Job summary
- Main area
- Gynaecology
- Grade
- Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 19 hours per week
- Job ref
- 279-6248176-MAY24
- Employer
- 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- St Richards Hospital
- Town
- Chichester
- Salary
- £22,383 pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 21/05/2024 23:59
- Interview date
- 28/05/2024
Employer heading
Health Care Assistant/Receptionist
Band 2
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First . In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
This role will allow you to gain insight and experience into the Gynaecology setting. The successful candidate will be a good communicator who enjoys working with people in a varied clinical environment caring for patients going through a variety of Gynaecology issues. To assist with the provision of patient care and administrative duties within the Gynaecology outpatient service at St. Richards Hospital Chichester.
Main duties of the job
As a Healthcare Assistant in Gynaecology you will support the Nursing and Clinical teams to deliver high quality care to women in Early Pregnancy, Colposcopy, Hysteroscopy, Two Week Rule (Rapid Access), Uro-Gynaecology and General Gynaecology clinics. This will be through a mixture of clinical and reception shifts. You will also support the Gynaecology outpatient service.
This is an exciting opportunity as we continue to embrace new developments and opportunities within Women’s Health. You will be supported to develop the skills and competencies necessary for this role.
This will be a part-time post working, advertised as 24hrs but with scope for negotiation. There will be a varied shift pattern, Monday-Friday, consisting of earlies, lates and long days
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- To actively take part in meeting the needs of the patients under the supervision of a qualified nurse, working within the Trust's policies and procedures and the philosophy of the department.
- To work in a team with qualified nurses, medical, healthcare professionals and other support staff.
- To report all incidents/accidents involving patients and staff to the qualified nurse and to assist in any enquiries.
- To understand role and participate in control of infection.
- To participate in quality assurance programmes as require.
- Taking an recording of temperature, pulse and respirations on instruction from the qualified nurse.
- Recording the results appropriately and reporting back.
- Collecting and disposing of body waste. Testing urine and stool specimens and recording results and appropriately reporting any abnormalities to the nurse in charge.
- Under the supervision of a qualified nurse, support patients undergoing clinical procedures ensuring their comfort and safety.
- Carry out appropriate patient observations and procedures under supervision and with relevant training.
- On arrival, check-patients in using the patient information system and complete other reception duties including booking of appointments when appropriate, completing clinic outcomes and supporting day-to-day operational running of the department
For further information, please see the Job Description and Person Specification.
Person specification
Skills
Essential criteria
- Evidence of educational achievements
- Interest in womens health
- IT literate
Desirable criteria
- Health Care experience
- Gynae experience
- Good supporting statement
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
- Evidence of having undertake own development to improve understand of equalities issues
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Roz Lewry
- Job title
- Gynaecology Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07500097774
- Additional information
Roz Lewry contact Monday-Friday
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