Health Care Support Worker

Job Overview

This post is a position in the Gynaecology Outpatient Department and involves working closely with the ward Nursing Team, Manager, Matron and Head of Nursing.

Main Duties

• Chaperone nurses and doctors as required with examinations and minor procedures, supporting the patient emotionally throughout the procedure.
• Work primarily within the nursing team, with tasks allocated daily by the shift leader.
• Promote, monitor and maintain health, safety and security in the working environment.

Qualifications

• Math’s and English Language GCSE A-C/9-4 OR Level 2 functional skills/Key skills in Numeracy and literacy.

Knowledge

• Previous experience in a healthcare setting.

Analytical and Judgment Skills

• Be able to escalate problems when required and report back to supervising registered practitioner.
• Ability to analyse working environment eg stock levels and to resolve or escalate as appropriate.
• Ability to assess behaviours of service users and escalate to supervisory staff as needed.

EEO Statement

We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.

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