Job summary
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This is an exciting opportunity to work in our gynaecology outpatients department as a Healthcare assistant
Gynaecology is a medical speciality focused on women's health. We provide a breadth of expertise and supportive services for a wide range of conditions including infertility, uro-gynaecology , Colposcopy, and diagnosis and treatments for gynaecology cancers.
Main duties of the job
This role involves leading the gynaecology outpatients team to deliver high quality, effective, individualised nursing care to all patients undergoing gynaecology outpatient assessments, investigations and procedures, ensuring a safe environment and providing a high level of information and support to our patients. The key areas we support include: colposcopy, hysteroscopy, uro-gynaecology, fertility, minor operations and early pregnancy conditions. The post holder will work under indirect supervion of the Registered Nurse
About us
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities.
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. Due to the government regulations for mandatory vaccinations for COVID-19 for NHS employees, it has been necessary to take significant steps to protect the health and safety of our staff and our patients. In order to comply with our duty of care, we require all of our staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Your vaccination status will be a condition of your employment and evidence of vaccination will be obtained during the recruitment process, unless you are medically exempt.
Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To welcome women and their relatives to the department.
- To maintain the safety / promote a safe environment of patients/visitors and colleagues while in the department.
- To help provide and promote a professional and caring environment for patients and visitors attending the department.
- Assisting medical and other staff with procedures when required.
- To act as the patients advocate during consultations, investigations and/or treatment.
- Support women following a procedure or treatment ensuring their wellbeing prior to leaving the clinic.
- Undertake clinical observations as directed by the Registered Nurse.
- To maintain a thorough knowledge of the setting up and the preparation required to maintain and run a clinical session.
- Be familiar with the medical equipment in the department and how to use it.
- To count instruments and swabs pre and post procedures.
- To assist the nursing staff in the booking of patients appointments. Enter women details onto the electronic patient record system.
- To liaise with medical secretaries and other departments as required.
- Complete pharmacy orders as required and have them checked by registered nurse.
- To maintain accurate records and ensure all advice/information given is documented on the electronic patient record system.
- To assist the senior nursing staff in ensuring that all clinical equipment is kept in good working order and ready to use.
- To act as a chaperone where required.
- Adhere to mandatory training policy.
- Attend in service and other training sessions as required. To include Health and Safety or the moving and handling of patients or loads.
- General hotel service duties such as tidying the department and maintain set stock levels.
- Is aware of the location of resuscitation/emergency equipment and procedures.
- Complies with the principles for the maintenance of hygiene and the control of infection.
- Undertakes other duties as directed, such as cleaning, storing and checking of equipment and the tidying of clinical and storage areas.
- Work across all gynaecology services/outpatient clinics on all trust sites as required delivering the service.
- To undertake supervised training to gain appropriate skills within the department.
- To assist in the preparation and maintenance of patient notes and to work with data protection and regulations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To welcome women and their relatives to the department.
- To maintain the safety / promote a safe environment of patients/visitors and colleagues while in the department.
- To help provide and promote a professional and caring environment for patients and visitors attending the department.
- Assisting medical and other staff with procedures when required.
- To act as the patients advocate during consultations, investigations and/or treatment.
- Support women following a procedure or treatment ensuring their wellbeing prior to leaving the clinic.
- Undertake clinical observations as directed by the Registered Nurse.
- To maintain a thorough knowledge of the setting up and the preparation required to maintain and run a clinical session.
- Be familiar with the medical equipment in the department and how to use it.
- To count instruments and swabs pre and post procedures.
- To assist the nursing staff in the booking of patients appointments. Enter women details onto the electronic patient record system.
- To liaise with medical secretaries and other departments as required.
- Complete pharmacy orders as required and have them checked by registered nurse.
- To maintain accurate records and ensure all advice/information given is documented on the electronic patient record system.
- To assist the senior nursing staff in ensuring that all clinical equipment is kept in good working order and ready to use.
- To act as a chaperone where required.
- Adhere to mandatory training policy.
- Attend in service and other training sessions as required. To include Health and Safety or the moving and handling of patients or loads.
- General hotel service duties such as tidying the department and maintain set stock levels.
- Is aware of the location of resuscitation/emergency equipment and procedures.
- Complies with the principles for the maintenance of hygiene and the control of infection.
- Undertakes other duties as directed, such as cleaning, storing and checking of equipment and the tidying of clinical and storage areas.
- Work across all gynaecology services/outpatient clinics on all trust sites as required delivering the service.
- To undertake supervised training to gain appropriate skills within the department.
- To assist in the preparation and maintenance of patient notes and to work with data protection and regulations.
Person Specification
Education and Training
Essential
- To demonstrate literacy and numeracy.
- Good command of spoken English assessed at interview.
- IT skills in order to access required systems such as electronic patient records.
- Able to access patients Vital signs pre/post operation and report any concerns to Nurse in charge.
Desirable
- Care Certificate NVQ Level 1/2 in Health and Social care
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Is able to describe the nursing care required by patients requiring gynaecological care.
- Ability to take and record patients vital signs pre/post procedures.
- Can demonstrate the need to report changes in patients condition to the Registered Nurse.
- Able to access clinic list and patient referrals and plan clinics appropriately.
- Awareness of costs and budgets and limiting waste.
Experience
Essential
- Excellent Communication skills written and verbal.
- Demonstration of a willingness to learn and develop
- Experience in a health and social care setting
Desirable
- Previous Gynaecology Experience.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Willing to work flexible hours including evenings, Saturday and bank Holidays. And to work cross sites
- Able to work as part of a team Ability to prioritise and organise own workload to meet set deadlines.
- Flexible, adaptable, organised with good time management skills.
Person Specification
Education and Training
Essential
- To demonstrate literacy and numeracy.
- Good command of spoken English assessed at interview.
- IT skills in order to access required systems such as electronic patient records.
- Able to access patients Vital signs pre/post operation and report any concerns to Nurse in charge.
Desirable
- Care Certificate NVQ Level 1/2 in Health and Social care
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Is able to describe the nursing care required by patients requiring gynaecological care.
- Ability to take and record patients vital signs pre/post procedures.
- Can demonstrate the need to report changes in patients condition to the Registered Nurse.
- Able to access clinic list and patient referrals and plan clinics appropriately.
- Awareness of costs and budgets and limiting waste.
Experience
Essential
- Excellent Communication skills written and verbal.
- Demonstration of a willingness to learn and develop
- Experience in a health and social care setting
Desirable
- Previous Gynaecology Experience.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Willing to work flexible hours including evenings, Saturday and bank Holidays. And to work cross sites
- Able to work as part of a team Ability to prioritise and organise own workload to meet set deadlines.
- Flexible, adaptable, organised with good time management skills.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
