Healthcare Assistant - Gynaecology Outpatients

Job summary

To care for women attending Gynaecology Outpatient department as delegated by the Nurse in charge which may include collection of specimens, assistance with sterile procedural clinics and chaperoning.To gain confidence In working In general Gynaecology and Urogynaecology clinics that Include pessary clinics, 2WWs, colposcopy, hysteroscopy, general gynaecology and Myosure clinics.

Main duties of the job

Record interventions, treatments and any changes in the woman's health status including adverse reactions, taking appropriate action to escalate for assistance as required.

Be able to identify any potential risks within the environment and take appropriate action.

Able to use equipment safely and ensure it is maintained and safe to use, complying with infection control standards.

Promptly deal with equipment failure in accordance with Trust procedure.

Ensure own knowledge of Trust policies and procedures is current and work within the required frameworks e.g. Infection control, Health & Safety and Fire Safety procedures to ensure a healthy, safe environment.

Take an active role in emergency situations

Using patient information systems

Obtain, transmit and store Information relating to the delivery of care, to ensure prompt referral and requests to other departments.

Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, meeting the required competencies of the role.

Report to the Nurse in charge and document in accordance with Trust policy with regards to any concerns to safeguarding e.g. child protection and vulnerable adults.

Participate in Infection Prevention and Control.

Participate in housekeeping duties.

Have a flexible attitude to working within the Women and Children's division as instructed by the Nurse in charge Including annual leave and work patterns to meet service needs across the division.

About us

There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital due to open in 2031/32 and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.

Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.

At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.

We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.

We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome.

We love working here and think you will too.

Employer details

Employer name

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Gayton Road

Kings Lynn

PE30 4ET

Employer's website

https://www.qehkl.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Gayton Road

Kings Lynn

PE30 4ET

Employer's website

https://www.qehkl.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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