Job summary
An exciting job opportunity has
arisen for a part time post up to 31 hours per week within the Gynaecology nursing
team at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.
We
are looking for a highly motivated Band 2 Heath Care Assistant who has an enthusiasm for
womens health and is keen to be part of our dedicated nursing team on the
Womens Health Unit. This unit carries
out ambulatory gynaecology procedures such as hysteroscopy, colposcopy, and
cystoscopy and gynaecology clinics.
You
will work as part of the nursing team in order to assist the senior nurses in
providing clinically excellent,
compassionate care acting as the patients advocate and chaperone. You should have excellent communication skills to engage with
patients and colleagues, promoting the Trusts values. You will have the
opportunity to further develop your skills and knowledge
withinGynaecology.
Gynaecologyservices at
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust are offered across our three hospital
sites; Worcestershire Royal Hospital, Kidderminster Treatment Centre and The
Alexandra Hospital, Redditch. We comprise of the Womens Health Unit, Emergency
Gynaecology Assessment Unit and inpatient gynaecology and gynaecology
sub-speciality services.
For more information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Kerry Styles (Ward Manager) on 01527512131 or via email: k.styles@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
To
support professionally qualified staff in providing quality care for patients
in roles, which are mainly related to direct patient care. This is a generic job
description, which covers the range of duties that a healthcare assistant may
be required to undertake.
About us
Our purpose is simple - Putting Patients First. We are looking for exceptional colleagues who can help us achieve this.
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.
The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester
Our workforce is over 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision - working in partnership to provide the best healthcare for our communities, leading and supporting our teams to move 4ward. Our 4ward behaviours, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.
Our objectives are simple:
- Best services for local people
- Best experience of care and best outcomes for our patients
- Best use of resources
- Best people
Better never stops, and our Clinical Services Strategy provides a clear future vision for our Trust, our hospitals, our services and our role in the wider health and care system.
We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Duties
To accompany patients where clinical
support is indicated
To chaperone patients as required
To undertake basic observations such
as blood pressure, pulse, respiration, temperature, height and weight
measurements, record and report results to qualified staff
To ensure that patients receive care
appropriate to their needs
To assist in the setting up and
cleaning of clinic spaces, trolleys and disposal of clinical waste
To respond appropriately to clinical
emergencies
To answer telephone calls and take
messages informing appropriate persons of the call
To assist in the transferring of
patients using correct manual handling techniques and equipment as appropriate
To report to qualified staff,
without delay, any observed change in a patients condition or any concern
expressed by a patient about nursing care or medical treatment
Demonstrate knowledge of Health and
Safety at work in order to maintain a safe environment
To maintain professional and personal
development
Use of phlebotomy skills if
appropriately trained
Undertake mandatory and local
training appropriate to the role
To act always in a manner which
promotes positive working relationships and maintains the professional image of
the Trust
Communication and Relationships
The Healthcare Assistants
relationship with both staff and patients should be discreet, bearing in mind
that all information regarding patients must be kept confidential
Report to the nurse-in-charge of
department matters of concern relating to patients and the department
environment
Answer the telephone, referring to the
appropriate person when required
Be aware of the need to greet
visitors to the department and ascertain the reason for their visit
Ensure the privacy and dignity of
patients at all times
Demonstrate knowledge and
understanding of health and safety at work in order to maintain a safe
environment
To attend departmental meetings as
appropriate
Administrative
To undertake a range of clerical
duties including
o Reception and telephone duties
o
Basic computer skills and use of
Trust IT systems
o
Stock control and ordering
Cleaning
Maintain cleanliness and tidiness of
the area and equipment as instructed and complete all necessary paperwork
relating to this in line with trust guidelines.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Duties
To accompany patients where clinical
support is indicated
To chaperone patients as required
To undertake basic observations such
as blood pressure, pulse, respiration, temperature, height and weight
measurements, record and report results to qualified staff
To ensure that patients receive care
appropriate to their needs
To assist in the setting up and
cleaning of clinic spaces, trolleys and disposal of clinical waste
To respond appropriately to clinical
emergencies
To answer telephone calls and take
messages informing appropriate persons of the call
To assist in the transferring of
patients using correct manual handling techniques and equipment as appropriate
To report to qualified staff,
without delay, any observed change in a patients condition or any concern
expressed by a patient about nursing care or medical treatment
Demonstrate knowledge of Health and
Safety at work in order to maintain a safe environment
To maintain professional and personal
development
Use of phlebotomy skills if
appropriately trained
Undertake mandatory and local
training appropriate to the role
To act always in a manner which
promotes positive working relationships and maintains the professional image of
the Trust
Communication and Relationships
The Healthcare Assistants
relationship with both staff and patients should be discreet, bearing in mind
that all information regarding patients must be kept confidential
Report to the nurse-in-charge of
department matters of concern relating to patients and the department
environment
Answer the telephone, referring to the
appropriate person when required
Be aware of the need to greet
visitors to the department and ascertain the reason for their visit
Ensure the privacy and dignity of
patients at all times
Demonstrate knowledge and
understanding of health and safety at work in order to maintain a safe
environment
To attend departmental meetings as
appropriate
Administrative
To undertake a range of clerical
duties including
o Reception and telephone duties
o
Basic computer skills and use of
Trust IT systems
o
Stock control and ordering
Cleaning
Maintain cleanliness and tidiness of
the area and equipment as instructed and complete all necessary paperwork
relating to this in line with trust guidelines.
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Good understanding of the need for confidentiality
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to provide high quality care
- Basic IT skills
Desirable
- Understanding of the Trust IT systems
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Self-awareness in terms of recognising the impact of their behaviour on others
- Able to present a professional image appropriate to the working environment
- Flexible working capacity
- Punctual
- Reliable
- Cheerful
- Able to work under pressure
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in a caring environment
- Experience of working within a nursing team
- Experience of dealing with vulnerable patients
Desirable
- Experience of working within and NHS acute setting
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE in Maths and English at grade C or above, or equivalent
Desirable
- Qualified in Phlebotomy
- Qualified to NVQ health and social care level 3
- Completed the Care certificate
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Good understanding of the need for confidentiality
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to provide high quality care
- Basic IT skills
Desirable
- Understanding of the Trust IT systems
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Self-awareness in terms of recognising the impact of their behaviour on others
- Able to present a professional image appropriate to the working environment
- Flexible working capacity
- Punctual
- Reliable
- Cheerful
- Able to work under pressure
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in a caring environment
- Experience of working within a nursing team
- Experience of dealing with vulnerable patients
Desirable
- Experience of working within and NHS acute setting
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE in Maths and English at grade C or above, or equivalent
Desirable
- Qualified in Phlebotomy
- Qualified to NVQ health and social care level 3
- Completed the Care certificate
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.
