Job summary Do you want to gain new skills?
This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone interested in a career in health care.
We have opportunities to work in theNHS as a Health Care Support Worker at Medway Hospital NHS Trust for those without previous care experience, but who have a passion and desire to help others.
We will provide training and support to obtain your Care Certificate (nationally recognised) and offer opportunities to work in different settings.
This is a great opportunity to gain new skills, experience and knowledge for those who may wish to pursue a future career in nursing or any other healthcare profession.
Main duties of the job
The successful post holders will be expected to provide support and assistance to professionals in the implementation of care plans for individual patients.
As a Clinical Support Worker, you will ensure patients receive a high quality of clinical care and a good patient experience.
We have a management team that is both innovative and proactive in ensuring that high quality care is delivered to our patients.
Care Certificate Programme to be completed over a specified 6 months period, if not obtained prior to commencement.
Our values are Bold, Every Person Counts, Sharing and Open and Together.
It is important that you understand and to refer to our values when completing your application and always reflect our values throughout your employment with the Trust.
To contribute to our exciting future and become part of our team, apply today.
About us Do you have the ambition and vision to deliver our mission of theBest of Care by the Best of People providing excellent care, every time ?
Here at Medway, we pride ourselves on working together as one to ensure that our shared vision is achieved for our patients.
As a key partner in the healthcare of our local population, we are keen to deliver this as an outcome of our Trust-wide strategy - Patient First.
Using an Operational Excellence approach to align our priorities and operational management structures, we are just over a year and half into our Patient First deployment.
We are looking for creative, skilled people to join our Transformation Team and further support us on this journey.
Our culture and values define us here at Medway NHS Foundation Trust and are the heartbeat of who we are as an organisation.
Our BEST values underpin Patient First and are at the core of the care we give to our patients, the support we offer to our staff and our overall leadership approach:
B - Bold E - Every person counts S - Sharing and open T - Together
Our Trust is a great choice for people who want to develop their career in an ambitious and dynamic environment; our employees are able to choose the coverage and supplemental benefits that best fit their needs and those of their families.
This includes the promotion of flexible working opportunities across the Trust.
Job description Job responsibilities
Undertake a range of delegated clinical care duties deliver to deliver agreed plans of care.
Provide excellent customer care skills to ensure patients come first.
To ensure patients receive high quality clinical care and a good patient experience, havingregard for their customs, religious beliefs and doctrines.
Recognise and avoid situations that may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of the individuals.
To act as an advocate for patients within the ward / department, to ensure a patient orientated approach to the delivery of care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Undertake a range of delegated clinical care duties deliver to deliver agreed plans of care.
Provide excellent customer care skills to ensure patients come first.
To ensure patients receive high quality clinical care and a good patient experience, havingregard for their customs, religious beliefs and doctrines.
Recognise and avoid situations that may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of the individuals.
To act as an advocate for patients within the ward / department, to ensure a patient orientated approach to the delivery of care.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Evidence of a General Education e.g.
GCSE's or equivalent or willingness to obtain whilst in the role.
Experience Essential Customer Care Experience Commitment to working in partnership with patients/carers Skills Essential Ability to follow clear instructions and feed back to senior staff Ability to project a professional manner and approach Good hygiene skills (e.g.
hand washing etc)
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential Evidence of a General Education e.g.
GCSE's or equivalent or willingness to obtain whilst in the role.
Experience Essential Customer Care Experience Commitment to working in partnership with patients/carers Skills Essential Ability to follow clear instructions and feed back to senior staff Ability to project a professional manner and approach Good hygiene skills (e.g.
hand washing etc) 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.
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Additional information
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.
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Employer details Employer name
Medway NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Medway Maritime Foundation Trust Hopsital
Gillingham
ME7 5NY
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