Care Support Worker inMaidstone inMaidstone PUBLISHED 10 AUG 2024

Care Support Worker – Surgical | KIMS Hospital, Maidstone



36 Hours Per Week | Competitive Salary in line with agenda for change plus excellent benefits.



Are you an experienced Health Care Assistant or Support Worker with a desire to provide exceptional patient care in a hospital setting? Would you like to develop your career your way?


We have a rare opportunity for an experienced healthcare assistant to join our surgical inpatients team. As a Care Support Worker, you will monitor patients’ conditions pre and post surgery, escalating to the nursing staff where necessary.

You will be a strong and motivated individual who is absolutely patient focused, with a desire and proven ability to deliver healthcare at its best.

This role is suitable for anyone has previously worked in a health care environment as a Care Support Worker, Health Care Assistant, Clinical Support Worker, Imaging Assistant or Nursing Assistant. Experience in a hospital environment is advantageous but not essential.

You will work three 12-hour shifts per week from Monday – Sunday. Some night and weekend work is expected.


Role Responsibilities


As a Care Support Worker you will:

• Demonstrate good clinical practice at all times and be accountable for own actions
• Monitor patient’s observations in line with national standards throughout a patient admission
• Chaperone patients when required
• Willing to undertake phlebotomy when appropriately trained
• Ensure that your own professional development is maintained and enhanced
  
  

Person Specification



Essential

• Have a good standard of general education with proven literacy and numeracy skills
• Have proven communication skills
• Demonstrate basic IT skills
• Have experience working in the Care Sector as either a Care Support Worker, Healthcare Assistant or Clinical Support Worker
  
  

Desirable

• Hold and NVQ level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care
• Have experience working as a Care Assistant, Clinical Support Worker or Care Support Worker in an acute healthcare setting
• Have experience undertaking ECG’s
• Have Phlebotomy experience
  
  

KIMS Hospital is the largest independent hospital in Kent. We understand our staff are our biggest asset, supporting them in building careers and encouraging them to feel their worth and enjoy their time at work. Our One Team culture creates a working environment that offers you the time to care and the opportunity to learn new skills whilst developing existing ones.


KIMS Hospital Employees Enjoy The Following Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Free Secure Staff Parking
• Pension Scheme
• Private Health Insurance
• 33 Days annual leave plus extra time off for your birthday
• Life Assurance
• Annual Flu Vaccination
• Up to 40% off some of KIMS Services
• 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, Diane would be happy to help. Please give her a call on or email

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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 at www.jobsincare.com/job/jK5UIbjI Posted 10th August 2024

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