About this role
Job summary
The primary role of the Healthcare Assistant is to assist, support and work in collaboration with the nurse, consultant and the wider multidisciplinary team; in order to provide a safe and holistic approach to patient.
The healthcare assistant will be working in gynaecology outpatient and women's day unit covering different clinics, performing venepuncture chaperoning and assisting with outpatient procedures. We have various other clinics too, this include termination of pregnancy clinic.
This role involves 6 day service and will include weekend working.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to undertake a set of defined competencies in gynaecology, which includes Hysteroscopy, Colposcopy, Hycosy and Sonata procedures.
About us
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.
The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Job description Job 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 patients 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 patients 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
GSCE( A-C) English and Maths, or equivalent qualification Commit to undertake in-house training Care certificate
Desirable
Additional language NVQ Level 3 in Health care or equivalent experience
Experience Essential
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
Experience of using hospital patient record system Previous experience in working in gynaecology.
Skills and Knowledge Essential
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
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
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
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
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 Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address Gynaecology outpatient, West Middlesex University Hospital, 1st floor, Twickenham House
Twickenham Road
Isleworth
TW7 6AF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)