Senior Healthcare Support Worker

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust; Stone Cross; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000

Job description

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

About
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people.
We also provide some specialist services for a wider population, including renal services in Medway and Maidstone and a cardiac service for all of Kent based at William Harvey Hospital, Ashford.

Our Vision and Values
We have a national and international reputation for delivering high quality specialist care, particularly in cancer, kidney disease, stroke and vascular services.
We value and pursue excellence in research and innovation. Our Trust has been ranked first in Kent for clinical research studies, as well as consistently recruiting high numbers of patients into research trials.
As a teaching Trust we play a vital role in the education and training of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, working closely with local universities and Kings College University in London.
We're on an exciting journey of transformation, with a new Medical School at the centre of our community, a focus on research, clinical leadership and making our trust a rewarding and friendly place to work, there's never been a better time to join us.

Key Details
Location: Coronary Care Unit, The Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital, Margate
Address: Ramsgate Road, Margate
Postcode: CT9 4BG
Region: Kent

Contract Type & Working Pattern
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week

• Full time
• Flexible working

Salary
Salary: £24,071 - £25,674 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Grade: Band 3

Job Overview
The QEQM Coronary Care team provide care for critically ill patients on our Coronary Care Unit. Our unit is staffed by a dedicated and supportive team who pride themselves on their drive for innovation and the support and opportunities we offer to our staff.

• Our vision is to provide high quality, safe, evidence-based care through a genuinely compassionate and collaborative approach, and we support our staff to deliver just that.
• Our investment in our facilities is matched by our investment in our people; there is always scope for career development.
• We work closely with other specialties including anaesthetics, surgery and medicine, with opportunities to combine specialisms. This enables a thriving learning environment for all of our team members.
• The teamwork and camaraderie on our unit is second to none with regular team building and social events throughout the year.

If you are passionate about coronary care and want to work in a progressive and dynamic team, then we want to hear from you!

Benefits
We are focused on providing outstanding, safe patient care, and a positive working culture that benefits staff and patients alike. This is why we ask you to:

• Maintain the confidentiality of information about patients, staff and other health service business and adhere to data protection law.
• Comply with the Trust's policies and procedures, including infection prevention and control, risk management, health and safety, safeguarding children and adults, financial management and use of resources.
• Act at all times in accordance with the professional Codes of Conduct and Accountability relevant to your role.
• Participate in annual mandatory training.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.
If you have further queries please don't hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.

Qualifications
Essential criteria

• GCSE or equivalent in maths and English.
• Care Certificate.
• Holds a level 2 qualification in Health & Social Care or has previous relevant/equivalent experience.

Desirable criteria

• NVQ Level 3.
• Knowledge of care and related procedures, clinical observations, relevant legislation; short courses to undertake patient and clinical care duties, completion of a competency-based workbook.

Experience
Essential criteria

• Recent clinical experience in an acute Trust.
• Delivery of evidence-based practice.

Desirable criteria

• Previous experience at Band 3 within specialty.
• Evidence of facilitating learning in practice.
• Evidence of ongoing personal + professional development.

Skills
Essential criteria

• Basic IT skills.
• Time management and personal organisation skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Flexibility and openness to working in a range of areas.
• Flexibility with shift/working patterns to meet the service.
• To be aware of and adhere to the Trust's Values.

Governance
Essential criteria

• Adheres to Trust policies.
• Will comply with the Data Protection Act, CNORIS, Caldicott Guidelines and local policies regarding confidentiality and access to medical records.
• Act on the responsibilities placed upon them under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, to ensure that the agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe working environment for patients, visitors and employees.

Desirable criteria

• Up to date with trust E-learning.

Personal & professional Attributes
Essential criteria

• Effective communication and organisational skills.
• Kind, compassionate and caring. Ability to deliver high quality care. Demonstrates patient-focused approach.
• Professional approach demonstrating: ability to work as part of a team; honesty and integrity; respecting equality and diversity.
• Keen to develop knowledge and skills for personal and professional fulfilment.

Further details / informal visits contact
Name: Billie Caira
Job title: Coronary Care Unit Manager
Email address: [email protected]
Telephone number: 01843 234579