Senior Healthcare Assistant in the professional service of Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust, supporting frontline clinical teams in community care. The core of the work is backing clinical staff so patients receive timely, organised care within trust policy. The role needs a full driving licence and independent travel, and services are moving to a Neighbourhood Model, which may change roles. Applications are restricted at this stage to current Kent and Medway NHS staff and their staff banks.
What the job involves
- Support clinical teams to deliver great patient care
- Provide support to frontline NHS teams using your knowledge, experience and expertise
- Put patients first and deliver excellent patient care in all professional activity
Qualifications
- Level 3 qualification in healthcare, such as an NVQ Level 3 apprenticeship or BTEC, or equivalent demonstrated experience
- Functional Skills Level 2 in English and maths, or GCSE grade A to C or 4 to 9
Experience
- Recent healthcare or healthcare assistant experience from education, work experience or previous employment
Skills & knowledge
- Sound verbal and written communication skills
- Customer-focused approach to give patients, clients and families the best experience
- Ability to use IT systems and databases
- Up-to-date knowledge of clinical practice and evidence-based procedures, and understanding of the healthcare worker role
- Ability to remain professional, work under pressure and organise own work to prioritise care in line with trust policies
Checks & eligibility
- Full UK driving licence, or full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country)
- Ability to travel independently
Other
- Tact and sensitivity in distressing situations, and with vulnerable, violent or aggressive patients
- Openness about own practice and willingness to share good practice for continuous improvement
What’s offered
- Flexible working arrangements discussed
- Career pathways within the trust
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