Health Care Support Worker Gynaecology Ambulatory Care Unit

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board; Abergavenny; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization in Abergavenny is seeking a Healthcare Support Worker for their Gynaecology Ambulatory Care Unit. You will work in a dynamic team, providing support in various clinics. Applicants should have a keen interest in women's health and excellent communication skills. Experience in a gynaecology setting is advantageous, but full training will be provided. This position offers a supportive working environment with opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Paid mandatory training

Opportunities for career development

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Interest in women's health.
• Basic IT skills.
• Some clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support clinics in various settings.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Provide a high standard of care.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to do observations

Ability to take blood, swabs

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Job description

Health Care Support Worker Gynaecology Ambulatory Care Unit

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated, dynamic, resourceful and enthusiastic Healthcare Support Worker to join our friendly gynaecology ambulatory unit. You will need to have a keen interest women's health, with the vision and passion to optimise high quality patient care.

The successful applicant will need to have a flexible and adaptable approach as there will be a requirement to cover and support clinics in various settings within the health board. The department has various clinics including; colposcopy, hysteroscopy and other specialist clinics. You will be working as part of a multidisciplinary professional team supporting an ever-evolving service, which will contribute to the ever-changing landscape of gynaecology.

We offer the successful applicants a supportive and happy working environment. The successful candidate will receive full training to undertake the role safely and effectively and will be a valued team member.

Main duties of the job

Currently we are unable to provide certificates of sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the Home Office's criteria. Anyone requiring a certificate of sponsorship is therefore unable to be shortlisted and interviewed.

The successful applicant needs to have an interest in women's health, have excellent communication skills and work well within a multidisciplinary team.The service aims to provide a high standard of care and is committed to continual service improvement within the speciality.Some experience of working within a gynaecology setting would be an advantage, though this is not essential as full training and support will be provided.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac

The successful applicant needs to have an interest in women's health, have excellent communication skills and work well within a multidisciplinary team.The service aims to provide a high standard of care and is committed to continual service improvement within the speciality.Some experience of working within a gynaecology setting would be an advantage, though this is not essential as full training and support will be provided.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent
• Working within Women's health. Basic IT skills

Skills

• Ability to do observations,
• Ability to take blood, swabs

Experience

• Clinical experience
• Working within a clinic setting, experience working within gynaecology

Other

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
• Working on ABUHB Bank

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.

Lead Nurse Colposcopy/ Ambulatory Care Unit