Health Care Assistant

2 weeks ago

Peterborough, United Kingdom North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

The Early Pregnancy and Emergency Gynaecology Assessment Unit is looking for a Healthcare assistant to work hours per week.

Your base would be in EGAU at Peterborough City Hospital, but all staff are asked to support services in other departments and at other Trust sites as needed.

This post would suit someone with an interest in working in the caring profession but specialising in Women's Health. The Unit covers 7 day working and the successful applicant would be expected to work flexibly across the month to support the service.

****Please note we are not eligible to sponsor for this post****

Main duties of the job

We are looking for someone who is an excellent organiser, great communicator, sensitive and non-judgemental, who can work using their own initiative, often under pressure. Works well alone, but importantly as part of a wide team of multi-professionals, from Admin staff, to nurses, sonographers, doctors - the list is endless).

The termination of pregnancy service runs from this area, so staff should be pro-choice.

The current working hours of the unit are Monday to Friday and weekends and bank holidays.

Please be aware this is subject to change in the future and we may look to extend working hours of the unit to 7 days a week.

***Please Note the advert may close sooner than the date advertised due to levels of interest, closing of the advert will happen with no notice***

****Please note we are not eligible to sponsor for this post****

About us

We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.

As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:

Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff); Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme: Flexible working opportunities; Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours night shifts, weekends, bank holidays; Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role; Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment; Access to our in-house physiotherapy service; On-site canteens offering subsidised meals; Subsidised staff parking (currently free); Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Promote and maintain a welcoming approach to all patients/clients, relatives and visitors; maintaining an awareness that they are often anxious and will be sensitive to the reception they receive and respond confidently, calmly and professionally to difficult situations. Work unsupervised at times, in clinics within the limits of their competence, ensuring that the chaperone policy is adhered too. Ensure that all case-notes and test results are available at the commencement of clinic. If not, to investigate, enquiring with appropriate places. Report and record accurately, as appropriate, on care given and the progress of the patient/client and to assist in the assessment or re-assessment of the patients/clientsneeds. Carry out post consultation duties and ensure that all outcome slips are given to the Receptionist/Navigator. Ensure that any transport required is made etc Maintain confidentiality of information received relating to patients, relatives, colleagues and confidential business information.

Please see Job Description for further information

Person Specification

Education & Qualfication

Essential

Maths and English skills equivalent to Level 1 Literacy and numeracy Willingness to complete Care Certificate by specified timeframe

Desirable

NVQ/QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health related subject

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

Experience caring for others or providing customer service Experience of working within a team Understands the importance of following instructions and written procedures

Desirable

Experience of caring for patients in an acute setting

Skills & Abilities

Essential

Ability to communicate clearly in English in writing, via IT, verbally and using the telephone

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