Job summary
- Main area
- Gynaecology
- Grade
- Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Shifts are days nights and weekends)
- Job ref
- 223-HCA-876
- Employer
- The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- The Princess Royal Hospital
- Town
- Telford
- Salary
- £24,465 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 12/12/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Healthcare Assistant - Gynaecology Services
Band 2
Job overview
Have you got an interest in women's health?
An exciting opportunity has become available for a Health Care Assistant to work on our 12 bedded Gynaecology inpatient ward and Gynaecology Assessment and Triage Unit (GATU) , you will be working within women's health with a dynamic and friendly team.
The ward is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. GATU is open Monday to Saturday 0700hrs - 1930hours.
The successful candidate will be fully supported with an induction, and training needs assessment.
The successful applicant will be closely involved in supporting the patients and their families to help them get holistic care and support them through their journey of care.
Main duties of the job
Provide or assist patients with personal care/hygiene including occasional direct exposure to bodily fluids etc.
Toileting, including emptying urinary catheter bags
After appropriate training undertake clinical activities as delegated by nursing and medical staff reporting any abnormalities,
Observations of temperature, pulse, blood pressure & Heights and weight measurements.
ECG recordings
Simple dressings and removal of cannulas.
Phlebotomy, cannulation and BM blood samples.
Assist patient's preparation prior to clinical procedures and during.
Undertake patient and other manual handling tasks using the correct equipment and techniques following specific training.
Contribute fully to ensure the unit and the kitchen are kept clean and all items and equipment are stored, cleaned and used correctly
Working for our organisation
We are a friendly department that welcomes new members to our team, we will support and guide where required and assist you to achieve your full potential. We work to the trust values of Partnering, ambitious, caring and trusted,
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Can demonstrate an understanding, through personal statement and interview, of what is required within the role of Health Care Assistant in an acute care setting
Desirable criteria
- Previous hospital experience
Communication
Essential criteria
- Evidence of effective verbal – face to face / telephone, written communications and listening skills.
Self Management
Essential criteria
- Is aware of their own values and is able to demonstrate alignment to the values of the Trust.
Desirable criteria
- Understanding of the principles and values underpinning good care practice
Education
Essential criteria
- GCSE Grade 9 – 4 in Numeracy or equivalent (Level 2 Qualification)
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.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Charlie Frost
- Job title
- Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01952 641222
- Additional information
By phone: 01952 641222 ext 5404
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