Healthcare Support Worker - Staff Bank

Job overview

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is delighted to offer exciting opportunities for compassionate and skilled individuals to join our dedicated nursing teams at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells Hospitals, as Healthcare Support Workers (HCSWs).

Please note: This is a bank-only role and work is offered on an as-and-when-required basis, providing flexibility to suit a wide range of personal circumstances.

We welcome applications from individuals who: •    Are committed to delivering high-quality patient care •    Have a minimum of two years’ acute healthcare experience and are ready to hit the ground running •    Hold a nationally approved HEE Care Certificate obtained in a healthcare setting •    If you are interested in working within the Outpatients Department then venepuncture is desirable or a willingness to undertake.

As a Healthcare Support Worker, you will play a vital role in providing exceptional patient care, supporting our nursing teams, and making a real difference to the lives of those we care for.

Whether you are looking to return to the workplace, cut back on commuting, or gradually reduce your hours, our bank roles offer flexible working to suit a wide range of personal circumstances.

The Trust is consistently recognised for its positive workplace culture, having been ranked in the Top 10 NHS Employers in the UK, based on the 2023 and 2024 NHS National Staff Survey. We are proud of our commitment to staff wellbeing, professional development, and flexible working.

Main duties of the job

Healthcare Support Workers play a vital role in delivering frontline patient care. Key responsibilities include: •    Assisting with essential patient care, ensuring comfort and dignity •    Monitoring and recording vital signs •    Providing urinary catheter care and specimen collection •    Supporting the wider clinical team in delivering high standards of care

This role provides an excellent foundation for those aspiring to progress into Registered Nursing, Nursing Associate, or Allied Health Professional roles within the NHS.

Why Join our Staff Bank? •    Be part of a supportive, inclusive, and diverse team that upholds the Trust’s core PRIDE values. •    Gain hands-on experience in a dynamic healthcare environment •    Cost of DBS and uniform covered by the Trust  •    Weekly payroll •    Support with development and revalidation •    Online shift booking system •    Dedicated team to support with any queries  •    Access to NHS Pension

The Trust is consistently recognised for its positive workplace culture, ranked among the Top 10 NHS Employers in the UK in both the 2023 and 2024 NHS National Staff Surveys.

Application Guidance To apply, please ensure your supporting statement includes: •       Your understanding of the importance of Healthcare Support Workers in delivering patient care •        The personal qualities and skills you bring to the role •        A full employment and education history

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We’ve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission.

Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children). If a role involves regulated activity and requires a DBS check with a barred list check, you cannot apply if you are on the barred list.

All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed.

If appointed, you will undertake a comprehensive induction programme, including the corporate induction and dedicated training days for Healthcare Support Workers. This will equip you with the knowledge and skills required to carry out your role effectively.

This role is not eligible for sponsorship in accordance with UK VISA’s and immigration legislation. Please note: You must hold a nationally approved HEE Care Certificate, which must have been obtained in a healthcare setting. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality care and making a difference in the lives of patients, we would love to hear from you.