Job summary
- Main area
- 72 Emergency Gynae Unit (EGU)
- Grade
- Band 2
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 259-6246726WXH
- Employer
- Barts Health NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Whipps Cross University Hospital
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £27,129 - £28,649 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 03/05/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Health Care Assistance
Band 2
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
Barts Health supports the Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 2 Gynaecology HCA at Whipps Cross Hospital, we are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, highly motivated, energetic individual into a vibrant and friendly team of nurses within the Gynaecology Service. This post is contracted for 37.5hrs per week, which may include long day shifts and shorter shifts as service needs. It is a 12-month fixed term contract.
We are looking for someone with excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills who can demonstrate an ability to work closely with other team members in providing the highest standard of individualised and holistic patient care, for a diverse community.
We are seeking for a well-motivated person who will have a genuine enthusiasm, compassionate and dedication in caring for Women undergoing all aspects of Gynaecological care as well as effectively apply Our WECARE values within the clinical setting. Our WECARE values shape everything that we do, every single day. They are visible in every interaction we have with each other, our patients and their families.
For further details / informal visits contact: Maya Miah (Gynaecology Matron)
For further information please contact: [email protected]
Telephone: 0208 539 5522 Ext 6575/ 6850/6308
Main duties of the job
The health care assistant is a member of the Gynaecology team appointed to support Registered Nurses in the delivery of direct patient care. The role involves contact on a physical and psychological level with patients and their families. The post holder will undertake a range of activities under the supervision of a registered nurse, having been assessed and deemed competent in the activities required.
The post holder will be rotating within Gynaecology services: i.e.: Emergency Gynaecology Unit (EGU), women centre (Hysteroscopy, colposcopy, and Uro-Gynaecology clinic) this will enable the post holder to develop their skill.
Working for our organisation
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Educational qualifications in Maths and English [to complete basic skills assessment (Skills for Health) prior to appointment)
- NVQ level 2 in Physiological Measurement (if not in possession of these competencies to be achieved in three months)
- NVQ level 2 in care or equivalent in care (if not in possession of these competencies to be achieved in twelve months)
Desirable criteria
- Working towards NVQ level 1 or 2.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Understands the need for strict confidentiality
- Understands and committed to a caring approach to patients & relatives
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in a Health Care Assistant or other caring role
- Basic IT literacy
Skills
Essential criteria
- Able to carry out basic procedures as delegated by and under the direction of registered nursing staff (HWB 5).
- Able to demonstrate an empathetic and caring approach to patients and relatives and work so that patients’ dignity & respect is maintained at all times (Core 2 & HWB5).
- Able to prioritise own workload.
- Able to work under own initiative within boundaries of role (All dimensions).
- Demonstrates awareness of importance of working as part of a team.
- Able to communicate routine information
Desirable criteria
- Able to supervise junior/less experienced Health Care
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Mayarun Miah
- Job title
- Gynae matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
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