About this role
Job summary
This post is for someone who has a genuine enthusiasm for caring and supporting women who have Gynaecological problems. The post holder will support registered nursing staff and other health care professionals in the delivery of nursing care to patients at a level determined by training, competence and experience. They will also assist in the maintenance of the care environment and perform housekeeping, clerical, ancillary and pottering roles as requested.
Post holder will need to be able to work flexibly with a wide variety of shift patterns.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for individuals whoare passionateabout care and always wanting to give their best and go the extra mile for their patients and families.
If this is you then please apply for this post and come and join the dedicated and friendly team within Gynaecology.
About us
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 284,300, providing inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and the continued upgrading of existing areas ensures the Trust now has a state-of-the-art Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit facilities.
A new Urgent Emergency Care Centre was opened in March 2023. The two-storey development has significantly improved emergency care facilities and capacity and has provided almost 5,000 square metres of additional clinical space.
Job description Job responsibilities
Assist in the provision of patient care in accordance with the care plan prescribed by registered nurses. You will work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team supporting the efficient running of a busy Gynaecology Ward and Gynaecology Assessment Unit alongside other healthcare assistants, nurse, specialist nurses and Doctors providing high standards of care.
Assist in the taking of patients observations as appropriate to the level of knowledge skills and competence achieved. Record these in accordance with trust and local policies.
Assist healthcare professional with treatment and carry out additional care roles under supervision and as determined by the levels of competence achieved.
Person Specification
Must have completed Level II HCA training or willing to undertake NVQ training. Essential
Must have completed Level II HCA training or willing to undertake NVQ training.
Desirable
competent in venepuncture
Skills and abilities necessary for the safe and effective performance of the job. Essential
Skills and abilities necessary for the safe and effective performance of the job.
Applicants must be literate and numerate and good communication skills are important. Essential
Applicants must be literate and numerate and good communication skills are important.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Address Walsall Manor Hospital Route 126
Moat Road
Walsall
WS2 9PS
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://walsallhealthcare.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)