New to Hospital Care - CSW

Job overview

Do you want to gain new skills?

This is a fantastic opportunity for health care support workers to develop a career in the NHS as a Health Care Support Worker at Medway Hospital NHS Trust.  We have a number of opportunities available across the Trust to applicants without hospital experience but have care experience either caring for family members or working in social care.

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 nursing 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.

Detailed job description and main 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, having regard 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.