Healthcare Support Worker

1 week ago


Canterbury, Kent, United Kingdom East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust Full time

If shortlisted, you will be invited to an Assessment Centre at Kent & Canterbury Hospital on 22nd July 2023 where you will undertake an English and Maths test before being interviewed if successful.

Please note that we will only interview applicants who have been invited.


We are recruiting for full-time roles as nursing is carried out 24 hours a day 7 days a week 365 days a year, so although flexible working is possible applicants are asked to be realistic with their expectations.

Please note that we are unable to provide Sponsorship for our Healthcare Assistant and Support Worker roles.

  • Work under the supervision of a registered nurse in implementing plans of care to ensure that patient's physical, social and psychological needs are met.
  • Ensure privacy and dignity of patients is maintained at all times.
  • Contribute to Productive Ward initiative.
  • Minimise risk of harm to patients, staff and visitors by working according to risk management policies.
  • Participate in the orientation of new staff to their duties and the ward routine
  • Assist in measurement of care by contributing to data collection for quality metrics
  • Work to eliminate avoidable infection by working according to infection control policies
  • Demonstrate consistent high standard of hand hygiene practice and promote standards to staff, visitors and patients.
  • Promote patient independence and recovery to enable reduction in unnecessary length of hospital stay.
  • To undertake clinical skills, ensuring procedures are explained to patients in order to gain informed consent and involvement in care decisions.


Our large district general hospitals, specialist units and community sites provide a vibrant and diverse working environment with the extensive opportunities and teaching facilities you would expect of a large trust.

East Kent offers stunning countryside, beautiful beaches and charming places of historic interest, with easy access to London.

With excellent schools, a wealth of leisure facilities and easy family days out on your doorstep, alongside beautiful and affordable housing stock, the perfect work-life balance couldn't be easier to achieve.

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