About this role
Job summary
Care Support Worker - Cardiology
Location: KIMS Hospital, Maidstone
Hours: Part Time - 20 Hours Per Week
Shifts: 5 Hours Per day between the hours of 08.00 and 20.30 on a rota basis
Salary: £13,218.40 per annum
Are you an experienced Health Care Assistant or Support Worker with a Care Certificate? Would you like a unique opportunity to work in Cardiology Services? Would you like to develop your career your way?
Due to the launch of new services and an increase in patient activity we have exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated Care Support Worker to join our Cardiology Team. You will be a key member of the cardiorespiratory team, supporting trained Physiologists providing cardiac diagnostic tests such as 24hr and 7-day Holter monitors, 24hr blood pressure monitoring, angiograms and pacing, in both an inpatient and outpatient setting.
This role is ideally suited to a Care Support Worker who is completely Patient Focused, with a caring and compassionate attitude who would like to progress their career in a fast-paced cardiology department.
Main duties of the job
As a Care Support Worker you will:
Demonstrate good clinical practice at all times and be accountable for own actions Work as a team assisting with the day to day running of clinics Chaperone patients in clinics Monitor patients' conditions by taking temperatures, pulse, respirations and weight prior to clinic appointments Ensure that your own professional development is maintained and enhanced
About us
Competitive Salary Free Secure Staff Parking Pension Scheme Private Health Insurance 33 Days annual leave plus extra time off for your birthday Life Assurance Annual Flu Vaccination Up to 40% off some of KIMS Services Free Eye Test
At KIMS Hospital we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive working environment. We strive to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and are proud to be an equal opportunities and disability confident employer.
If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, Diane would be happy to help. Please give her a call on 01622 237634 or email [email protected].
Job description Job responsibilities
For more information regarding this role please see the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Have a good standard of general education with proven literacy and numeracy skills Hold a Care Certificate
Desirable
Hold and NVQ level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care
Experience Essential
Have proven communication skills Demonstrate basic IT skills Have experience working in the Care Sector as either a Care Support Worker, Healthcare Assistant or Clinical Support Worker
Desirable
Have experience working as a Care Assistant, Clinical Supprot Worker or Care Support Worker in an acute healthcare setting Have experience undertaking ECG`s Have Phlebotomy experience
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 KIMS Hospital
Address K I M S Hospital Ltd
Newnham Court Way
Weavering
Maidstone
Kent
ME14 5FT
Employer's website https://kims.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)