Senior Healthcare Assistant | University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 15 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £22,816 - £24,336 per annum |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 15 May 2024 |
| Location: | Southampton, SO16 5YA |
| Company: | University Hospital Southampton NHS FT |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 6227583/188-HCA311 |
Summary
We are looking for a Band 3 Senior Healthcare Assistant to join us at an exciting time of redevelopment in Ambulatory Gynaecology at Princess Anne Hospital. You will need to be enthusiastic, motivated and keen to enhance and develop your skills in gynaecology. This current role is a fixed term for 12 months at 37.5 hours a week.
We are a small, dedicated team of nurses, clinicians and non-medical staff who strive to deliver excellent patient centred care for people with gynaecological issues. These include menstrual disorders, post-menopausal bleeding, colposcopy, cystoscopy and vulval disorders. We are very supportive of each other and those that work with us. We have close links with BWU, Day Surgery Unit and Theatres, Early Pregnancy Unit, Urodynamics and Pre assessment.
We currently operate Monday to Friday between 0800 and 1730 (possibility of weekend work). Shift patterns are usually 0900 - 1700, 0900-1300 or 1300 - 1700. These can vary dependant on clinics.
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
You will be assisting nurse specialists and gynaecology clinicians in clinic rooms. This will entail preparing equipment for procedures and assisting with the collection of samples, for example, tissue biopsy, urine or blood. There is also day to day tasks to help with the overall running of the department. For example, checking of stock, departmental cleaning and preparing paperwork for the clinics ahead.
An important part of this role is supporting patients through their journey within the department. Ensuring patient dignity and being supportive throughout their appointment and procedures. This can be challenging at times as we have women who will get a cancer diagnosis or have a pregnancy loss and therefore need extra care and support.
• Someone who has previous experience of working in a busy clinic environment as an HCA is essential. If you have experience in Gynaecology procedures this would be desirable.
• We would like someone who is flexible with shift patterns within our clinic templates.
• Someone who likes to work in an often fast paced environment but is happy to take their initiative when clinics are quiet.
This advert closes on Monday 29 Apr 2024