basic knowledge of Technology and computers Desirable Previous EKhuft experience using familiar systems Clinica Essential 1 year minimum HCA experience Desirable Previous experience within an Oncology Day Unit 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 . 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. . Additional information 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 . 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. . Employer details Employer name East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust Address William Harvey Hospital Kennington Road Ashford TN24 0LZ Employer's website "}