Senior Healthcare Assistant | Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust - Ashton-under-Lyne
Senior Healthcare Assistant - Various hours
We are looking for enthusiastic hand highly motivated Women’s Health Unit Health Care Assistant to join the Nursing Team within the Women’s Health Department at Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust.
Candidates should have a flexible approach to changing patterns of work and provide a service over a 7-day period. We are looking for a committed and reliable member of staff, with good organisational and communication skills.
You will be rotated through EPAU, Well Women’s, Colposcopy, PMB, Uro Dynamics and General Gynae Outpatients and the nature of your work will be varied. You will also have an advocate/chaperone role on behalf of both the patient and staff during intimate or invasive procedures.
Previous hospital experience is desirable but not essential as training will be provided to ensure you have the skills required to fulfil the position.
Applicants should have good keyboard skills and preferably experience in using basic computer packages, including hospital systems.
You will work alongside healthcare professionals in EPAU, Well Women’s, Colposcopy, PMB, Uro-Dynamics and General Gynae Outpatient clinics.
To provide clinical support and delivery of care to patients attending for all gynaecology examinations.
Participate in giving compassionate high-quality personal care to patients.
Assist in preparing patients notes, relevant charts/documentation and making sure all relevant information is completed to a high standard
To assist with and provide a chaperone during invasive or intimate examinations.
Maintain cleanliness in the work environment in line with Trust Health and Safety policies.
The hours of work will be in accordance with service needs over a 24/7 period.
Undertake a range of clinical competencies as directed by the Registered Healthcare Professional including the undertaking of the patient’s vital signs, including: -- Temperature
- Blood Pressure
- Pulse
- Respiration
- Oxygen Saturation
- Blood glucose monitoring
Prepare and maintain environments for clinical procedures.
Undertake a range of clinical competencies e.g., Venipuncture and cannulation.
To assist consultants, Specialist Nurses, and sonographers within the various clinics.
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:- Safety
- Care
- Respect
- Communication
- Learning
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ & Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focuses on the qualifications, skills,experienceand knowledgerequired. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full personspecification, butoutlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
This advert closes on Wednesday 26 Feb 2025