Detailed job description and main responsibilities See attached Job Description To ensure the effective running of the outpatient department assisting with any needs of clinics, medical staff and nurse specialists. Under indirect supervision take and record the patient's observations as required and record on patient record inform the clinician if results are not within the normal parameters. Report physical and psychological changes in patient's condition to the Registered Nurse, ensuring pain and distress are acted on promptly. Accurately record information in your patients' record when required. To promote and safeguard the wellbeing of patients, their families and colleagues and escalate any concerns to the nurse in charge. Assist the patient to dress / undress if appropriate To assist in the Colposcopy clinic, providing support for the patient and clinician. To assist in the Hysteroscopy clinic, providing support for the patient and clinician. Ensuring adequate stock is available at all times. Check and restock clinic room. To assist the Registered Nurse caring for patients who are undergoing a trial without a catheter and attend to any needs specific to the patient To assist with the Termination of Pregnancy service and provide any duties that pertains to the patient group. • Person specification Education and Qualifications Essential criteria GSCE( A-C) English and Maths, or equivalent qualification Commit to undertake in-house training Care certificate Desirable criteria Additional language NVQ Level 3 in Health care or equivalent experience Experience Essential criteria Previous experience in caring role e.g. paid and unpaid relevant to the post. Working within a multi-disciplinary team. Competently organise and carry out designated work load within scope of previous training. Desirable criteria Experience of using hospital patient record system Previous experience in working in gynaecology. Skills and Knowledge Essential criteria Insight into other roles within the gynaecology department Understand of the role of a chaperone Demonstrates the knowledge of the importance of confidentiality / privacy and dignity Able to demonstrate knowledge of equality and diversity Have knowledge an infection control and the importance of adequate hand hygiene Keyboard/IT clerical skills Able to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and multi-disciplinary team Desirable criteria Have insight into how the outpatient department works and how it differs from the inpatient setting Have previous experience in a gynaecology setting Ability to competently organise and carry out designated work load within scope of previous training Personal Qualities Essential criteria Show good communication skills and be able adequately communicate with colleagues to provide best care Approachable & polite Trustworthy, patient and empathetic Be comfortable caring for termination of pregnancy patients and administering any care they may need whilst a patient in the clinic Able to work as part of a team Trust Values Essential criteria Putting patients first Responsive to, and supportive of, patients and staff Open, welcoming and honest Unfailingly kind, treating everyone with respect, compassion and dignity Determined to develop our skills and continuously improve the quality of care Important The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions when we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. You are therefore advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Please check your emails regularly as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process. If you have not heard from us within 3 weeks after the closing date, we regret that this usually means your application was not successful. In submitting an application, you authorise the Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process, should you be appointed to the post. During the recruitment process your identity documentation (ie passport, driving licence, visa etc) will be scanned using a device which recognises UV, infrared and machine-readable zone security features of the documents provided. Employment at the Trust is offered subject to successful completion of a six month probationary period. Employer certification / accreditation badges