About this role
Job summary
Are you new to care, or do you have caring experience and want to join or further your career in the NHS?
We are recruiting for the following roles:
Based at Darent Valley Hospital:
Healthcare Assistant (HCA) Band 2 - A developmental post: complete a 6-month programme leading to the Care Certificate, with progression to Band 3. HCA Band 3 - For candidates who already hold a Care Certificate and meet the person specification. Maternity Support Worker (MSW) Band 3 - Candidates must meet the person specification. Therapy Assistant Band 2 - Candidates must meet the person specification
Based at Darent Valley Hospital or Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup:
Theatre Support Worker (TSW) Band 2 - Candidates must meet the person specification.
If you're enthusiastic and motivated to join our clinical, patient-facing teams on the wards or in Outpatients, we want to hear from you.
Please state clearly in your supporting statement which role you are applying for - applications not matching the role's suitability will be rejected. Job descriptions for all open roles are available on the attachment page (under JD/supporting documents).
Please note: DGT does not offer sponsorship for Band 4 and under roles. Do not apply if you require sponsorship - applications found to require sponsorship will be stopped and withdrawn.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work independently as a member of the nursing team following agreed plans of care pathways.
They will provide support for the Registered Nursing staff in maintaining a stable and safe clinical environment.
About us
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.
We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.
Job description Job responsibilities
Undertakes duties on wards, across the Trust, as required by service demands.
Courteously receives patients/clients, relatives and visitors onto the ward.
Please see attached JD for detailed description and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Education and Training Essential
Functional Skills at Level 2 (Literacy and numeracy) GCSE grade A-C (or equivalent) in English and Maths Care Certificate
Desirable
Evidence of CPD
Knowledge and Skills Essential
Customer Care skills Excellent communication skills both written and verbal Interpersonal Skills IT literate
Desirable
Basic understanding of Anatomy & Physiology Basic understanding of Anatomy & Physiology Able to act on own initiative (in relation to delivering patient/client care)
Experience Essential
Able to act on own initiative (in relation to delivering patient/client care) Experience of working in a caring environment, either in health, social or voluntary services
Desirable
Experience of staff management
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.
Employer details Employer name Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
Address DVH
DARENT VALLEY HOSPITAL
Dartford
DA2 8DA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.dgt.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)