Senior Healthcare Assistant - Gynaecology Outpatients

Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Preston; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Preston is seeking a Senior Healthcare Assistant to join their Gynaecology Outpatients department. The role involves providing high-quality patient care and assisting in various procedures. Experience in Gynaecology is preferred but not mandatory. This position offers flexible working options and development opportunities within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Gynaecology experience is preferred but not essential.
• Personal responsibility for the care of patients within the team.

Responsibilities

• Provide good quality personalised care in accordance with local and national standards.
• Assist in the Hysteroscopy and Colposcopy rooms.
• Maintain patient safety and hygiene standards.

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Gynaecology Outpatients department for a Senior Healthcare Assistant to join our team. We have two posts available: one 3 days / 22.5 hours per week and one 4 days / 30 hours per week. This is a busy and dynamic area, hosting various Gynaecology clinics specialising in general gynaecology, endometriosis, post-menopausal bleeding, oncology, uro-gynaecology and pregnancy termination services. The department includes 3 procedure rooms where Hysteroscopy and Colposcopy clinics are carried out daily. The Senior Healthcare Assistant is pivotal to the excellent and compassionate care that we deliver to our patients. We are looking for a motivated, organised and experienced person to join our team. Gynaecology experience is preferred, but not essential.

What we offer

In return for your commitment and hard work, we will invest in training to work in all aspects of the department and gain experience in working in women’s health. This is a varied MDT where all roles are valued. You will have the chance to work alongside other professionals to develop yourself.

Responsibilities

• Provide good quality personalised care in accordance with agreed local and national standards.
• Take samples from patients for testing or dispatching (e.g., urine, sputum, faeces, MRSA swabs, blood sugars).
• Assist in the Hysteroscopy and Colposcopy rooms and act as chaperone in general gynaecology clinics.
• Completion of observations and venepuncture; rotation and ordering of stock within the department.
• Assist to maintain patient safety, conforming to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Maintain standards of care to improve patient experience and outcomes; promote equality in care and practice by recognising and meeting individual needs.
• Contribute to maintaining a safe, clean, and productive care environment compliant with hygiene standards.
• Maintain and develop own competence; actively resolve issues and report outcomes to the line manager.
• Record keeping.

Requirements

• Gynaecology experience is preferred but not essential.
• Personal responsibility for the care of patients within the team; ability to work under the guidance and supervision of the team leader/nurse in charge.

Additional information

Working for our organisation, we support around 370,000 people in the local area and 1.5 million across Lancashire & Cumbria. We offer varied development opportunities and flexible working options to support work-life balance. The vacancy may close earlier than the published date if sufficient applications are received; please apply promptly.

Equal opportunity and safeguarding

We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce. All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, neurodiversity or veteran status are encouraged to apply. The organisation complies with DBS guidance where checks are required.