Care Support Worker

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Care Support Worker – Outpatients | Maidstone

Full time Permanent | 37.5 Hours per week | Competitive Salary, in line with Agenda for Change

Are you an experienced Healthcare Assistant or a Care Assistant in a healthcare setting? If so, we have an exciting opportunity to join our Outpatients Department at KIMS Hospital.

As a Care Support Worker, you will be a key member of our multi-disciplinary Outpatient team, carrying out procedures including wound care, phlebotomy, minor ops along with some gynae and urology procedures.

Working pattern is 07.30-20.30, Monday to Friday and 07.30 – 13.00, Saturdays.

KIMS Hospital is the largest independent hospital in Kent and we are recruiting.  This role is ideally suited to an experienced care assistant who has previously worked as a Clinical Support Worker or Health Care Assistant in a hospital environment and would like to use their experience in a clinical setting that promotes a one team culture and the time to care.

Role Responsibilities include:

  • Maintain accurate records of patient care.
  • Assist in treatment room duties such as ECG, Phlebotomy, Dressings and Assisting on Minor Operations
  • Treat patients with respect and dignity and maintain patient privacy and confidentiality at all times
  • Chaperone patients within various specialities

Person Specification:

  • NVQ qualification at level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent
  • Have experience as a Care Assistant in a healthcare setting
  • Be enthusiastic with a real interest in caring for people
  • Have excellent written and verbal communication skills

At KIMS Hospital we support our staff in building a career, 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, whilst developing new skills and strengthening 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

If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, Liz would be happy to help. Please give her a call on 01622 231694 or email recruitment@kims.org.uk.

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.

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 https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

Posted 31st October 2024

KIMS Hospital, Maidstone. Picture: www.matthewwalkerphotography.com

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