Gynaecology Clinic Health Care Support Worker

To actively monitor and maintain high standards of care and to promote health education.

To be able to establish quickly a friendly and appropriate rapport with the patients and other service users.

Undertake housekeeping duties such as cleaning couches, disposal of linen cleaning and tidying up. To actively participate in the day to day up keep of stock levels and cleanliness within the clinics.

Knowledge of Trust Policies on infection control, disposal of sharps and clinical waste, manual handling and control of substances hazardous to health.

To have good knowledge of the Trust IT systems including Panda, ICE, Careflow & CRIS.

Provide clerical assistance requesting notes, collecting and filing reports, photocopying.

To have the knowledge to appropriately prepare screening rooms, clinic rooms and equipment for ultrasound and gynaecological procedures.

Correctly identifying and preparing patients for the appropriate procedure, including adequate screening for patient safety.

Ensure effective communication with patients and relatives, explaining procedures, giving advice and reassurance.

To be competent in assisting with telephone queries.

To be actively involved in each procedure i.e. setting up sterile trolley with all correct equipment for each specialised procedure.

Preparing appropriate paperwork and labels for specimens. Concise record keeping of specimens taken to laboratory.

We are looking for a highly motivated healthcare assistant to join our established professional and supportive outpatient nursing team.

You will work closely with your registered nursing colleagues and the medical teams to provide compassionate care and support to patients during their appointment.

You will be enthusiastic, highly motivated and passionate in wanting to provide high quality patient centered care and support for those attending this specialist outpatient area.

This is a full time position working on a rota that covers the hours of 8am - 6pm Monday to Friday.

Who we're looking for:

Previous experience of working as an HCA (or equivalent) in a hospital setting

Experience within gynaecology or outpatient setting would be desirable

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential

Knowledge of relevant IT systems is desirable but can be taught

Level 2 Diploma in Clinical Healthcare Support, Health & Social Care or NVQ Level 2 or 3

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.