Senior Care Support Worker - Gynaecology (Fixed Term)
Job summary
An exciting opportunity is available for a Band 3 Senior Care Support Worker within Gynaecology Outpatients. The successful candidate will work as part of the nursing team, delivering care at the highest standards within a range of gynaecology procedure clinics. Flexibility and dedication is required, and full support will be given by the senior team.
You will play an important role in supporting the delivery of high-quality patient care, working closely with the multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will be caring, reliable, and committed to providing a positive experience for patients. The successful candidate will be working across both Russells Hall Hospital and Corbett Outpatient Centre.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for assisting doctors and nurses and supporting patients within a range of gynaecology outpatient clinics including Colposcopy, Hysteroscopy and general Gynaecology.
The Senior Care Support Worker will: o Be an integral member of the ward/department team working under the direct or indirect supervision of a registered practitioner. o Be responsible for providing care to patients as delegated by the registered practitioner following the completion of specific competencies. o Contribute to the maintenance of care environment and quality initiatives to enhance patient care. o Ensure that their practice adheres to policies, procedures and competencies. o Act in a manner that upholds privacy, dignity, respect and confidentiality of patients and colleagues
About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work.
We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise. As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information -inclusive practice people promise.
Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values. Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Person Specification
Qualifications · Essential
Maths and English Qualification - GCSE A-C or Functional Skills Level 2 Care Certificate or ability to complete within 12 weeks of commencing employment QCF/NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare or equivalent qualification/relevant experience
Experience · Essential
Able to undertake a limited range of delegated clinical care duties, e.g temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, blood glucose monitoring, urinalysis, wound observations, removal cannula/catheter Able to assess patient/client condition through observation/test results; assess comfort of patient/client, instigate emergency procedures Regular contact with bodily fluids when carrying out interventions and or treatments Frequent moderate/intense effort required for periods of time Experience in a healthcare environment Manual handing of patients, equipment and stores
Knowledge · Essential
Ability to recognise limitations of knowledge and competence and practice within these boundaries Prepared to undergo further training Able to use and update IT systems with patient information An understanding of their role within the team Communication & Relationship
Skills · Essential
Evidence of effective communication skills including o Verbal o Written (legible handwriting) o Non-verbal o Compassion and respect Ability to communicate appropriately with patients, relatives and / or carers Ability to communicate effectively with staff / multidisciplinary team An understanding of how to behave / act in a clinical environment Positive and enthusiastic approach to work Courteous and polite Planning & Organisational
Skills · Essential
Participation in flexible work patterns / shift working required to provide 24hr service to meet the needs of the service. Flexibility to work across the Health Economy
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) .
