Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic flexible individual with previous experience of working as a Senior Healthcare Assistant (NHS Care Certificate completed) to join our team to provide high quality nursing care to patients within the specialist Gynaecology outpatient clinics.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop knowledge and skills and to make a difference to the patient experience. This post will enable the successful candidate the opportunity to work within Women's Health and care for women who require a broad range of specialist investigations, procedures and treatment in an outpatient setting giving rise to a varied and interesting role.
Ashford and St Peter's Foundation Trust has a reputation for delivering high quality patient care and our diverse Women's Health outpatient department is seeking for a Health Care Assistant with a particular interest in Women's Health.
Previous applicants need not apply!
Main duties of the job
Working as a Senior Healthcare Support Worker will involve carrying out assigned tasks involved with direct patient care whilst maintaining the privacy and dignity of patients. This will be whilst demonstrating excellent care, compassion and communication, and in support of and supervised by a Registered Nurse or Nursing Associate, incorporating:
Assist in the effective management of patients attending Gynaecology Outpatients including during planned and unplanned Gynaecological procedures, examinations and treatments
Undertaking training and competencies related to the role
Undertaking and recording of Vital Signs
Infection Prevention and Control
About us
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.
Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.
We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.
We are expanding our theatres at Ashford Hospital and moving towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- On-site Nurseries
- On-site staff cafes
- On-site parking
- Support in career development
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including wage stream, lease cars, Cycle to Work schemes and home electronics
Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
For more information about a career at ASPH please visit:www.asph-careers.org
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our Healthcare Support Workers are at the heart of providing direct patient centred care, supporting the smooth running of the general and diagnostic procedure outpatient clinics, the Medical staff, the Specialist Nurses and the wider nursing team within the department
The role is varied, equally challenging and rewarding, where you will have the opportunity to really make a difference to the experience of our patients. The role includes:-
Assisting in the effective management of patients attending Gynaecology out patients including during planned and unplanned Gynaecological procedures, examinations and treatments
Setting-up of specialist gynaecology outpatient diagnostic and treatment clinics including particular attention to infection control; and patient & equipment safety
Assisting and support operator/clinician of specialist outpatient diagnostic and treatment clinics whilst maintaining good communication with patients prior to and throughout procedures
Chaperoning patients undergoing clinical procedures and treatments, providing reassurance to patient and advocacy for the patient whilst ensuring patients privacy and dignity is maintained at all times.
Providing a welcoming environment to women arriving for appointments
Managing allocated clinics under non direct supervision of the registered nurse in charge
Be responsible for maintaining and promoting the tidiness and cleanliness of all patient areas including clinics /treatment rooms, store room, sluice and waiting areas.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our Healthcare Support Workers are at the heart of providing direct patient centred care, supporting the smooth running of the general and diagnostic procedure outpatient clinics, the Medical staff, the Specialist Nurses and the wider nursing team within the department
The role is varied, equally challenging and rewarding, where you will have the opportunity to really make a difference to the experience of our patients. The role includes:-
Assisting in the effective management of patients attending Gynaecology out patients including during planned and unplanned Gynaecological procedures, examinations and treatments
Setting-up of specialist gynaecology outpatient diagnostic and treatment clinics including particular attention to infection control; and patient & equipment safety
Assisting and support operator/clinician of specialist outpatient diagnostic and treatment clinics whilst maintaining good communication with patients prior to and throughout procedures
Chaperoning patients undergoing clinical procedures and treatments, providing reassurance to patient and advocacy for the patient whilst ensuring patients privacy and dignity is maintained at all times.
Providing a welcoming environment to women arriving for appointments
Managing allocated clinics under non direct supervision of the registered nurse in charge
Be responsible for maintaining and promoting the tidiness and cleanliness of all patient areas including clinics /treatment rooms, store room, sluice and waiting areas.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Further Training
Essential
- Essential Functional level of English and Math
- NHS Care Certificate in Acute Care qualification
Desirable
- Level 3 Health and Social Care
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working as HCSW within a hospital or acute setting
- Working as part of a team
Desirable
- worked in Women's health/ Gynaecology
- experience in assisting Gynaecology diagnostic procedures
Knowledge
Essential
- Understands the role of the Health Care Support Worker within a hospital setting
Desirable
- Understands the role of HCSW in Women's Health/ Gynaecology
Skills
Essential
- Effective communication
- Required IT skills
Desirable
- Extended skills such as venepuncture
other requirements
Essential
- Ability to be flexible to meet the needs of the patients, the team, the service and the Trust.
- Residing in UK with a valid right to work documentation to work in UK
- work 26.5 hours flexibly Monday - Friday
Desirable
- occasional Saturdays if requested
Person Specification
Qualifications and Further Training
Essential
- Essential Functional level of English and Math
- NHS Care Certificate in Acute Care qualification
Desirable
- Level 3 Health and Social Care
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working as HCSW within a hospital or acute setting
- Working as part of a team
Desirable
- worked in Women's health/ Gynaecology
- experience in assisting Gynaecology diagnostic procedures
Knowledge
Essential
- Understands the role of the Health Care Support Worker within a hospital setting
Desirable
- Understands the role of HCSW in Women's Health/ Gynaecology
Skills
Essential
- Effective communication
- Required IT skills
Desirable
- Extended skills such as venepuncture
other requirements
Essential
- Ability to be flexible to meet the needs of the patients, the team, the service and the Trust.
- Residing in UK with a valid right to work documentation to work in UK
- work 26.5 hours flexibly Monday - Friday
Desirable
- occasional Saturdays if requested
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.
