Healthcare Support Worker | Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Buckinghamshire Healthcare Trust; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job description

Band 3 Healthcare Assistant - Colposcopy Unit

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Healthcare Assistant within our busy Colposcopy unit at Wycombe Hospital, part of Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust.

You will be part of a leading service for early cervical cancer detection in Buckinghamshire. A colposcopy is often performed following abnormal cervical screening results caused by human papillomavirus (HPV), which can lead to cervical cancer.

Key Responsibilities

1. Ensure clinics are prepared and ready to provide efficient, professional services.
2. Communicate with patients and visitors to promote comfort and well-being.
3. Coordinate with team members and respond appropriately.
4. Perform basic observations: blood pressure, pulse, height, weight, urinalysis, and accurately record results.
5. Assist with specimen collection for laboratory analysis and forward specimens as directed.
6. Act as a chaperone when required to protect patient and colleague interests, maintaining patient dignity and privacy.
7. Advocate for patients.
8. Manage own workload and prioritize tasks.
9. Assist with manual handling and patient transfers in accordance with Trust policies.
10. Report accidents or incidents to the nurse in charge and complete necessary documentation.
11. Guide patients to other wards or departments as needed.

Additional Information

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What Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offers:

• Opportunities for learning and career development.
• Flexible and agile working options.
• Generous annual leave, pension scheme, and NHS discounts.
• Health and wellbeing services.

Why work for us?

• We promote inclusion and diversity, encouraging applicants from all backgrounds.
• We value differences and promote dignity and respect among colleagues.
• We support the Armed Forces community.

Our Values and Mission

Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities, and be a great place to work. Our mission is to deliver personal and compassionate care. Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect, and enable.

For detailed responsibilities and duties, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached in the advert.

Internal applicants may consider secondment with line manager support. For assistance with the application process due to disability, contact [e-mail] with the vacancy reference.

This advert closes on Friday, 25 July 2025.