Job requirements
Essential
14 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Able to communicate accurately and effectively with patients and colleagues, verbally and in writing.
- Skills
Can understand and communicate factual information accurately.
- Skills
Good interpersonal skills.
- Skills
Basic information and communications technology (ICT) skills..
- Skills
Can demonstrate practical skills to others.
- Skills
Able to deliver patient care under the indirect supervision of the Registered Nurse
- Qualifications
Hold a nationally approved Care Certificate – this must have been obtained in a healthcare setting.
- Experience/Knowledge
Experience of dealing with the public
- Experience/Knowledge
Experience of working in a caring environment, either in health, social or voluntary services
- Experience/Knowledge
Knowledge of the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers and Adult Social Care Workers (2013).
- Experience/Knowledge
Insight into role and responsibilities of post.
- Experience/Knowledge
Able to describe the importance of delivering high quality care to patients.
- Experience/Knowledge
Knowledge of current healthcare issues.
- Experience/Knowledge
Knowledge of principles of confidentiality
Desirable
2 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Qualifications
Hold an NVQ/ Diploma level 3 in Healthcare/ or level 3 Healthcare Support Worker apprenticeship or equivalent experience.
- Qualifications
Functional skills English and maths level 2 or GCSE English and maths grades A*/9 – C/4.
Job overview
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust provide integrated sexual health and outreach support for West Kent in the districts, Maidstone, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells and Sevenoaks.
We are now looking for enthusiastic, flexible and committed staff, willing to work in a progressive and supportive environment, willing to learn new skills, who is confident in working with people from all ages and backgrounds with varied sexual health and contraception needs.
Main duties of the job
This role is a combination of administrative and clinical duties and will require cross site working across Gravesend and Dartford, to include evening and weekend working.
We will support you in career and professional development including working towards an equivalent qualification within health and social care.
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 has 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.
The induction programme is full-time for one week, with an additional 1–2 days depending on your previous experience. Attendance at all sessions is mandatory, and training days will run from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and may be at either Maidstone Hospital or Tunbridge Wells Hospital.
Following induction, you will complete a two-week supernumerary period within your clinical area, during which you will be supported by members of the education team. Ongoing support will also be provided to help you complete the Care Certificate (if not already achieved) and the required competencies relevant to your clinical area.
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.
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This advert is for Healthcare Support Worker with Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust in Maidstone, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 05 Nov 2026.
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