East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Healthcare Support Worker

The closing date is 06 October 2025

Job summary

As a multi-skilled team, we are working hard to help improve patient's lives and help them to deal with their medical conditions with pride and without fear. We can offer you a rewarding, flexible and supportive role with great opportunities to learn a range of skills and work towards higher personal goals, if this is your desire.

Main duties of the job

We are offering a Healthcare Assistant position with opportunities to learn within the various specialities, as well as general medicine, while working on an acute medical ward

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 front line 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.

Details

Date posted

02 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

344-5857QEH

Job locations

Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital

St Peter's Road

Margate

CT9 4AN


Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Willing to work towards care certificate

Desirable

  • Experience working in a care environment

Qualifications

Essential

  • Minimum grade C or above GCSE English

Desirable

  • Grade C or above in GCSE Maths/Science
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Willing to work towards care certificate

Desirable

  • Experience working in a care environment

Qualifications

Essential

  • Minimum grade C or above GCSE English

Desirable

  • Grade C or above in GCSE Maths/Science

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

Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital

St Peter's Road

Margate

CT9 4AN


Employer's website

https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital

St Peter's Road

Margate

CT9 4AN


Employer's website

https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager

Darren James

darrenjames1@nhs.net

01843234587

Details

Date posted

02 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

344-5857QEH

Job locations

Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital

St Peter's Road

Margate

CT9 4AN


Supporting documents

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