We have a current opportunity for a Healthcare Support Worker to join us on a permanent, full time basis assisting the registered nurses with the delivery of patient-cantered care for our Inpatients on the ward.
Working with an experienced and friendly team, the role will be varied as you will undertake a wide range of routine procedures and practices under the supervision of senior staff.
About us
At Benenden Hospital we put patients are at the heart of everything we do. We attract kind, compassionate, and talented people to our ultra-modern private hospital, which has been rated as Outstanding by the CQC. We hold JAG accreditation for Endoscopy and ACSA accreditation for anesthetics.
Benenden Hospital offers excellent working conditions and facilities. We promote flexible working and a healthy work/life balance. We are committed to professional development and have excellent training and education facilities. We work hard to make sure that everyone at Benenden Hospital feels involved and shares our values and vision for the future.
About the role
- Undertake delegated clinical tasks within the ward environment.
- Assist patients with all elements of patients’ needs including personal care needs
- Accurately update patient information on IT systems
- Ensure patient care areas are effectively maintained and well stocked.
- Follow standard operating policies and procedures
Skills and experience required
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent experience
- Relevant professional qualification i.e. NVQ Level III in Health & Social Care (or other relevant Health-related qualification). Or willingness to undertake.
- Basic Life Support training
- Good IT skills
- Proven ability to undertake multiple tasks under pressure
- Methodical in approach and pays attention to detail
- Effective verbal communication using tact and diplomacy
- Strong patient-centred approach
Benefits include
- Competitive salaries
- 27 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
- Defined contribution pension scheme with employer contribution up to 10%
- Membership to Benenden Health which offers a wide range of benefits, discounts and activities
- Excellent Life Assurance benefit
- Free parking
- Subsidised eye tests
- Free Flu vaccinations
- Free tea and coffee
- Subsidised on site Restaurant
“I love working at Benenden Hospital, it’s a beautiful location in the countryside”, “the whole organisation is supportive”, “it’s the team, the team are amazing”, “Benenden is a bit like a family”, “the whole atmosphere is brilliant”
These are just some of the reasons why more than 400 people work at Benenden Hospital which has a long history of caring since it was founded in 1907.
How to apply
If you wish to apply for this position, please complete our application form.
Then please send this application form, and your covering letter to kentcareers@benenden.org.uk
Claire Coupe, Resourcing Officer, will then be in touch to discuss further.
Closing Date: 17th June
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