Job overview
Women's Health - Royal Hampshire County Hospital - are looking for a Healthcare Support worker to join our team of nurses, doctors and healthcare support workers.
We run a patient-focused service and the successful candidate will need excellent communication and interpersonal skills. This position is primarily for Gynaecology Outpatient clinics, however the post may include working on our inpatient ward - Anthony Letchworth Ward.
There may be cross site cover elements associated with working within Women's Health.
Main duties of the job
Healthcare Support workers are allocated to a variety of clinic settings including, but not exclusive to; urogynaecology, colposcopy, menstrual disorders, early pregnancy assessment, general gynaecology and fertility.
The main duties are:
1. Chaperoning - the successful candidate will need to be female, due to the necessity to chaperone.
2. Advocating and supporting our patients during their time in the department.
3. Preparing equipment, stock management and decontamination.
4. Carrying out appropriate medical interventions such as urinalysis, ECG, urinary pregnancy test and observations.
We are a small, friendly, specialist department who pride ourselves on our team working. Our service includes both clinics and inpatient beds. It is located on Anthony Letchworth ward and in Suite 1 and 2 of Gynaecology Outpatients, on the ground floor of Florence Portal House.
Working for our organisation
Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.
Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.
We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.
The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.
Your Next Career Move Made Easier – Accommodation May Be Offered
We understand relocating can be a big step. Hampshire Hospitals may be able to provide accommodation options for successful candidates, depending on availability. If this something you would like to explore please contact on 02080 360017
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
As above, and attached job description and specification.
Clinic shifts are generally 8-12:30, 13:00-17:30, 5 days per week. We run between 25-35 clinics per week (approx.). Our inpatient ward consists of 20 beds, caring for women with breast and gynaecological conditions (elective and emergency) as well as caring for women with pregnancy complications including early loss.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
5. Literacy and numeracy level 1 or equivalent (GCSE D-G)
Desirable criteria
6. NVQ level 2 or equivalent or above in Health or Health and Social Care or working towards an award computer literate Literacy and numeracy level 2 or equivalent (GCSE A-C).
Experience
Essential criteria
7. Previous experience in a Health/Health and Social Care role
Desirable criteria
8. Previous NHS experience
Skills
Essential criteria
9. Good written and verbal communication in the English language Able to work within a team
Desirable criteria
10. To be able to demonstrate the required behaviour in keeping with the Trust values
Skills
Essential criteria
11. Be able to demonstrate patience, dependability and motivation A willingness to be flexible and part of a team
Desirable criteria
12. Full driving licence