Patient Care Assistant

4 weeks ago

Maidstone, Kent, United Kingdom Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust Full time

Position Overview

Have you thought about a career in pre-operative evaluation? Are you eager to be part of a team committed to implementing positive transformations? Are you a motivated and organized individual focused on delivering high-quality care and enhancing patient satisfaction?

A position has become available in the pre-operative assessment department for a Patient Care Assistant.

You will undergo comprehensive training to excel in this specialized field while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure a consistent and exceptional standard of patient-centered care.

We take pride in providing safe, high-quality services to guarantee that our patients have a positive experience. You will work closely with our qualified nursing staff and allied health professionals to achieve this goal.

Key Responsibilities

Our Patient Care Assistants play a vital role within our nursing team, and the ideal candidate will be a proactive team player who prioritizes patient welfare.

The role is designed to offer a versatile worker who, under the direct or indirect supervision of a Registered Healthcare Professional, assists the multidisciplinary team with both clinical and non-clinical tasks to deliver patient-centered care.

About Our Organization

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a prominent acute hospital trust located in the southeast region of England.

We offer a comprehensive range of general hospital services along with specialized and complex care to approximately 600,000 residents in the surrounding areas. Our workforce consists of over 8,000 full-time and part-time employees. Additionally, we provide specialized cancer services to around 2 million individuals across the region.

In recent evaluations, our staff have recognized Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust as one of the top NHS Trusts in the country, highlighting our commitment to employee satisfaction.

Would you like to have a flexible work schedule? In the NHS, we understand the significance of work-life balance. As a flexible working-friendly organization, we aim to ensure that you can work in a manner that benefits both our patients and yourself. We encourage discussions about potential flexible working arrangements.

Detailed Job Description and Main Duties

Once your pre-employment checks are finalized, you will be contacted by our Recruitment team to arrange your start date, which will coincide with one of our Corporate Inductions.

Following your Corporate Induction, you will be required to participate in the Trust's Clinical Induction Programme for Clinical Support Workers, which commences on your first day of employment. This full-time program lasts for two weeks and involves travel to various Trust sites. The program includes two supernumerary shifts in the clinical area (one early and one late shift), with the remaining days dedicated to classroom-based training from 9 am to 5 pm.

Please be aware that appointment to this position will be contingent upon a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at the Enhanced Level.

At Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust, we strive to cultivate an environment where every individual can achieve their full potential, with opportunities for career growth and development. We value the unique contributions of each staff member in delivering the highest quality of care and service to our patients. We are dedicated to being an inclusive employer and aim to reflect the diversity of our local communities. We welcome applications from individuals of varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, celebrating the diversity of thought and ideas that enhance our Trust.

We provide support for our staff with disabilities to ensure they receive the necessary adjustments to excel in their roles. Collaborating with Access to Work allows us to assess our staff's needs and implement recommendations promptly.

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Candidate Requirements

Qualifications

Essential Criteria

NVQ Level 2 or Care Certificate Proficient English language and writing skills

Desirable Criteria

Willingness and capability to pursue NVQ Level 3 in Direct Care or Health and Social Care

Experience

Essential Criteria

Prior experience in an acute hospital environment, preferably within an Outpatients setting

Skills

Essential Criteria

Ability to interact with the public in person and over the phone Proficient information technology skills

Desirable Criteria

Strong interpersonal skills; basic keyboard proficiency; ability to prioritize tasks with supervision Capability to demonstrate practical skills to others Ability to comprehend and communicate factual information effectively

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