Senior Healthcare Assistant

University Hospital Southampton NHS FT; Southampton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS FT seeks an experienced Band 3 Senior Healthcare Assistant for Ambulatory Gynaecology. Responsibilities include supporting clinics for various procedures, managing stock, and assisting with patient care in a dynamic outpatient environment. Ideal candidates will possess NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, have strong communication skills, and be flexible with working hours.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a caring role within an acute hospital setting.
• Understanding of the role of a Senior Healthcare Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Assist in setting up clinics for diagnostic procedures.
• Support patients and ensure timely equipment availability.
• Check stock levels and maintain cleanliness of equipment.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Literacy

Numeracy

Initiative

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Job Overview

The main responsibilities of this job will be to assist in the setting up of clinics to perform a variety of clinics. This includes diagnostic hysteroscopy, Colposcopy, LLETZ, myosure, Sonata and cystoscopy. During the procedures the candidate will support the patient aswell as ensuring the clinicians have all the equipment that is needed in a timely fashion.

Included in this role is jobs that will help the general day to day running of the department, for example, checking stock levels, putting away stock, cleaning of rooms and equipment.

Main duties of the job

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.

For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.

Working for our organisation

University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.

Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.

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At UHS we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.

At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

We are looking for an experienced Band 3 Senior Healthcare assistant to work in Ambulatory Gynaecology. The ideal candidate will have experience of working in a fast paced environment that performs colposcopy, hysteroscopy and cystoscopy in an outpatient setting. Experience of setting up and assisting with myosure and Sonata procedures is an advantage.

The ideal person will be able to have good skills to manage their workload. We are seeking someone that is able to work with a variety of clinical staff, including, Consultants, nurse specialists, admin.

The usual hours of work are 0900-1700 5 days a week, although we are open to flexibility if the hours cover our workload. There may be some longer days and weekend work.

Person specification

Qualifications / Training Required

Essential criteria

• NVQ 3 in health and social care or equivalent
• Numeracy and Literacy skills at level 1 or 2 or equivalent
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Keyboard skills
• Experience and competent in additional clinical skills
  
  

Previous or relevant experience necessary

Essential criteria

• Proven experience in a caring role
• Understanding of an acute hospital setting and the role of the SHCA
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Previous HCA experience
• Experience of using a computer
• Experience of working with the general public
  
  

Aptitudes And Skills Required

Essential criteria

• Literacy and numeracy skills
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of people
• Ability to work as a team member
• Ability to work under own initiative
• Willingness to undertake further education and training
• Able to take instruction/direction as required
  
  

Trust Values

Essential criteria

• Patients First
• Working Together
• Always Improving