Job summary
All Healthcare Assistant duties including supporting patients' personal comfort and hygiene requirements in the clinic environment.
Healthcare Assistants work as part of the outpatient team to support and facilitate outpatient service provision by performing and recording routine vital signs and other observations as required.
Other key skills for development are: Venepuncture, assisting in the minor operating theatre and chaperoning / assisting in patient assessment.
Healthcare Assistants in Gynaecology run their own clinics and assist the Doctors with Gynaecological procedures, which include colposcopy and hysteroscopy. TheHealthcare Assistant will also be supported in learning how to assist at Obstetric clinics.
Main duties of the job
Applicants should ideally have one year's previous relevant experience and have a pro-active approach to a rapidly changing service. Personal and professional development is encouraged and supported where applicable to the post. Flexibility regarding hours of duty and location is an essential requirement for this post.
This post is for 30 hours and is spread over Monday to Friday. The hours are between 8.30am and 6pm, we do not offer 12 hour shifts.
We offer gynaecology and Obstetric services at Kettering, Corby and Nene Park Outpatients, so applicants must have access to transport.
About us
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values:
Compassion
Respect
Integrity
Courageous
Accountable
Job description
Job responsibilities
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Outpatient Service for a Band 3 Health Care Assistant based at Kettering General Hospital, Rockingham Wing and also opportunities to work at Corby and Nene Park Outpatients, undertaking Gynaecology and Obstetric clinics.
Outpatients are busy, friendly departments and the successful applicant will be required to undertake a range of varied tasks in support of clinical activity. A flexible approach is essential as you may be required to assist in Outpatient departments Trustwide according to service needs. The applicant must be able to travel to Kettering, Corby and Nene Park Outpatients.
Please read through attached Job Description & Person Specification for a detailed over view of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Outpatient Service for a Band 3 Health Care Assistant based at Kettering General Hospital, Rockingham Wing and also opportunities to work at Corby and Nene Park Outpatients, undertaking Gynaecology and Obstetric clinics.
Outpatients are busy, friendly departments and the successful applicant will be required to undertake a range of varied tasks in support of clinical activity. A flexible approach is essential as you may be required to assist in Outpatient departments Trustwide according to service needs. The applicant must be able to travel to Kettering, Corby and Nene Park Outpatients.
Please read through attached Job Description & Person Specification for a detailed over view of the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 - Health and Social Care or Equivalent
Experience
Essential
- 1 years experience as a HCA in a hospital care setting
Desirable
- Understanding / experience of outpatient service
Record and documen vital signs
Essential
- patient assessment - Blood pressure, pulse and respiration
Desirable
Computer skills
Essential
Desirable
- Medway access and competency
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 - Health and Social Care or Equivalent
Experience
Essential
- 1 years experience as a HCA in a hospital care setting
Desirable
- Understanding / experience of outpatient service
Record and documen vital signs
Essential
- patient assessment - Blood pressure, pulse and respiration
Desirable
Computer skills
Essential
Desirable
- Medway access and competency
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).
