Band 3 Health Care Support Worker

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an enthusiastic Healthcare Assistant to join the Gynaecology Outpatients team, supporting women attending a wide range of clinics and procedures across our service.

You will provide high-quality patient care, support clinicians during examinations, undertake clinical observations, assist with chaperoning, and help ensure patients have a safe and positive outpatient experience throughout their journey.

Qualifications

• Maths/English qualifications at Level 2 or above.
• Competency-based workbook or Level 3 vocational qualification evidence.
• Care Certificate or equivalent skills meeting HEE Standards.
• Internationally educated applicants will have UK ENIC Statements of compatibility

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality patient care in outpatient clinics.
• Support clinicians during examinations and procedures.
• Undertake clinical observations and assist with minor procedures.
• Chaperone where required and prepare clinic rooms and equipment.
• Ensure a safe, positive patient experience throughout the outpatient journey

Skills

Healthcare Assistant experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Compassionate care

Education

Maths/English Level 2+

NVQ Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care

HEE Skills for Health (Care Certificate)

UK ENIC evidence for international applicants

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Healthcare Assistant to join our Gynaecology Outpatients team, supporting women attending a wide range of gynaecological clinics and outpatient procedures across our service.

The post holder will provide high-quality patient care, support clinicians during examinations and procedures, undertake clinical observations, assist with chaperoning, prepare clinic rooms and equipment, and help ensure patients receive a safe and positive experience throughout their outpatient journey.

Essential Experience and Skills

• Previous experience working as a Healthcare Assistant, Support Worker or within a patient-facing healthcare environment.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Compassionate, caring and professional approach to patient care.

Basic IT Skills And Experience Of Maintaining Accurate Records.

• Flexible approach to working across outpatient clinics and sites as required.

Desirable Experience

• Experience working within Women's Health, Gynaecology, Outpatients or Theatres.
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent).
• Experience undertaking clinical observations and supporting minor procedures.
• Knowledge of infection prevention and control practices.

About Us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Job Description

Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description

Qualifications

• Evidence of Maths/English qualifications at Level 2 or above.
• Completion of a competency-based workbook or equivalent relevant experience to vocational qualification at Level 3 i.e. For level 3 this could include AS/ A levels, Access to higher Education Diploma in health care support, Apprenticeships, NVQ Level 3, BTEC national Diploma award or nationals.
• Care Certificate or can demonstrate prior skills, knowledge and experience that meet the 15 minimum standards described by Health Education England (HEE) Skills for Health.
• Internationally educated applicants will have to evidence UK ENIC (the UK National Information Centre) Statements of compatibility

Experience

• Previous experience working in a patient facing clinical support worker role providing direct patient care in health or social care as part of a team.
• Understanding of the principles of safeguarding in relation to this role
• Ability to demonstrate/ articulate an understanding of the role and tasks involved and can describe the physical and emotional aspects of the role and some duties which are different to that of a Band 2 Clinical Support worker.
• Can link the Trust values (Kind, Connected & Bold) to the role and provide examples from personal experience which demonstrate understanding in relation to the role
• Can explain why training / education and approaches to care need to be consistent in relation to safety and patient experience.
• Can demonstrate ability / experience in supporting patients holistically.

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Flexible approach to shift patterns and place of work this may include working in different practice settings in different locations dependent upon service need.

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.

For Help With Your Application, Contact

Amaya Raymond

[e-mail]

07795223886

Pay scheme

Agenda for Change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25760.00 to £27476.00 Yearly

Contract

Fixed Term

Duration

1 Year(s)

Working pattern

Full-Time, Flexible Working

Reference number

304-9017367

Job locations

Trustwide

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

Attachments

Band 3 Health Care Assistant JD PS .pdf – 517KB Opens in a new window