Job summary
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust provide integrated sexual healthand outreach support for West Kent in the districts, Maidstone, Tonbridge,Tunbridge Wells and Sevenoaks.
We are now looking for enthusiastic, flexible and committed staff, willing towork in a progressive and supportive environment, willing to learn new skills,who is confident in working with people from all ages and backgrounds withvaried sexual health and contraception needs.
Main duties of the job
This role is a combination of administrative and clinical duties and will requirecross site working across all four districts, to include evening and weekendworking.
We will support you in career and professional development including working towards an equivalent qualification within health and social care.
About us
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital Trust in the county of Kent.
The Trust provides a full range of general hospital services and some areas of specialist complex care to around 760,000 people living in the south part of West Kent and the north part of East Sussex.
The Trust's core catchment areas are Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells and their surrounding boroughs. We work from two main clinical sites: Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury. Tunbridge Wells Hospital opened in 2011 and provides single rooms with en-suites for all in-patients - the first of its kind in the country.
We employ more than 7,000 full and part-time staff in a huge range of clinical and non-clinical roles across both of our hospital sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Following your Corporate Induction you will be expected to attend the Trusts Clinical Induction Programme for Clinical Support Workers (which starts on the first day of employment). The programme is full-time (please contact the CSW Induction Programme Lead ifthis is going to be problematic: rallen@nhs.net),lasts for two weeks and will involve travelling tobothTrust sites.Theprogramme includes 2 supernumerary shiftsin the clinical area (an early and a late shift),all of the other days are classroom-based andrun from 9am to 5pm
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Following your Corporate Induction you will be expected to attend the Trusts Clinical Induction Programme for Clinical Support Workers (which starts on the first day of employment). The programme is full-time (please contact the CSW Induction Programme Lead ifthis is going to be problematic: rallen@nhs.net),lasts for two weeks and will involve travelling tobothTrust sites.Theprogramme includes 2 supernumerary shiftsin the clinical area (an early and a late shift),all of the other days are classroom-based andrun from 9am to 5pm
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- The Care Certificate.
- Functional skills English and maths level 1 or GCSE English and maths grade G/1 or above.
- NVQ/Diploma level 2 in Healthcare (competencies assessed in a healthcare environment) or equivalent healthcare qualification, e.g. successful completion of a level 2 Healthcare Support Worker apprenticeship.
- Internal applicants only: In the absence of the above qualifications, the job holder will be required to successfully complete a level 2 Healthcare Support Worker apprenticeship within the first 13 months of employment..
Desirable
- Functional skills English and maths level 2 or GCSE English and maths grades A*/9 - C/4.
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Equivalent experience as a Healthcare Support Worker/Trainee in a care setting
- Insight into role and responsibilities of post.
- Able to describe the importance of delivering high quality care to patients.
- Knowledge of the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers and Adult Social Care Workers (2013).
Desirable
- Knowledge of current healthcare issues.
Skills
Essential
- Can understand and communicate factual information accurately.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Basic information and communications technology (ICT) skills.
- Ability to prioritise workload with supervision.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- The Care Certificate.
- Functional skills English and maths level 1 or GCSE English and maths grade G/1 or above.
- NVQ/Diploma level 2 in Healthcare (competencies assessed in a healthcare environment) or equivalent healthcare qualification, e.g. successful completion of a level 2 Healthcare Support Worker apprenticeship.
- Internal applicants only: In the absence of the above qualifications, the job holder will be required to successfully complete a level 2 Healthcare Support Worker apprenticeship within the first 13 months of employment..
Desirable
- Functional skills English and maths level 2 or GCSE English and maths grades A*/9 - C/4.
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Equivalent experience as a Healthcare Support Worker/Trainee in a care setting
- Insight into role and responsibilities of post.
- Able to describe the importance of delivering high quality care to patients.
- Knowledge of the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers and Adult Social Care Workers (2013).
Desirable
- Knowledge of current healthcare issues.
Skills
Essential
- Can understand and communicate factual information accurately.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Basic information and communications technology (ICT) skills.
- Ability to prioritise workload with supervision.
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.
