What might it look like to work here?
Stand by, we'll show you...
Stand by, we'll show you...
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant.
Job summaryThe Fracture Clinic is a busy and diverse working environment providing a high-quality service to patients with a variety of both trauma and elective clinics. You will be part of a team of staff working to provide a seamless clinical service and you will need to have a flexible approach and a commitment to working as part of a team.
The successful candidate will need to be a good team player, able to use their initiative and prioritise their workload, to ensure tasks are completed in a timely manner. The ability to work to tight deadlines whilst dealing with frequently changing priorities is also essential.
The successful applicant will be enthusiastic, confident and self-motivated, enjoy working in a challenging, busy environment and will have experience of working in a customer focused environment.
Main duties of the job
Ability to get on well with people at all levels and work effectively as a team member.
To be responsible for working with colleagues and managers to provide a safe and welcoming environment for staff, patients and visitors
Under guidance, deliver safe patient care within a challenging and changing clinical environment, using equipment and resources safely and as appropriate.
To act as a chaperone for patients attending clinic appointments.
Undertake specific delegated tasks following the appropriate training and competency level e.g. patient observations and patient personal hygiene, application of simple off the shelf splints and braces, remove plaster casts, record ECG, venepuncture, arranging admission of patients to wards from clinic.
Please see job description for full details
About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with fivehospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
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 Documents to download.
If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.
If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE in English & Maths (Grade C and above)
- Care Certificate
Essential
- Experience of direct patient care in an acute or outpatient setting
- Previous experience of working in a casting clinic
Essential
- Ability to interact quickly and effectively with patients and service users either face to face and by telephone or email
- Ability to work on own initiative but recognises boundaries
Essential
- Ability to recognise safeguarding issues with both adult and paediatric patients
- Basic knowledge of skeletal anatomy and physiology
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE in English & Maths (Grade C and above)
- Care Certificate
Essential
- Experience of direct patient care in an acute or outpatient setting
- Previous experience of working in a casting clinic
Essential
- Ability to interact quickly and effectively with patients and service users either face to face and by telephone or email
- Ability to work on own initiative but recognises boundaries
Essential
- Ability to recognise safeguarding issues with both adult and paediatric patients
- Basic knowledge of skeletal anatomy and physiology
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 2, 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 2, 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
Job summary
The Fracture Clinic is a busy and diverse working environment providing a high-quality service to patients with a variety of both trauma and elective clinics. You will be part of a team of staff working to provide a seamless clinical service and you will need to have a flexible approach and a commitment to working as part of a team.
The successful candidate will need to be a good team player, able to use their initiative and prioritise their workload, to ensure tasks are completed in a timely manner. The ability to work to tight deadlines whilst dealing with frequently changing priorities is also essential.
The successful applicant will be enthusiastic, confident and self-motivated, enjoy working in a challenging, busy environment and will have experience of working in a customer focused environment.
Main duties of the job
Ability to get on well with people at all levels and work effectively as a team member.
To be responsible for working with colleagues and managers to provide a safe and welcoming environment for staff, patients and visitors
Under guidance, deliver safe patient care within a challenging and changing clinical environment, using equipment and resources safely and as appropriate.
To act as a chaperone for patients attending clinic appointments.
Undertake specific delegated tasks following the appropriate training and competency level e.g. patient observations and patient personal hygiene, application of simple off the shelf splints and braces, remove plaster casts, record ECG, venepuncture, arranging admission of patients to wards from clinic.
Please see job description for full details
About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with fivehospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
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 Documents to download.
If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.
If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Essential
Essential
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
Essential
Essential
Essential
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 2, 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 2, 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
The Fracture Clinic is a busy and diverse working environment providing a high-quality service to patients with a variety of both trauma and elective clinics. You will be part of a team of staff working to provide a seamless clinical service and you will need to have a flexible approach and a commitment to working as part of a team.
The successful candidate will need to be a good team player, able to use their initiative and prioritise their workload, to ensure tasks are completed in a timely manner. The ability to work to tight deadlines whilst dealing with frequently changing priorities is also essential.
The successful applicant will be enthusiastic, confident and self-motivated, enjoy working in a challenging, busy environment and will have experience of working in a customer focused environment.
Main duties of the job
Ability to get on well with people at all levels and work effectively as a team member.
To be responsible for working with colleagues and managers to provide a safe and welcoming environment for staff, patients and visitors
Under guidance, deliver safe patient care within a challenging and changing clinical environment, using equipment and resources safely and as appropriate.
To act as a chaperone for patients attending clinic appointments.
Undertake specific delegated tasks following the appropriate training and competency level e.g. patient observations and patient personal hygiene, application of simple off the shelf splints and braces, remove plaster casts, record ECG, venepuncture, arranging admission of patients to wards from clinic.
Please see job description for full details
About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with fivehospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
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 Documents to download.
If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.
If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE in English & Maths (Grade C and above)
- Care Certificate
Essential
- Experience of direct patient care in an acute or outpatient setting
- Previous experience of working in a casting clinic
Essential
- Ability to interact quickly and effectively with patients and service users either face to face and by telephone or email
- Ability to work on own initiative but recognises boundaries
Essential
- Ability to recognise safeguarding issues with both adult and paediatric patients
- Basic knowledge of skeletal anatomy and physiology
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE in English & Maths (Grade C and above)
- Care Certificate
Essential
- Experience of direct patient care in an acute or outpatient setting
- Previous experience of working in a casting clinic
Essential
- Ability to interact quickly and effectively with patients and service users either face to face and by telephone or email
- Ability to work on own initiative but recognises boundaries
Essential
- Ability to recognise safeguarding issues with both adult and paediatric patients
- Basic knowledge of skeletal anatomy and physiology
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 2, 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 2, 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
More information related to this job opportunity, from jobsincare:
Possible interview questions for this job
Click to view Start practice interview NEW!
Please wait...this will take a moment...
Please wait...this will take a moment...
Useful skills for a Healthcare Assistant:
Click to view
To work as a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) in the UK, you need a combination of practical skills, personal qualities, and a basic understanding of healthcare principles. While specific requirements might vary depending on the employer or the care setting, here are the key skills and attributes typically required:
Essential Skills:
1. Communication Skills:
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Good listening skills to understand patients' needs and concerns.
2. Empathy and Compassion:
- Understanding and sensitivity to the feelings of patients.
- Ability to provide emotional support and reassurance.
3. Basic Clinical Skills:
- Understanding of basic health and hygiene standards.
- Ability to assist with daily living activities (bathing, dressing, feeding, etc.).
- Monitoring vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse) can also be necessary.
4. Teamwork:
- Ability to work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals.
- Being a supportive team player.
5. Time Management:
- Ability to prioritize tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Managing time effectively to ensure all patients receive appropriate care.
6. Attention to Detail:
- Being meticulous in following care plans and documenting changes in patients’ conditions.
- Paying close attention to patient safety.
7. Problem Solving Skills:
- Ability to respond to a variety of situations and challenges quickly and effectively.
- Competence in recognizing changes in a patient's condition and taking appropriate action.
8. Physical Stamina:
- Capability to perform physically demanding tasks, such as lifting and moving patients.
- Maintaining energy and stamina for long shifts.
Personal Qualities:
- Patience: Working in healthcare can be challenging; patience is crucial when dealing with patients who may be distressed or unwell.
- Reliability: Being dependable and trustworthy is essential for providing good patient care.
- Adaptability: Flexibility to handle varying work environments and situations.
- Respectfulness: Maintaining dignity for patients and treating them respectfully.
Training and Qualifications:
While formal qualifications may not always be required, having a relevant qualification, such as a Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, can be beneficial. Some employers provide on-the-job training, and courses in first aid, safeguarding, or infection control may also be useful.
Experience:
Any previous experience in healthcare, customer service, or caring environments can greatly enhance your application. Volunteering in hospitals, care homes, or community services can provide valuable experience and skills.
More from East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
inAshford