Senior Healthcare Assistant - Various Wards

As a Senior HCA, you will be a hugely valuable in supporting our Nursing and Midwifery teams providing care to our patients. Every day will be different and you will work alongside the rest of the team carrying out a wide range of tasks and assisting with care to support the needs of the patients and their families., The role involves shift work (early shifts, late shifts, long days, nights and weekends) so the ability to work these shifts is essential. Day to day, you'll work under the supervision of our registered staff to help:

• Wash and dress patients
• Monitor and record clinical observations
• Undertake a range of clinical skills (following appropriate training and assessment of competence)
• Support patients to eat and drink
• Help patients move around
• Make beds and maintain a clean, safe clinical area
• Talk to patients and their families
• Manage stock levels for linen and other supplies
  
  We are looking for a highly motivated, compassionate and caring individuals to join our multidisciplinary team at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust on our Denmark Hill site (and surrounding areas)., Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English, or GCSE grade A-C or 4-9, O-level grade A-C or have a NARIC/ENIC which compares the qualification to UK GCSE
• Level 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker apprenticeship or equivalent healthcare qualification such as a NVQ Level 3, a BTEC Level 3 or higher
• Evidence of completion of the Care Certificate or clear commitment to complete within 3 months of joining the organisation
• Evidence of being able to work well with other members of the team including communicating effectively, being kind and considerate, reliable and enthusiastic
Evidence of good customer care skills/working with others in a supportive manner

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level. We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people. King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.