Healthcare Support Worker - QEQM Hospital
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation TrustMargate, South East
Overview
This is a NHS role (permanent) with East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust based in Margate. The advertised salary is £25,272. Applications close on 15 November 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
Please note that we are unable to provide Sponsorship for our Healthcare Support Worker roles. This is a great opportunity to begin a rewarding career...
Healthcare Support Workers undertake fundamental personal care duties including: bathing; toileting; dressing; support with meals and assist with the patients appearance.
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'.
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 695,000 people.
Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'.
We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Reminder: we are unable to provide Sponsorship for our Healthcare Support Worker roles.
Essential: - Holds GCSE grades D-G or level 1 equivalent in Maths and English
Desirable: - Has GCSE or level 2 equivalent maths and English; - Completed Care Certificate; - Holds a level 2 qualification in Health & Social Care
Essential: - Basic understanding of patients' needs; - Working with people, ideally in a frontline customer service role.; - Knowledge of personal care and related procedures; - Basic computer/keyboard skills
Essential: - Adheres to Trust policies; - Will comply with the Data Protection Act, CNORIS, Caldicott Guidelines and local policies regarding confidentiality and access to medical records.; - Act on the responsibilities placed upon them under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, to ensure that the agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe working environment for patients, visitors and employees.
Essential: - Effective communication and organisational skills; - Kind, compassionate and caring; - Demonstrates patient focused approach; - Ability to work as part of a team; - Respects equality and diversity
Desirable: - Keen to develop knowledge and skills for personal and professional fulfilment
Essential: - Flexibility and openness to working in a range of areas.; - Flexibility with shift/working patterns to meet the service.; - To be aware of and adhere to the Trust's Values
How this role compares
We hold 1,159 NHS vacancies in South East that publish a salary, and their median advertised starting figure is £39,959. This role pays less than about 94% of them.
There are 11,917 NHS roles open across the UK on GovJobs right now, 1,827 of them in South East.
You have 4 days left to apply. NHS adverts we hold typically run for around 30 days, so this is a shorter window than usual.
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust has 33 other vacancies open on GovJobs, with a breakdown of what they pay and the kinds of roles they recruit for.
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