Job overview
Are you new to care, or do you have caring experience and want to join or further your career in the NHS?
We are recruiting for the following roles:
Based at Darent Valley Hospital:
- Healthcare Assistant (HCA) Band 2 – A developmental post: complete a 6-month programme leading to the Care Certificate, with progression to Band 3.
- HCA Band 3 – For candidates who already hold a Care Certificate and meet the person specification.
- Maternity Support Worker (MSW) Band 3 – Candidates must meet the person specification.
- Therapy Assistant Band 2 – Candidates must meet the person specification
Based at Darent Valley Hospital or Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup:
- Theatre Support Worker (TSW) Band 2 – Candidates must meet the person specification.
If you're enthusiastic and motivated to join our clinical, patient-facing teams on the wards or in Outpatients, we want to hear from you.
Please state clearly in your supporting statement which role you are applying for – applications not matching the role's suitability will be rejected. Job descriptions for all open roles are available on the attachment page (under JD/supporting documents).
Please note: DGT does not offer sponsorship for Band 4 and under roles. Do not apply if you require sponsorship – applications found to require sponsorship will be stopped and withdrawn.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work independently as a member of the nursing team following agreed plans of care pathways.
They will provide support for the Registered Nursing staff in maintaining a stable and safe clinical environment.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Undertakes duties on wards, across the Trust, as required by service demands.
Courteously receives patients/clients, relatives and visitors onto the ward.
Please see attached JD for detailed description and responsibilities.
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.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Able to act on own initiative (in relation to delivering patient/client care)
- Experience of working in a caring environment, either in health, social or voluntary services
Desirable
- Experience of staff management
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Customer Care skills
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Interpersonal Skills
- IT literate
Desirable
- Basic understanding of Anatomy & Physiology
- Able to act on own initiative (in relation to delivering patient/client care)
Education and Training
Essential
- Functional Skills at Level 2 (Literacy and numeracy) GCSE grade A-C (or equivalent) in English and Maths
- Care Certificate
Desirable
- Evidence of CPD
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This advert is for Various Patient Facing Entry Into Care Positions with Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust in DVH. It is listed as a Band 2 role. The advertised salary is £26,618 - £28,850 Incl fringe rate and Pro rata if part time. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 30 Aug 2026.
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