Clinical Support Worker - Gynaecology Outpatients

NHS Jobs; Leeds; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Jobs is seeking a compassionate Clinical Support Worker to join the Gynaecology Outpatients team at St James's University Hospital on a part-time basis. The role covers Gynaecology Outpatients, Urogynaecology and Women's Physiotherapy, with some inpatient ward support as required.

You will welcome patients, prepare clinical rooms, perform observations and basic tests, assist with phlebotomy and swabbing when trained, maintain equipment and records, and act as a chaperone to protect patient

Qualifications

• Welcoming and supporting patients
• Preparing clinical rooms and equipment
• Undertaking observations and basic diagnostic tests
• Support phlebotomy and swabbing where trained
• Chaperone during intimate examinations to protect privacy and dignity

Responsibilities

• Welcoming and supporting patients and carers
• Preparing clinical rooms and maintaining stock
• Undertaking observations and assisting with investigations
• Supporting phlebotomy and swabbing where trained
• Acting as a chaperone for intimate examinations and procedures

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patient handling

Job description

Clinical Support Worker - Gynaecology Outpatients

Join our friendly and supportive Gynaecology Outpatient team based in the Chancellor Wing at St Jamess University Hospital. We are looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Clinical Support Worker (CSW) to join our team on a part-time basis, providing flexible cover predominantly Monday to Friday, with some evening and weekend working as required. You will work across Gynaecology Outpatients, Urogynaecology and Womens Physiotherapy, supporting the smooth running of clinics and contributing to a safe, positive and compassionate patient experience. There will also be opportunity to support the inpatient ward as required. This is a varied role where you will develop your clinical skills and work closely with nurses, doctors, physiotherapists and the wider multidisciplinary team.

Your responsibilities will include welcoming and supporting patients, preparing clinical rooms, undertaking observations and basic diagnostic tests, supporting phlebotomy and swabbing where trained, maintaining equipment and stock, assisting with patient records and clinic preparation, and escalating any concerns about a patient's condition to the appropriate clinician. You will also play an important role as a chaperone during intimate examinations and procedures, helping to protect privacy, dignity and safety.

Main duties of the job

This is a varied role where you will have the opportunity to develop your clinical skills, gain valuable experience within specialist services and make a real difference to patients every day. You will play an important role in supporting patients through what can sometimes be an anxious or sensitive experience, providing reassurance and compassionate care while helping to maintain their privacy, dignity and safety. From supporting clinical procedures and investigations to preparing clinics and welcoming patients, your contribution will help our services run effectively and ensure patients receive a positive experience.

About us

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.

Job responsibilities

For questions about this job, contact:

Name - Catherine Collins Position - Team Leader Email - [e-mail] Shortlisting Date - TBC Interview Date - TBC

Job description

Job Summary

Join our friendly and supportive Gynaecology Outpatient team based in the Chancellor Wing at St James's University Hospital. We are looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Clinical Support Worker (CSW) to join our team on a part-time basis, providing flexible cover predominantly Monday to Friday, with some evening and weekend working as required.

You will work across Gynaecology Outpatients, Urogynaecology and Womens Physiotherapy, supporting the smooth running of clinics and contributing to a safe, positive and compassionate patient experience. There will also be opportunity to support the inpatient ward as required.

This is a varied role where you will develop your clinical skills and work closely with nurses, doctors, physiotherapists and the wider multidisciplinary team. Your responsibilities will include welcoming and supporting patients, preparing clinical rooms, undertaking observations and basic diagnostic tests, supporting phlebotomy and swabbing where trained, maintaining equipment and stock, assisting with patient records and clinic preparation, and escalating any concerns about a patient's condition to the appropriate clinician. You will also play an important role as a chaperone during intimate examinations and procedures, helping to protect privacy, dignity and safety.

We are looking for individuals who are eager to learn, proactive and compassionate, with a genuine commitment to providing excellent patient care. You will be someone who works well as part of a team, communicates effectively and remains calm and supportive when patients may be anxious, distressed or undergoing sensitive investigations or treatment.

If you take pride in making a positive difference to patients, value dignity and respect, and want to be part of a team that is committed to safe, high-quality and compassionate care, we would love to hear from you.

Why you should join our Team

This is an exciting opportunity to join Gynaecology Services at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust as a Clinical Support Worker and become part of a dedicated team providing care to women across a range of specialist outpatient services. You will work alongside nurses, doctors, physiotherapists and the wider multidisciplinary team across Gynaecology Outpatients, Urogynaecology and Womens Physiotherapy.

This is a varied role where you will have the opportunity to develop your clinical skills, gain valuable experience within specialist services and make a real difference to patients every day.

You will play an important role in supporting patients through what can sometimes be an anxious or sensitive experience, providing reassurance and compassionate care while helping to maintain their privacy, dignity and safety. From supporting clinical procedures and investigations to preparing clinics and welcoming patients, your contribution will help our services run effectively and ensure patients receive a positive experience.

What you will bring to the role

• Demonstrate a variety of communication skills with patients who may have communication needs and difficulties e.g. confusion, dementia or other linguistic issues
• Ensure compliance with Trust policies and procedures regarding confidentiality of data and data security
• Provide and deliver a high standard of compassionate personal care recognising and meeting the specific needs of the patients
• Following training and assessment, competently undertake agreed clinical tasks relevant to the post and clinical area
• Collect equipment for clinical procedures as directed by the registered practitioner. Safely dispose of equipment, post procedure, restocking where appropriate
• Acts as a chaperone as per chaperone policy.
• Undertake duties on different wards, departments or clinical areas as and when required by service demands

Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.

About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust

Our Trust values

The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.

We are….

Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind

Our Trust priorities

Our purpose:

Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time

Our priorities:

People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes

Sponsorship Eligibility

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.

Person Specification

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.