New to Care

1 week ago

Gillingham, Kent, United Kingdom Medway NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

This is a great opportunity for staff who have some care experience out side of hospitals to transition and work within a hospital based maternity service. As a maternity support worker you will support and closely work with registered midwives to deliver a high standard of care to women in a caring and safe environment. You will work as part of the wider team in developing and maintaining services provided to women and contribute to the safe, efficient and smooth running of the ward/clinical area. Maintaining their dignity and privacy of all women and respecting their right to confidentiality is paramount. If this suits you and want to develop your skills in a maternity setting, then the is role is for you.

We will provide training and support to obtain your Care Certificate (nationally recognised) and offer opportunities to work in different settings. This is a great opportunity to gain new skills, experience and knowledge for those who may wish to pursue a future career in midwifery or any other healthcare profession.

Main duties of the job

The successful post holders will be expected to provide support and assistance to professionals in the implementation of care plans for individual patients.

As a Clinical Support Worker, you will ensure patients receive a high quality of clinical care and a good patient experience. We have a management team that is both innovative and proactive in ensuring that high quality care is delivered to our patients.

Care Certificate Programme to be completed over a specified 6 months period, if not obtained prior to commencement.

Our values are Bold, Every Person Counts, Sharing and Open and Together. It is important that you understand and to refer to our values when completing your application and always reflect our values throughout your employment with the Trust.

To contribute to our exciting future and become part of our team, apply today.

About us

Do you have the ambition and vision to deliver our mission of theBest of Care by the Best of People providing excellent care, every time ?

Here at Medway, we pride ourselves on working together as one to ensure that our shared vision is achieved for our patients.

As a key partner in the healthcare of our local population, we are keen to deliver this as an outcome of our Trust-wide strategy - Patient First. Using an Operational Excellence approach to align our priorities and operational management structures, we are just over a year and half into our Patient First deployment. We are looking for creative, skilled people to join our Transformation Team and further support us on this journey.

Our culture and values define us here at Medway NHS Foundation Trust and are the heartbeat of who we are as an organisation.

Our BEST values underpin Patient First and are at the core of the care we give to our patients, the support we offer to our staff and our overall leadership approach:

B - Bold

E - Every person counts

S - Sharing and open

T - Together

Our Trust is a great choice for people who want to develop their career in an ambitious and dynamic environment; our employees are able to choose the coverage and supplemental benefits that best fit their needs and those of their families. This includes the promotion of flexible working opportunities across the Trust.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Undertake a range of delegated clinical care duties deliver to deliver agreed plans of care.Provide excellent customer care skills to ensure patients come first.

To ensure patients receive high quality clinical care and a good patient experience, havingregard for their customs, religious beliefs and doctrines.

Recognise and avoid situations that may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of the individuals.

To act as an advocate for patients within the ward / department, to ensure a patient orientated approach to the delivery of care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ 2 in relevant subject or equivalent level of working experience

Knowledge

Essential

Some knowledge and experience of taking clinical observations Understanding the requirements of Patient Confidentiality Some knowledge of Manual Handling of patients, using lifting aids

Desirable

Basic understanding of the NHS

Skills

Essential

Good written and oral communication Ability to communicate with the general public Excellent interpersonal skills Ability to follow clear instructions and feedback to senior staff

Value Based Question

Essential

Give an example of a time where you have demonstrated a 'can do' attitude (including the situation you were in) and the outcome

Experience

Essential

Some experience of working as a Carer either in a Registered Care setting or in a domestic setting Commitment to working in partnership with patients/carers

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