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East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
About
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people.
We also provide some specialist services for a wider population, including renal services in Medway and Maidstone and a cardiac service for all of Kent based at William Harvey Hospital, Ashford.
our vision and values .
We have a national and international reputation for delivering high quality specialist care, particularly in cancer, kidney disease, stroke and vascular services.
We value and pursue excellence in research and innovation. Our Trust has been ranked first in Kent for clinical research studies, as well as consistently recruiting high numbers of patients into research trials.
As a teaching Trust we play a vital role in the education and training of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, working closely with local universities and Kings College University in London.
Were on an exciting journey of transformation, with a new Medical School at the centre of our community, a focus on research, clinical leadership and making our trust a rewarding and friendly place to work, theres never been a better time to join us.
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Key details
Location
SiteThe Coronary Care Unit The Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital, MargateAddressRamsgate RoadTownMargatePostcodeCT9 4BGMajor / Minor RegionKent
Contract type & working pattern
ContractPermanentHours37.5 hours per week
* Full time
* Flexible working
Salary
Salary£24,071 - £25,674 per annumSalary periodYearlyGrade(Band 3)
Specialty
Main areaCardiology
Job Overview
The QEQM Coronary Care team provide care for critically ill patients on our Coronary Care Unit. Our unit is staffed by a dedicated and supportive team who pride themselves on their drive for innovation and the support and opportunities we offer to our staff.
* Our vision is to provide high quality, safe, evidence-based care through a genuinely compassionate and collaborative approach, and we support our staff to deliver just that.
* Our investment in our facilities is matched by our investment in our people; there is always scope for career development
* We work closely with other specialties including anaesthetics, surgery and medicine, with opportunities to combine specialisms. This enables a thriving learning environment for all of our team members.
* The teamwork and camaraderie on our unit is second to none with regular team building and social events throughout the year.
If you are passionate about coronary care and want to work in a progressive and dynamic team, then we want to hear from you!
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The role of the Healthcare Assistant (HCA) is to work as a team member within the Coronary Care Unit (CCU) environment carrying out assigned tasks involving the direct/indirect care of patients in support of, and supervised by, a registered nurse.
Benefits
We are focused on providing outstanding, safe patient care, and a positive working culture that benefits staff and patients alike. This is why we ask you to:
* maintain the confidentiality of information about patients, staff and other health service business and adhere to data protection law
* comply with the Trusts policies and procedures, including infection prevention and control, risk management, health and safety, safeguarding children and adults, financial management and use of resources
* act at all times in accordance with the professional Codes of Conduct and Accountability relevant to your role
* participate in annual mandatory training.
Working for our organisation
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.
If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/work-here/
Filmed in William Harvey and Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother hospitals, the We are the NHS campaign highlights the extraordinary work that staff across EKHUFT do every single day. As one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a population of over one million people, EKHUFT was perfectly placed to demonstrate the care, cutting-edge treatments, research, innovations and life-saving operations that the campaign needed.
There are lots of great opportunities at East Kent Hospitals, where staff are caring and put patients first, innovation flourishes and you can develop your career. Were on an exciting journey of transformation. With a new Medical School at the centre of our community, a focus on research, clinical leadership and making our trust a rewarding and friendly place to work, theres never been a better time to join us. To find out more about east Kent visit our website at. The Trust fully supports the SAS Doctors Charter and is committed to their development through its CPD Framework.
Well close this job advert once weve received sufficient applications which may be before the closing date so please apply as soon as possible. We only accept online applications. If you have any difficulty with this please contact our Resourcing Team on 01227 866450 who are happy to help.
We have a relocation policy for eligible candidates, parking available at Trust sites but we encourage other options, like car sharing or public transport.
The Trust is committed to supporting flexible working to fulfil our pledge as part of The Trusts People Strategy to help staff to achieve a healthy work/life balance. Please speak with your Recruiting Manager for further information on how this can be managed alongside department expectations and requirements.
The ability to converse easily and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for all customer facing roles.
Most positions require a Disclosure and Barring check and will be exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Posts working regularly or unsupervised with children or vulnerable adults require an enhanced check.
Applicants for eligible roles requiring Tier 2 sponsorship must meet UK Visas and Immigration eligibility criteria.
We operate a no-smoking policy on all our sites and grounds.
You can search for and apply for roles directly on our website.
If you are applying via NHS Jobs your application will be sent to our recruitment system TRAC. All subsequent information will be generated from TRAC so you wont be able to see the progress of your application or receive messages through NHS Jobs and we wont be able to respond to e-mails sent to us via the NHS Jobs website. By applying for this post you are agreeing to us transferring your application and details to our system. If you are offered a job information will also be transferred into the NHS Electronic Staff Records. Good luck with your application, well contact you via email so please check your junk/spam folders.
Applicant requirements
info 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.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* GCSE or equivalent inmaths and english
* Care Certificate
* Holds a level 2 qualification in Health & Social Care or has previous relevant/equivalent experience
Desirable criteria
* NVQ Level3
* Knowledge of care and related procedures, clinical observations, relevant legislation; short courses to undertake patient and clinical care duties, completion of a competency based workbook
Experience
Essential criteria
* Recent clinical experience in an acute Trust
* Delivery of evidence based practice
Desirable criteria
* Previous experience at Band 3 within specialty
* Evidence of facilitating learning in practice
* Evidence of on-going personal + professional development
Skills
Essential criteria
* Basic IT skills
* Time management and personal organisation skills
* Excellent communication skills
* Flexibility and openness to working in a range of areas.
* Flexibility with shift/working patterns to meet the service.
* To be aware of and adhere to the Trusts Values
Governance
Essential criteria
* Adheres to Trust policies
* Will comply with the Data Protection Act, CNORIS, Caldicott Guidelines and local policies regarding confidentiality and access to medical records.
* Act on the responsibilities placed upon them under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, to ensure that the agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe working environment for patients, visitors and employees.
Desirable criteria
* Up to date with trust E -learning
Personal & professional Attributes
Essential criteria
* Effective communication and organisational skills
* Kind, compassionate and caring. Ability to deliver high quality care Demonstrates patient focused approach.
* Professional approach demonstrating: ability to work as part of a team; honesty and integrity; respecting equality and diversity.
* Keen to develop knowledge and skills for personal and professional fulfilment.
Documents
* Application Pack (, 635.6)PDFKB
Further details / informal visits contact
NameBillie CairaJob titleCoronary Care Unit ManagerEmail address [email protected]Telephone number01843 234579
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
* Employment type
Contract
Job function
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* Industries
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