Senior Healthcare Support Worker

Ayrshire; Scotland; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is seeking a Healthcare Support Worker for the Gynaecology Department at University Hospital Crosshouse. The role involves working with a multidisciplinary team under a registered nurse, delivering patient care and ensuring confidentiality and safety during intimate examinations. The position requires effective communication and the ability to perform various delegated tasks.

Qualifications

• Record patient observations and BMI.
• Carry out a range of delegated patient care tasks.
• Maintain stock and demonstrate awareness of cost efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Work within a multidisciplinary team in the Gynaecology Department.
• Provide specialist gynaecology services ensuring patients' emotional and mental well-being.
• Ensure confidentiality and health and safety matters.

Skills

Effective communication

Patient observation

Chaperone duties

Job description

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Who We Are

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

Who We Are

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring Safe and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)

Position

An opportunity has arisen for a Healthcare Support Worker based at University Hospital Crosshouse.

What You Will Do

You will be required to work as part of a multidisciplinary team, within the Gynaecology Department which includes Gynaecology Ward; Gynaecology clinics at Ayrshire Central and Outpatient Gynaecology.

You will be under the supervision of a registered nurse, provide specialist gynaecology services for the women of Ayrshire, ensuring the patient’s emotional and mental wellbeing both during and after intimate examination, giving careful and full consideration to confidentiality and health and safety matters.

For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description

Knowledge, Training And/or Experience Required To Do The Job

Record patient observations and BMI.

Carry out chaperone duties

Have effective communication skills.

Carry out a range of delegated patient care tasks eg venepuncture, blood pressure monitoring, pregnancy testing and BMI

Maintaining stock demonstrating a good awareness of cost efficiency and safety e.g ordering stores.

For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification

Hours

22.5 per week

UK Driving Licence/Car Ownership

UK Car licence/Car ownership is essential to this role.

If you want to find out more about the role, please contact:

Karen Dainert, [e-mail] - 01563 825329

Additional Information For Candidates

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Please note, for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.

NHS Ayrshire and Arran has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is, without exception, granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk

We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.

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