Job summary An exciting job opportunity hasarisen for a part time post up to 31 hours per week within the Gynaecology nursingteam at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.Weare looking for a highly motivated Band 2 Heath Care Assistant who has an enthusiasm forwomens health and is keen to be part of our dedicated nursing team on theWomens Health Unit.
This unit carriesout ambulatory gynaecology procedures such as hysteroscopy, colposcopy, andcystoscopy and gynaecology clinics.Youwill work as part of the nursing team in order to assist the senior nurses inproviding clinically excellent,compassionate care acting as the patients advocate and chaperone.
You should have excellent communication skills to engage withpatients and colleagues, promoting the Trusts values.
You will have theopportunity to further develop your skills and knowledgewithinGynaecology.
Gynaecologyservices atWorcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust are offered across our three hospitalsites; Worcestershire Royal Hospital, Kidderminster Treatment Centre and TheAlexandra Hospital, Redditch.
We comprise of the Womens Health Unit, EmergencyGynaecology Assessment Unit and inpatient gynaecology and gynaecologysub-speciality services.For more information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Kerry Styles (Ward Manager) on 01527512131 or via email: Main duties of the job Tosupport professionally qualified staff in providing quality care for patientsin roles, which are mainly related to direct patient care.
This is a generic jobdescription, which covers the range of duties that a healthcare assistant maybe 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 WorcesterOur 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 peopleBest experience of care and best outcomes for our patientsBest use of resourcesBest peopleBetter 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 clinicalsupport is indicated To chaperone patients as required To undertake basic observations suchas blood pressure, pulse, respiration, temperature, height and weightmeasurements, record and report results to qualified staff To ensure that patients receive careappropriate to their needs To assist in the setting up andcleaning of clinic spaces, trolleys and disposal of clinical waste To respond appropriately to clinicalemergencies To answer telephone calls and takemessages informing appropriate persons of the call To assist in the transferring ofpatients 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 concernexpressed by a patient about nursing care or medical treatment Demonstrate knowledge of Health andSafety at work in order to maintain a safe environment To maintain professional and personaldevelopment Use of phlebotomy skills ifappropriately trained Undertake mandatory and localtraining appropriate to the role To act always in a manner whichpromotes positive working relationships and maintains the professional image ofthe TrustCommunication and RelationshipsThe Healthcare Assistantsrelationship with both staff and patients should be discreet, bearing in mindthat all information regarding patients must be kept confidentialReport to the nurse-in-charge ofdepartment matters of concern relating to patients and the departmentenvironmentAnswer the telephone, referring to theappropriate person when requiredBe aware of the need to greetvisitors to the department and ascertain the reason for their visitEnsure the privacy and dignity ofpatients at all timesDemonstrate knowledge andunderstanding of health and safety at work in order to maintain a safeenvironmentTo attend departmental meetings asappropriateAdministrativeTo undertake a range of clericalduties includingo Reception and telephone dutiesoBasic computer skills and use ofTrust IT systemsoStock control and orderingCleaningMaintain cleanliness and tidiness ofthe area and equipment as instructed and complete all necessary paperworkrelating 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