Overview
The Gynaecology team are seeking additional Senior Healthcare Assistants to join our team on the Gynaecology ward and occasionally assist on the Gynae & Early Pregnancy assessment unit as needed, based at the Sharoe Green Unit within the Royal Preston Hospital.
You will be a pivotal member of the clinical team who can champion the needs of women. You will be passionate and strive to make a difference for women and their families at an often difficult and stressful time of their lives.
We accommodate a diverse mixture of surgical and emergency patients within our 18 bedded area, offering a tertiary service for Gynae Oncology and Endometriosis patients as well as women experiencing pregnancy loss.
You will be organised, visionary, a role model for high standards, and interested in patients experience in order to deliver excellent care with compassion.
Roles and shifts
* 5 x 37.5 hour posts:
* 3 x 37.5 hrs Permanent
* 1 x 37.5 hrs fixed term until February 2026 (maternity cover)
* 1 x 37.5 hrs fixed term starting until September 2026 (maternity leave cover)
* Applicants must be able to work shifts across a 7 day week / 24 hour rotating shift pattern that includes days, nights and weekends (07:00 - 19:30 or 19:00 - 07:30).
* Note: This role does not qualify for International Sponsorship.
Interview information
Interview Date: face to face only.
Duties
* Provide good quality personalised care in accordance with agreed local and national standards.
* Take samples from patients for testing or dispatching (eg: urine, sputum, faeces, MRSA swabs, blood sugars – bloods when competent).
* Assist patients to meet nutritional needs in line with their individual care plan.
* Undertake clinical duties relevant to the clinical area following achievement of competencies.
* Assist to maintain patient safety, conforming to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines.
* Assist in maintaining standards of care to improve the patient experience and outcome of care.
* Promote equality in care and practice by recognising, respecting and meeting the needs and choices of individuals.
* Contribute to maintaining a safe, clean, and productive care environment, compliant with standards for hygiene and cleanliness.
* Maintain and develop own competence.
* Actively try to resolve issues and complaints at local level and then report the outcome to line manager.
* Record keeping.
Qualifications
Maths & English GCSE grade C or above or Functional Skills Level 2 AND NVQ level 2 in Healthcare are essential for this role. Please ensure you have the correct qualifications and will be able to provide evidence if you are successful.
This advert closes on Monday 15 Sep 2025
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