Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic outpatient HCA[s] to join our existing teams within General Outpatients [GOPD] at CDC. We are looking for HCA's who as well as having good organisational and people skills and possess a variety of nursing skills.
We are a dedicated and supportive team that provides treatment and care to a wide variety of patients. Our departments are busy, unpredictable environments, where we care for patients attending appointments for a host of different specialties including dermatology, Gynaecology, Rheumatology, Urology, Cardiology, Neurology and many more. A new Community Diagnostic Centre [CDC] has also opened where we host further GOPD clinics for our patients.
Our departments are open Monday to Friday 8am- 6pm. The successful candidate[s] will be expected to work fully rotational across our GOPD sites at Gloucester, Cheltenham and our new Community Diagnostic Centre in Gloucester Quays. (Hospital transport bus available with Park and Ride facilities in Cheltenham).
Expected Interview Date: 2nd of July 2025.
Main duties of the job
To work as part of the outpatient's clinical team assisting in the delivery of high-quality services under the supervision of qualified staff. To support all staff with day to day running of services undertaken at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation trust.
To work well with people at all levels and effectively as a team member. To undertake link roles which will assist in the smooth running of the department. Ability to provide a variety of nursing and personal care and contribute to a safe and welcoming environment for staff, patients and visitors. To communicate effectively, especially where patient ability to do so maybe compromised and chaperone where required. To contribute towards a forward thinking, compassionate and inclusive workforce that focuses on an engaging team approach.
About us
We are seeking highly compassionate and enthusiastic HCA's who possess good communication and people skills to help us continue to deliver outstanding care to our patients. We are an experienced team who care deeply about our patients and their hospital experience[s] with us.
The successful candidate[s] will be required to work fully rotational across both sites at Gloucester, Cheltenham and our new Community Diagnostic Centre in Gloucester Quays (Hospital transport bus available with Park and ride facilities in Cheltenham). We actively encourage and support appropriate staff development within their role[s].
Our departments are open Monday to Friday 8am- 6pm (with occasional late finishes).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for more information on the main responsibilities for this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for more information on the main responsibilities for this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Essential
* Venepuncture Training
* Basic IT skills appropriate to role
* Ability to work on own initiative at times
* Ability to work well within a team environment, motivated and enthusiastic
* Flexible approach to working
* Good personal and communication skills.
* GCSC maths and English, Grade C and above
Desirable
* Previous experience in OPD area desirable
* Previous NHS Experience
Person Specification
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Essential
* Venepuncture Training
* Basic IT skills appropriate to role
* Ability to work on own initiative at times
* Ability to work well within a team environment, motivated and enthusiastic
* Flexible approach to working
* Good personal and communication skills.
* GCSC maths and English, Grade C and above
Desirable
* Previous experience in OPD area desirable
* Previous NHS Experience
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Community Diagnostic Centre
Quay street
Gloucester & Cheltenham
GL1 2TZ
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