Job summary The NHS is changing.
More emphasis on community-based care means there's never been a better time to join us.We are looking for anenthusiastic and adaptable therapeutic workerto join ourprofessional team in Hawkhurst.We're a close team but we're never exclusive, if you can bring a professional approach and fresh ideas we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job Could you use your skills and experience to support the NHS to deliver great patient care?
Great patient care needs great people to support clinical teams.
That's where you come in.
We're always looking for enthusiastic, responsive, and adaptable people to join our outstanding trust.
This role is an important one as you'll be using your knowledge, experience and expertise to providesupport to our hard-working NHS teams.
We put patients first and we expect all of our colleagues to do the same, so although NHS experience isn't a requirement for this role you'll need to share our passion for delivering excellent patient care and keep that passion at the forefront of your professional activity at all times.
The challenges come thick and fast in this role but you'll know that your input is contributing to the excellent experience our patients and service users have every day.
For information regarding this role please call Nikki Clements Matron for Hawkhurst on07385936793 About us Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we've got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities.
To do this we need outstanding people who share our values compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce.
We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences We ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms.
This isn't visible to anyone involved with shortlisting or interviewing you, except when you choose to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability.
Short listers will see two ticks alongside your application to ensure they apply the principles of the scheme to your submission The data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to Work As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you.
Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won't involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments.
We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both See where you can go with KCHFTcareer pathways Job description Job responsibilities The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role.
Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application.
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In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
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Person Specification Qualifications Essential Relevant level 3 qualification (NVQ / QCF Diploma or certificate of care / Advanced apprenticeship) or equivalent Functional Skills at Level 2 (Literacy and numeracy/ GCSE grade A-C or equivalent in English and Maths) Experience Essential Minimum of 2 years' experience as a Healthcare Assistant / Worker in a health or social care setting Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of IT packages (E-Pay / E-roster / TAPS/Rio) Experience of working as part of a team Desirable Experience within community healthcare setting Experience of working with people living with dementia or cognitive impairment Knowledge Essential Awareness of developments in the NHS Knowledge of up to date clinical practice Understands the role and remit of Unregistered worker Skills & abilities Essential Sound communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written) Ability to organise own work Ability to cope with change Ability to use own initiative Moderate IT skills.
Personal attributes Essential Compassionate/ Caring / Empathetic / Supportive / Ability to work as part of a team / Flexible and adaptable\t Ability to manage Essential Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, considering Trust policies and procedures.
Ability to manage own time effectively.