
Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
Closing Date: February 16, 2025
Job Summary
As the NHS shifts focus to more community-based care, there’s never been a better time to join our team! We are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable Health Care Assistant to join our caring and progressive team in Ashford.
We are a close-knit team, and we are always open to fresh ideas and professional approaches. If you can bring your skills and enthusiasm, we’d love to hear from you.
Please note: This role does not meet the criteria for skilled worker sponsorship. Therefore, we can only accept applications from candidates who can provide evidence of their right to work in the United Kingdom.
Main Job Duties
Our team provides high-quality, evidence-based care to support people’s sexual health needs. As part of the team, you will help deliver care to people in Kent and Medway, ensuring they stay safe and healthy both now and in the future. This includes providing contraception, treatment for sexually transmitted infections, and offering advice and support to help maintain healthy relationships.
In your role, you’ll be expected to provide sound clinical judgment, support the team to deliver patient-centered care, and monitor the quality of care we provide in a challenging but rewarding environment.
About Us
Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC. We are passionate about delivering high standards of care and improving the health of our communities. To do this, we need exceptional people who share our core values: Compassionate, Aspirational, Responsive, and Excellent.
We believe in equity, diversity, and inclusion, as these qualities lead to better patient care and a happier workforce. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. We also collect information about protected characteristics during the application process, but this data is not visible during shortlisting unless you choose to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability.
As a flexible working-friendly organization, we want you to be able to work in a way that suits both our patients and your personal commitments. Let us know if you need flexible working arrangements, and we’ll support you in making it work.
Job Description
We encourage you to review the job description and person specification closely to ensure you meet the role’s requirements. When applying, please share examples of how your experience and skills match the criteria. If you need an alternative format of the application, please contact our recruitment team.
Due to high application volumes, we recommend applying as soon as possible, as the role may close early if there is significant interest.
At KCHFT, we encourage all staff, especially those in clinical and patient-facing roles, to be fully vaccinated for safety reasons. This will protect both you, your colleagues, and the patients we care for.
We look forward to welcoming you to #teamKCHFT and #cometocommunity!
Person Specification
Qualifications:
Essential:
Maths and English at Level 2/GCSE equivalent
Desirable:
Relevant level 2 qualification (NVQ/QCF certificate in care/apprenticeship) or equivalent
Experience:
Essential:
Experience in a health or social care setting
Desirable:
Experience working as part of a team or in a community environment
Knowledge:
Essential:
Awareness of fundamental care needs
Understanding of the role of an unregistered worker
Admin, clerical, and phone line skills
Desirable:
Knowledge of up-to-date clinical practices
Skills and Abilities:
Essential:
Strong communication and interpersonal skills (both verbal and written)
Moderate IT skills
Desirable:
Ability to adapt to change
Ability to use your own initiative
Personal Attributes:
Essential:
Empathetic and supportive
Desirable:
Flexible and adaptable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, which means a DBS check will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer Details
Employer: Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Vicarage Lane Clinic, Ashford, TN23 1NJ
If you’re interested in this role, please apply before the closing date of February 16, 2025.
To apply for this job email your details to penelope.burr@nhs.net