The NHS in the United Kingdom (UK) is changing, focusing more on community care, and now is a good time to join. They are now looking for caring healthcare professionals who like spending time with patients, treating the whole person and focusing on their goals.

Opportunity Tracker has been able to identify that they currently have an opening for a Senior Healthcare Assistant in Folkestone. Their team follows CARE values, creating a community through dedication to the people we serve. Community is important in our trust, working with local primary care colleagues to help patients. Now, they invite you to be part of this journey.

Position:
Senior Healthcare Assistant

Roles & Responsibilities:
As a Senior Healthcare Assistant, you will:
• Work with a team to provide care to local patients and families.
• Check the quality of care given.
• Give feedback to managers on care quality.

Eligibility Requirements:
Essential: Relevant Level 3 qualification or equivalent, or working towards it.
Functional Skills at Level 2 in Literacy and Numeracy, or equivalent in English and Maths.

Experience: Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Healthcare Assistant/Worker in health or social care settings.
Experience working in a team and using Microsoft Office and various IT packages.
Desirable: Experience in a community nursing environment.

Knowledge: Awareness of NHS services and function.
Knowledge of current clinical practice.
Understanding the role and remit of unregistered HCAs.

Skills and Abilities:
Essential: Ability to organize work and cope with change.
Initiative, good communication, and interpersonal skills.
Personal Attributes: Ability to work under pressure, flexibility, empathy, and supportiveness.

Valid driving license and access to a car for work purposes.
Ability to Manage: Prioritize care delivery professionally, considering Trust policies and procedures.

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