Job summary
The post holder will work as an integral member of the department team. They will form part of the team to deliver quality services particularly pertaining to infection control, audit and non-clinical patient services. The post holder will be expected to ensure the clinical areas are stocked to an acceptable level and that all equipment within the department is clean and in good working order. You will coordinate non-clinical ward services such as catering, cleaning, equipment and supplies.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to work closely with contractors, support services, other departments, patients and their friends/families, face to face and via the telephone. They will monitor quality standards and arrange for deficiencies to be rectified and support the ED team to deliver quality care to our patients and their families.
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.
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.
Interview Date: TBC
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.
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.
Interview Date: TBC
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oFunctional skills English and maths level 1 or willingness to undertake apprenticeship
Desirable
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.
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- 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 patient
Desirable
- NHS experience
- Knowledge of current healthcare issues.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oFunctional skills English and maths level 1 or willingness to undertake apprenticeship
Desirable
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.
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- 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 patient
Desirable
- NHS experience
- Knowledge of current healthcare issues.
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.
