KIMS Hospital

Care Support Worker - Bank - Maidstone

The closing date is 31 March 2026

Job summary

Bank Care Support Worker

Location: KIMS Hospital, Maidstone

Contract: Bank, Zero Hours 

Shifts: 12.0 - 12.5 hour shifts covering days and nights Monday - Sunday.

Hourly Rate: £13.20 per hour plus holiday pay

Are you an experienced Health Care Assistant or Support Worker with a desire to provide exceptional patient care in a hospital setting?  Would you like to develop your career your way with a work life balance that suits you?

We have a rare opportunity for an experienced healthcare assistant to join our surgical inpatients team on the bank.  As a Care Support Worker, you will monitor patients’ conditions pre and post surgery, escalating to the nursing staff where necessary.

You will be a strong and motivated individual who is patient focused, with a desire and proven ability to deliver healthcare at its best.

This role is suitable for anyone has previously worked in an acute health care setting as a Care Support Worker, Health Care Assistant, Clinical Support Worker, Imaging Assistant or Nursing Assistant. Experience in a hospital environment is advantageous but not essential.

Main duties of the job

Role Responsibilities

As a Care Support Worker, you will:

  • Always demonstrate good clinical practice and be accountable for own actions.
  • Monitor patient’s observations in line with national standards throughout a patient journey.
  • Chaperone patients when required.
  • Be willing to undertake phlebotomy when appropriately trained.
  • Ensure that your own professional development is maintained and enhanced.

About us

KIMS Hospital Bank Workers Enjoy the Following Benefits:

At KIMS, we believe our people are our greatest asset, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your emotional, financial, and physical well-being, including:

  • Competitive Hourly Rate + Holiday Pay 
  • Free Staff Car Parking
  • Pension Scheme
  • Annual Flu Vaccination
  • Free Eye Test

If you have any queries regarding this vacancy or would like to discuss the role further, Diane would be happy to assist. Please contact her on 01622 237634 or email recruitment@kims.org.uk.

At KIMS Hospital we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive working environment. We strive to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

Details

Date posted

04 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Bank

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

3345

Job locations

K I M S Hospital Ltd

Newnham Court Way

Weavering

Maidstone

Kent

ME14 5FT


Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information regarding this role please see the attached Job Description and person specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information regarding this role please see the attached Job Description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Hold and NVQ level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent.

Desirable

  • Have a good standard of general education with proven literacy and numeracy skills.

Experience

Essential

  • Have experience working in an acute health care setting as either a Care Support Worker, Healthcare Assistant or Clinical Support Worker.
  • Have proven communication skills.
  • Demonstrate basic IT skills.

Desirable

  • Have experience working as a Care Assistant, Clinical Support Worker, or Care Support Worker in an acute healthcare setting.
  • Have experience undertaking ECG`s.
  • Have Phlebotomy experience.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Hold and NVQ level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent.

Desirable

  • Have a good standard of general education with proven literacy and numeracy skills.

Experience

Essential

  • Have experience working in an acute health care setting as either a Care Support Worker, Healthcare Assistant or Clinical Support Worker.
  • Have proven communication skills.
  • Demonstrate basic IT skills.

Desirable

  • Have experience working as a Care Assistant, Clinical Support Worker, or Care Support Worker in an acute healthcare setting.
  • Have experience undertaking ECG`s.
  • Have Phlebotomy experience.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

KIMS Hospital

Address

K I M S Hospital Ltd

Newnham Court Way

Weavering

Maidstone

Kent

ME14 5FT


Employer's website

https://kims.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

KIMS Hospital

Address

K I M S Hospital Ltd

Newnham Court Way

Weavering

Maidstone

Kent

ME14 5FT


Employer's website

https://kims.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Care Support Worker - Bank - Maidstone

Diane Arthur

diane.arthur@kims.org.uk

Details

Date posted

04 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Bank

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

3345

Job locations

K I M S Hospital Ltd

Newnham Court Way

Weavering

Maidstone

Kent

ME14 5FT


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