12 Oct
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
Royal Tunbridge Wells
Job description
Job overview
Are you an experienced Healthcare Assistant looking for a new challenge? An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced support worker to join our dedicated Gynaecological Out Patient Department at Tunbridge Wells Hospital .
This is a busy department, with a varied and wide array of clinics which also offering the opportunity to be involved in supporting and assisting clinical staff in our 2 dedicated minor procedures suites.
We assist with Rapid access clinics, general gynaecology, uro dynamic testing , uro gynae , botox, hysteroscopy and colposcopy clinics.
If you are an experienced Healthcare Assistant with a passion for Women’s Health we would love to hear from you.
Occasional weekend working and cross site cover may be required.
Main duties of the job
The role exists to provide a multi-skilled worker who supports the Gynaecological outpatients department with clinical and non-clinical practices in order to provide patient-centred care.
After appropriate training has been given, the post-holder will undertake a range of delegated duties without direct supervision from a clinician.
The post-holder will be involved in the development of other Healthcare Assistants and will be responsible for their own personal and professional development.
Working for our organisation
MTW is a large acute hospital trust in the south-east of England.
We provide a full range of general hospital services and some aspects of specialist and complex care to around 600,000 people living in west Kent and East Sussex.
We have a team of over 8,000 full and part-time staff. We also provide specialist cancer services to around 2 million people across Kent and East Sussex via the Kent Oncology Centre.
In the 2024 NHS staff survey,
our employees ranked MTW among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and the second-best Trust to work for in the South East.
Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you.
Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Following your Corporate Induction you will be expected to attend the Trust’s Clinical Induction Programme for Clinical Support Workers (which starts on the first day of employment).
The programme is full-time (please contact the CSW Induction Programme Lead if this is going to be problematic : ), lasts for two weeks and will involve travelling to both Trust sites.
The programme includes 2 supernumerary shifts in the clinical area (an early and a late shift), all of the other days are classroom-based and run from 9am to 5pm.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level.
Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career.
We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients.
We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace.
Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible.
You can find out more here : Access to Work :
get support if you have a disability or health condition : What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Interview Date : To be confirmed
Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications. Please note this role may close earlier than the original closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NVQ / diploma level 3 in healthcare or equivalent
- Functional English and maths level 1 or GCSE English and maths grade C or equivalent
Experience and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Experience of working as a healthcare professional in a gynaecological setting
- Can compare basic test results to normal values
- Ability to work at speed
Skills
Essential criteria
- Numerate and literate with fluent English
- Excellent communication skills
- Mature approach to gynaecological issues
- Ability and willingness to work cross site if required
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