Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic flexible
individual with previous experience of working as a Healthcare Support Worker
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 Womens
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 Peters Foundation Trust has a
reputation for delivering high quality patient care and our diverse Womens
Health outpatient department is seeking for a Health Care Assistant with a
particular interest in Womens Health to assist in taking our service forward.
For more information or to request an informal
visit pleases contact:
Lorna Nickolson, Gynaecology Matron, Blanche Heriot Unit 01932 723984 lorna.nickolson@nhs.net
Kate Anders, Lead Nurse 01932 722124 kate.anders@nhs.net
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 out patients including during
planned and unplanned Gynaecological procedures, examinations and treatments
Undertaking training and
competencies related to the role such as venepuncture and cannulation, and
other competencies related to the specific department
Undertaking and recording of
Vital Signs
Infection Prevention and Control
Safeguarding of adults and
children.
See full job description for full
details.
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, 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 Ashford & St Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust with our strong commitment to staff health and wellbeing. We are committed to providing continuous professional development, staff benefits and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.
Please see the supporting links which you can find on the right-hand side of this job advert. There is guidance on how to make an application on NHS Jobs as well as more information about joining the ASPH Team
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
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.
See
full job description for full details.
SUSTAINABILITY
The Trust places great importance on sustainable
development, reducing their carbon footprint and maximising the positive
social, economic and environmental outcomes of Trust actions and activities. As
an employee it will be your responsibility to minimise your environmental
impact, use resources efficiently, saving energy by switching off unnecessary
equipment, reducing waste generation, using recycling / redistribution
facilities, minimising travel and saving water when possible. If your role
involves purchasing / ordering supplies you must consider the environmental /
sustainable impacts and purchase optimal environmental / sustainable products /
services.
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.
See
full job description for full details.
SUSTAINABILITY
The Trust places great importance on sustainable
development, reducing their carbon footprint and maximising the positive
social, economic and environmental outcomes of Trust actions and activities. As
an employee it will be your responsibility to minimise your environmental
impact, use resources efficiently, saving energy by switching off unnecessary
equipment, reducing waste generation, using recycling / redistribution
facilities, minimising travel and saving water when possible. If your role
involves purchasing / ordering supplies you must consider the environmental /
sustainable impacts and purchase optimal environmental / sustainable products /
services.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working as HCSW within a hospital or acute setting
- Working as part of a team
Skills
Essential
- Effective communication
- Required IT skills
Desirable
- Extended skills such as venepuncture
Knowledge
Essential
- Understands the role of the Health Care Assistant within a hospital setting
Other requirements
Essential
- Ability to be flexible to meet the needs of the patients, the team, the service and the Trust. (Monday- Friday)
- Residing in UK with a valid right to work documentation to work in UK.
Desirable
- Occasional Saturdays if requested
Qualifications
Essential
- Functional level of English and Math
- Care Certificate in Acute Care
Desirable
- Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working as HCSW within a hospital or acute setting
- Working as part of a team
Skills
Essential
- Effective communication
- Required IT skills
Desirable
- Extended skills such as venepuncture
Knowledge
Essential
- Understands the role of the Health Care Assistant within a hospital setting
Other requirements
Essential
- Ability to be flexible to meet the needs of the patients, the team, the service and the Trust. (Monday- Friday)
- Residing in UK with a valid right to work documentation to work in UK.
Desirable
- Occasional Saturdays if requested
Qualifications
Essential
- Functional level of English and Math
- Care Certificate in Acute Care
Desirable
- Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification
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.
