This Healthcare Assistant post sits in the Urgent Care Services team at Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust, which supports people to stay well at home. The work centres on short-term health, therapy and care support in patients' homes, helping prevent unnecessary hospital admissions and supporting timely discharges. It is a community role working alongside nurses and therapists under their guidance, with delegated care plans and recovery support. At this stage it is open only to staff of Kent and Medway NHS organisations, and visa sponsorship is not available.
What the job involves
- Deliver person-centred care under the guidance of registered nurses and therapists
- Support delegated care plans
- Carry out clinical interventions for which you are trained and assessed as competent
- Monitor patient progress, including recording vital signs
- Carry out glucose monitoring, routine urinalysis and wound care
- Support falls prevention and the provision of equipment
- Help individuals regain independence with everyday activities
- Contribute to individual and group therapy programmes
- Give feedback to clinicians to evaluate progress and inform care planning
- Follow established procedures and best practice to keep care safe and effective, maintaining dignity, choice and independence
What's required
Qualifications
- QCF Level 3 in healthcare, such as an NVQ Level 3 apprenticeship or BTEC, or equivalent experience
- Functional Skills Level 2 in English and maths, or GCSE grade A-C / 4-9 or equivalent
Experience
- Recent healthcare or healthcare assistant experience gained through education, work experience or employment
Skills & knowledge
- Customer-focused approach
- Ability to use IT systems and databases
- Up-to-date knowledge of clinical practice and evidence-based procedures
- Understanding of the role and remit of a healthcare worker
- Signposting patients and families to other services to support behaviour changeAttention to detail, spotting problems, and knowing when to elevate
Checks & eligibility
- Full UK or full EU-issued driving licence
- Documentary evidence of right to work in the UK
Nice to have
- Care Certificate, or willingness to achieve it within the first 3 months
- Awareness of developments within the NHS
What's offered
- Training and support towards the Care Certificate
- Flexible working arrangements welcomed
- Career pathways within the Trust
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The Medical Centre is an exceptional employer for General Practitioners, offering a supportive work environment across two sites with a strong focus on patient-centred care. With flexible session options and a commitment to professional development, employees benefit from a collaborative team culture that values continuous learning and quality improvement. Located in a vibrant community, the practice provides unique opportunities to engage with diverse patient needs while enjoying the advantages of NHS pension and comprehensive employment benefits.
