Senior Healthcare Support Worker - Internal Only

Senior Healthcare Support Worker - Internal Only

Job description

Job overview

A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen within our small unit Gynae outpatients at The Tunbridge Wells Hospital

We are looking for a qualified nurse with enthusiasm for excellent patient care and someone who has a desire to work in women’s health and make a difference.

Previous experience in a outpatients setting is desirable. We pride ourselves in delivering safe, high quality care to ensure the patients experience is a positive one.

Main duties of the job

You will be expected to participate and assist with hysteroscopy, gynaecological outpatients, rapid access, colposcopy and urogynae clinics and more.







You will liaise closely with the Band 6 and 7 to ensure efficient and effective bi-directional communication, in order to deliver a high quality service to the patient and their relatives.

You will also contribute to the professional development of junior staff within the department and enhance their skills as a role model.

We work a variety of weekday hours depending on clinical activity. Occasional weekend work and cross site cover is required at times of high acuity.

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 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics.

The programme is full-time (please email if this is problematic)





and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning.

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

- Registered Nurse with NMC registration. Adult Branch
- Recognised Mentorship Course or willingness to undertake.

Desirable criteria

Specialist course relevant to area

Experience & Knowledge

Essential criteria

- A working knowledge of the use or research in developing nursing care and clinical product
- Having an in-depth knowledge of the issues surrounding the scope of professional practice and accountability

Desirable criteria

Understanding of the principles and processes involved in clinical governance

Skills

Essential criteria

- Experience as a qualified nurse






- Possess a high standard of communication skills, both written and oral.
- Be able to effectively co-ordinate workload and liaise with the multi-disciplinary team.
- Be able to work independently and as part of a team
- To show enthusiasm to develop new innovations and skills to enhance practice.
- To possess good inter-personal skills.
- Mentoring.
- IT skills

Desirable criteria

- To possess relevant practical skills
- Experience within Gynaecology

▶️ Senior Healthcare Support Worker - Internal Only
🖊️ Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
📍 Royal Tunbridge Wells