Senior Healthcare Support Worker

Job overview

Are you an experienced Healthcare Assistant looking for a new challenge?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced support worker to join our dedicated Gynaecological Out Patient Department at Maidstone Hospital.

This is a busy department, with a varied and wide array of clinics which also offering the opportunity to be involved in supporting and assisting clinical staff in our 2 dedicated minor procedures suites.

If you are an experienced Healthcare Assistant with a passion for Women’s Health we would love to hear from you.

Occasional weekend working and cross site cover may be required.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will be involved in the development of other Healthcare Assistants and will be responsible for their own personal and professional development.

Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications. Please note this role may close earlier than the original closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible.

Working for our organisation

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 NHS Staff Survey.

We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.

Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.

Looking for flexible working?

We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it’s adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.

• At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).
• Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefits
• Blue Light card eligibility
• And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission.

Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.

The programme includes 2 supernumerary shifts in the clinical area (an early and a late shift), all of the other days are classroom-based and run from 9am to 5pm

Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)

We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.

You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications. Please note this role may close earlier than the original closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Level 3 in "Health" or "Health and Social Care" or equivalent
• Level 2 Qualification in “Health” or “Health and Social Care”

Experience & Knowledge

• Experience of working as a Healthcare Professional in a gynaecological environment.
• Can compare basic test results to normal values.
• Able to recognise and report trends.
• Ability to work at speed

• Previous experience working in Hysteroscopy/ Colposcopy clinics

Skills

• Numerate and literate, with fluent English.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Mature approach to gynaecological issues when dealing with patients.
• Ability to co-ordinate a number of activities which may require the adjustment of plans.
• Ability/ willingness to work across site if required.

• 12 lead ECG’s
• Phlebotomy

In the event that we receive a high volume of applications, we may need to close the application process earlier than planned. To avoid missing out, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Please contact the Recruiting Manager for an informal discussion should you have any queries relating to the role for which you are applying.

We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints, and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.

You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Good luck! We look forward to welcoming you to our exceptional team!