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
