Healthcare Assistant

Job summary

The post holder works under the indirect supervision of the Registered Nurse. They will work within the boundaries of their existing and developing skills at all times. The post holder is expected to maintain high standards of care, managing their time, tasks and resources effectively. The key areas within that the healthcare assistant will be expected to support include the colposcopy and hysteroscopy service which are vital tertiary clinics within the department.

Please note: This role may require weekend shifts.

Main duties of the job

Assist the patient to dress if appropriate.

Under indirect supervision take and record the patient's observations as required and record on patient record inform the clinician if results are not within the normal parameters.

Report physical and psychological changes in patient's condition to the Registered Nurse, ensuring pain and distress are acted on promptly.

Accurately record information as prescribed on the patients' care plan if required.

To promote and safeguard the wellbeing of patients, their families and colleagues and escalate any concerns to the nurse in charge.

To ensure the effective running of the outpatient department assisting with any needs of clinics, medical staff and nurse specialists.

To be trained in the Colposcopy clinic chaperoning, assisting in clinic, ensuring adequate stock is available and to ensure the service runs effectively by supporting the relevant practitioners

To be trained in the Hysteroscopy clinic chaperoning, assisting in clinic, ensuring adequate stock is available and to ensure the service runs effectively by supporting the relevant practitioners.

To assist the Registered Nurse caring for patients who are undergoing a trial without a catheter and attend to any needs specific to the patient.

To assist with the Termination of Pregnancy service and provide any duties that pertains to the patient group

About us

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed."

If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.