Healthcare Support Worker Assessment Day - QEQM

NHS; Margate; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job description

Job Summary

East Kent Hospital University Foundation Trust are now recruiting Band 2 Healthcare Support Workers for QEQM Hospital in Margate. If successful, you will be invited to an Assessment Day at the QEQM Hospital on the 10th May 2025. We will be holding other assessment days for WHH and KCH.

Are you passionate about Healthcare? Are you a Healthcare Assistant, Carer or Support Worker who enjoys making a positive difference?

Please note that in order to attend the event you must submit an application to this post. Walk-ins will not be accepted.

The majority of positions are likely to be within our Surgical, Medical and Admission wards as well as the Emergency Department. Full-time and part-time hours (minimum 30 hours per week) are available but nursing is carried out 24 hours a day 7 days a week 365 days a year, so we do require full flexibility from you.

Main Duties of the Job

The NHS is currently experiencing a unique situation with unforeseen challenges the likes of which have never been seen before. East Kent Hospital University Foundation Trust is the largest employer and largest provider of health care in the area and has risen to the challenge admirably. We have always firmly believed that developing our staff is key to both our success and our future which is why there are now a multitude of career opportunities available to our Healthcare Support Workers via the apprenticeship route, should you wish, making these posts the first step on your pathway to a career in health.

You may have come for a job but you'll stay for a career!

About Us

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 695,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

Date Posted: 14 April 2025

Pay Scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 2

Salary: £24,169 a year per annum (pro rata if applicable)

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full-time, Flexible working

Reference Number: 344-HCSW0525-QEQM

Job Locations: QEQM Hospital, Margate, CT9 4AN

Job Responsibilities:

Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'.

Person Specification

Experience:

• Experience of having been part of a team
• Experience of or awareness of a range of work practices in dealing with customers
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrates patient focused approach

Qualifications:

• Basic written Maths and English Skills
• Basic understanding of Patients needs

Other Requirements:

• Flexibility and openness to working in a range of areas. Flexibility with shift/working patterns to meet the service

Knowledge:

• Be aware of and adhere to the Trust's Values and Behaviours
• Knowledge of the Data Protection Act, CNORIS, Caldicott Guidelines and local policies regarding confidentiality and access to medical records.
• Knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

Disclosure and Barring Service Check:

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer Details:

Employer Name: East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Address: QEQM Hospital, Margate, CT9 4AN

Employer's Website: https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/