Job summary
The NHS is changing. More emphasis on community-based care means there's never been a better time to join us.
We're recruiting now for compassionate healthcare professionals who want time with their patients. Time to treat the whole person, not just the condition. Time to focus on what they want to achieve and how we can help them to get there.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable Senior Healthcare Assistant to join our caring and progressive team in Folkestone.
You will share the CARE values of the trust and work within a close-knit group of people who bring the feeling of community to the team through their hard work and dedication to the people of the area. Community is the heart of our trust. We work with primary care colleagues locally to respond to the needs of our patients and we want you to be part of this change. Thanet is made up of a diverse patient group with complex needs and by working in a community-based way we can ensure that services are targeted and patient-focused, and we are proactive in our input and response.
Main duties of the job
Healthcare Assistants provide care to people at home as part of a care plan agreed with local nursing teams. As a Senior Healthcare Assistant you will:
- Work as part of a team to provide care to local patients and families.
- Monitor the quality of care they're receiving
- Provide feedback to managers on the quality of care
Your patients could be any age, but they will often be elderly, while others may have been recently discharged from hospital, be terminally ill or have physical disabilities. As a Band 3 Senior Healthcare Assistant you will work as part of a team to keep people safe and well at home. You will carry out care plans designed to support people living at home and make sure that people who use our services have a good experience.
We as a trust will support with learning, development and progression. For further information of career pathways please call to have a discussion with us. We look forward to hearing from you
Additional Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, over 5 days between Monday and Sunday, between 8am and 6pm. Flexible working available.
About us
One of the largest community NHS trusts in the UK, KCHFT are rated 'outstanding' by the CQC. We've got a passion for delivering high standards of care to patients and deliver excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values Compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent
We're committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, which leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. So, all our colleagues have equal access to career opportunities.
Flexibility is another way we do this. In the NHS, we're reminded every day how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to 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 without having to sacrifice time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both
Looking for professional development? We can support that too! Our career pathways will help you achieve your aspirations
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know so they can help you with this.
All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Interviews are due to take place on the 20th December.
Find out more about the community difference here.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity
Although vaccination against COVID-19 is not mandatory, we are strongly encouraging colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know so they can help you with this.
All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Interviews are due to take place on the 20th December.
Find out more about the community difference here.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity
Although vaccination against COVID-19 is not mandatory, we are strongly encouraging colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- o\tRelevant level 3 qualification (NVQ/ QCF Diploma or certificate of care / Advanced apprenticeship) or equivalent or working towards (1) o\tFunctional Skills at Level 2 (Literacy and numeracy/ GCSE grade A-C or equivalent in English and Maths) (1)
Experience
Essential
- o\tMinimum of 2 years' experience as a Healthcare Assistant/ Worker in a health or social care setting (1) o\tExperience of working as part of a team (1) o\tExperience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of IT packages- patient record systems (1)
Desirable
- o\tExperience of community nursing environment (1)
Knowledge
Essential
- o\tAwareness of NHS services and function (1) o\tKnowledge of up to date clinical practice (1) o\tUnderstands the role and remit of unregistered HCA (1)
Skills and abilities
Essential
- o\tAbility to organise own work (1) o\tAbility to cope with change (1) o\tAbility to use own initiative (1) o\tSound communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written) (1)
Personal Attributes
Essential
- o\tAbility to work under pressure (1) o\tFlexible and adaptable (1) oEmpathetic (1) oSupportive (1) o Valid driving licence and access to a car for work purposes (1)
Ability to manage
Essential
- o\tAbility to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust policies and procedures. (1) o\tAbility to manage own time effectively (1)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- o\tRelevant level 3 qualification (NVQ/ QCF Diploma or certificate of care / Advanced apprenticeship) or equivalent or working towards (1) o\tFunctional Skills at Level 2 (Literacy and numeracy/ GCSE grade A-C or equivalent in English and Maths) (1)
Experience
Essential
- o\tMinimum of 2 years' experience as a Healthcare Assistant/ Worker in a health or social care setting (1) o\tExperience of working as part of a team (1) o\tExperience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of IT packages- patient record systems (1)
Desirable
- o\tExperience of community nursing environment (1)
Knowledge
Essential
- o\tAwareness of NHS services and function (1) o\tKnowledge of up to date clinical practice (1) o\tUnderstands the role and remit of unregistered HCA (1)
Skills and abilities
Essential
- o\tAbility to organise own work (1) o\tAbility to cope with change (1) o\tAbility to use own initiative (1) o\tSound communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written) (1)
Personal Attributes
Essential
- o\tAbility to work under pressure (1) o\tFlexible and adaptable (1) oEmpathetic (1) oSupportive (1) o Valid driving licence and access to a car for work purposes (1)
Ability to manage
Essential
- o\tAbility to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust policies and procedures. (1) o\tAbility to manage own time effectively (1)
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
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).
