Job summary
- Main area
- healthcare assistant
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 24 hours per week (Shifts over 7 days)
- Job ref
- 846-7617107-CF
- Employer
- Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Victoria Hospital, London Road
- Town
- Deal
- Salary
- £24,937 - £26,598 pro rata, per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 27/11/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Healthcare Assistant
NHS AfC: Band 3
Job overview
We are looking to recruit a band 3 Senior HCA at each Urgent Treatment centre, Folkestone and Deal.
The post would interest a current HCA Band 3 within the unit with proven skills who can work within a multi disciplinary team to deliver a high standard of care within existing
Ideally applicants should have worked as an HCA at band 3 within the health field. It is however not essential. They must be prepared to continue to develop into the role to
The service opening times are 08.00 – 20.00 hours Daily
For an informal chat call Elaine Anderson or Victoria Bates on 01303 854494
Main duties of the job
Independently bring patients into the unit and inform the Nurse Practitioners of any concerns:
- Complete simple dressings
- Wound closure and other treatments
- Eye wash outs
- Observe the waiting area
- Observations and keep the unit stocked
- Working closely with all the Senior staff
Working for our organisation
Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’ve got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent
We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences
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The data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to Work
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won’t involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We’ll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please note: at this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts and the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB).
Job 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 [email protected] 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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Good luck! We can’t wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) Level 3. This could be an NVQ Level 3 apprenticeship, BTEC or equivalent international qualification in healthcare, or you will be able to demonstrate the equivalent level of experience.
- You may also have the Care Certificate, but if not, we will support you to achieve this within the first 3 months of starting.
- You’ll need to have recent experience of healthcare/working as a health care assistant gained through education, work experience or previous employment.
- In addition you will also have Functional Skills at Level 2 (Literacy and numeracy/ GCSE grade A-C/ 4-9 or equivalent in English and Maths)
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
- You’ll need have sound communication skills in order to understand and communicate both verbally and in writing.
- You will need to be able to remain professional, work well under pressure and organise your own work in order to prioritise care delivery in line with trust policies and procedures
- You will need to be able to be able to use IT systems and databases.
- Work together with colleagues and other teams across the Trust.
- You will need to have a customer focussed approach which is essential to; Provide patients, clients and their families with the best possible experience, represent the Trust when talking to and working with patients, colleagues and visitors.
Desirable criteria
- You will have the skill to focus on the details with the ability to spot problems. You will know when you are within your own limits and when to escalate.
- Having an awareness of developments within the NHS would be an advantage.
- You will have knowledge of up to date clinical practice by using up- to- date skills and adhering to evidence-based procedures and clinical effectiveness frameworks. You will fully understand the role and remit of a health care worker.
- You will need to have hand and eye coordination to use your clinical skills.
- You’ll need to be adaptable in work as things change throughout the course of the day and to support the wider team.
Working Environment
Essential criteria
- The role is physically demanding and can include standing for long periods of time. You will move and handle patients, using different pieces equipment and other physical health care tasks.
- We encourage a culture where colleagues can be open and transparent about their own practice, team working to create a culture of continuous improvement and sharing good practice in order to improve care.
- You will need to have the ability to travel across the organisation’s geographical patch in a timely manner.
- Tact and sensitivity will be essential in this role. There will be times when you see distressing and emotional situations within your area. You may also be exposed to vulnerable, violent or aggressive patients.
- Due to the nature of the role, you will have frequent exposure to fluids from the body, unpleasant odours and clinical waste.
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
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Elaine Anderson
- Job title
- Operational Lead UTC Folkestone and Deal
- Email address
- [email protected]
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