Care Support Worker – Pre-assessment

Care Support Worker – Pre-assessment

Hourly Rate: £13.20 per hour

Shifts: 07:45 – 20:15

Contract: Bank, flexible hours covering planned and unplanned absence.

Location: KIMS Hospital, Maidstone

Are you passionate about patient care and making a real difference to people before surgery?
Do you thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment where compassion and teamwork are key?
Are you looking for an opportunity to develop your career within a supportive, multi-disciplinary healthcare team?

As a Preoperative Assessment Care Support Worker, you will play a vital role in ensuring that all patients undergoing clinical procedures at KIMS Hospital are safely and effectively assessed prior to admission.

You will be a strong and empathetic Care Support Worker with a passion for preoperative assessment and a commitment to delivering healthcare at its best. This role is ideal for someone with previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant, Care Assistant or Support Worker.

Role Responsibilities

• Monitoring patients’ conditions, including taking temperatures, pulse, respirations and weight prior to clinic appointments.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date patient care records
• Talking to patients to help reduce anxiety and provide reassurance
• Treating all patients with respect and dignity while maintaining privacy and confidentiality
• Supporting nursing staff within the Pre-assessment Clinic

Person Specification

• A caring and compassionate attitude
• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)
• Enthusiastic with a genuine interest in caring for people
• Able to demonstrate high levels of mental resilience in a changing and often challenging environment
• Highly committed, with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries at all times

Benefits

At KIMS Hospital we understand our people are our biggest asset and as such we are focused on ensuring they feel happy and valued both in and out of the workplace. That’s why we have created a benefits package to support your emotional, financial, and physical wellbeing.

KIMS Hospital employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Competitive salary
• Free secure staff parking
• Pension scheme
• Private health insurance
• 33 days’ annual leave, plus extra time off for your birthday
• Life assurance
• Annual flu vaccination
• Free eye test

If you do not receive a reply within one working week of the closing date, please assume you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.
Previous applicants need not apply.

If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, Lily would be happy to help. Please call 01622 237634 or email recruitment@kims.org.uk.

At KIMS Hospital, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive working environment and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

Any offer of employment will be subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of a satisfactory DBS Certificate from the Disclosure & Barring Service. Information about DBS checks can be found on the GOV.UK website.

Posted 4th November 2026

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