Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team of Senior Clinical Support Workers in the Accident and Emergency at Maidstone Hospital site. We are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic Healthcare Support Workers to join our hardworking and dynamic team.
You will carry out duties working alongside Medical and Nursing staff to ensure a high quality of patient centred care is delivered.
Good communication skills towards patients and colleagues and the ability to organise allocated work is an essential component of this post. You will be expected to maintain confidentiality and adopt a positive attitude towards staff, patients and relatives at all times, in accordance with Trust policies and procedures, referring issues to their Line Manager as appropriate.
The role will be within the Emergency Medicine Directorate located in Accident and Emergency (A&E), at the Trust's Maidstone site, however there may be requirements to travel to the Tunbridge Wells Hospital site. The post-holders will be supported to achieve their competencies to fulfil the requirements of the role with the support of our Practice Development Nurse's team.
Applicants should have a Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification or equivalent.
Main duties of the job
You will also have the support of a Practice Development Nurse who will support your development alongside your team leader and the senior nursing team. We aim to develop the successful applicant in their CSW role and there is the option to apply for the Trainee Nursing Associate role once developed.
Youwill require a NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent. To work with us you will need to demonstrate a kind and compassionate attitude. You will be a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual with excellent communication skills. You will be passionate about your work and want to be part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team delivering a high standard of care to patients in the emergency care setting. Flexibility and the ability to undertake shift work is essential.
Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications. Please note this role may close earlier than the original closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible
About us
MTW is a large acute hospital trust in the south-east of England.
We provide a full range of general hospital services and some aspects of specialist and complex care to around 600,000 people living in west Kent and East Sussex. We have a team of over 8,000 full and part-time staff. We also provide specialist cancer services to around 2 million people across Kent and East Sussex via the Kent Oncology Centre.
In the 2024 NHS staff survey, our employees ranked MTW among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and the second-best Trust to work for in the South East.
Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
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 if this is going to be problematic: rallen@nhs.net), lasts for two weeks and will involve travelling to both Trust sites. The programme includes 2 supernumerary shifts in the clinical area (an early and a late shift), all of the other days are classroom-based and run 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.
We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace. Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
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.
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 if this is going to be problematic: rallen@nhs.net), lasts for two weeks and will involve travelling to both Trust sites. The programme includes 2 supernumerary shifts in the clinical area (an early and a late shift), all of the other days are classroom-based and run 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.
We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace. Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Interview Date: TBC
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 in "Direct Care" or "Health" or "Health and Social Care".
Desirable
- European Computer Driving Licence.
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Previous experience in an acute care setting.
- Good general education
- Can compare basic test results to normal values
Desirable
- Health & Safety at Work Act (1974)
- Current healthcare issues
Skills
Essential
- Able to read, write and perform simple calculations
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Can understand and communicate factual information accurately.
- Good interpersonal skills
- Basic keyboard skills
- Ability to prioritize workload with supervision
- Can demonstrate practical skills to others
- Manual dexterity.
- Able to pass knowledge on to others and follow an established NVQ assessment process
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 in "Direct Care" or "Health" or "Health and Social Care".
Desirable
- European Computer Driving Licence.
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Previous experience in an acute care setting.
- Good general education
- Can compare basic test results to normal values
Desirable
- Health & Safety at Work Act (1974)
- Current healthcare issues
Skills
Essential
- Able to read, write and perform simple calculations
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Can understand and communicate factual information accurately.
- Good interpersonal skills
- Basic keyboard skills
- Ability to prioritize workload with supervision
- Can demonstrate practical skills to others
- Manual dexterity.
- Able to pass knowledge on to others and follow an established NVQ assessment process
Desirable
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
