Detailed job description and main responsibilities
As a community Trust many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. As such you will be asked to confirm you have a full UK driving licence where driving is a requirement of the role to be able to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment, if you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team via kentchft.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number so we can support you further.
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
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Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Relevant level 3 qualification (NVQ/ QCF Diploma or certificate of care / Advanced apprenticeship or equivalent or working towards)
* Functional Skills at Level 2 (Literacy and numeracy/ GCSE grade A-C or equivalent in English and Maths)
Experience
Essential criteria
* Experience as a Healthcare Assistant/ Worker in a health or social care setting
* Experience of working as part of a team
* Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of IT packages (E-Pay / E-roster/ AT-P/ CIS)
* Experience working in a service where community nursing skills are required.
Desirable criteria
* Experience of community nursing environment
Knowledge
Essential criteria
* Awareness of developments in the NHS
* Knowledge of up to date clinical practice.
* Understands the role and remit of Unregistered worker
Skills & Abilities
Essential criteria
* Sound communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written).
* Ability to organise own work
* Ability to use own initiative
* Moderate IT skills
* Holds current UK driving licence/permit & access to vehicle
Ability to Manage
Essential criteria
* Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, considering Trust policies and procedures.
* Ability to manage own time effectively.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.
Documents to download
* Job Description (PDF, 584.5KB)
* KCHFT Values into Action (PDF, 440.6KB)
* A guide to completing your application (PDF, 296.4KB)
* Staff journey illustration (PDF, 2.0MB)
* Staff Privacy Notice (PDF, 528.6KB)