Job requirements
Essential
21 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Knowledge
Ability to recognise limitations of knowledge and competence and practice within these boundaries
- Knowledge
Prepared to undergo further training
- Knowledge
Able to use and update IT systems with patient information
- Knowledge
An understanding of their role within the team
- Experience
Able to undertake a limited range of delegated clinical care duties, e.g temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, blood glucose monitoring, urinalysis, wound observations, removal cannula/catheter
- Experience
Able to assess patient/client condition through observation/test results; assess comfort of patient/client, instigate emergency procedures
- Experience
Regular contact with bodily fluids when carrying out interventions and or treatments
- Experience
Frequent moderate/intense effort required for periods of time
- Experience
Experience in a healthcare environment
- Experience
Manual handing of patients, equipment and stores
- Qualifications
Maths and English Qualification – GCSE A-C or Functional Skills Level 2
- Qualifications
Care Certificate or ability to complete within 12 weeks of commencing employment
- Qualifications
QCF/NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare or equivalent qualification/relevant experience
- Planning & Organisational Skills
Participation in flexible work patterns / shift working required to provide 24hr service to meet the needs of the service.
- Planning & Organisational Skills
Flexibility to work across the Health Economy
- Communication & Relationship Skills
Evidence of effective communication skills including • Verbal • Written (legible handwriting) • Non-verbal • Compassion and respect
- Communication & Relationship Skills
Ability to communicate appropriately with patients, relatives and / or carers
- Communication & Relationship Skills
Ability to communicate effectively with staff / multidisciplinary team
- Communication & Relationship Skills
An understanding of how to behave / act in a clinical environment
- Communication & Relationship Skills
Positive and enthusiastic approach to work
- Communication & Relationship Skills
Courteous and polite
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity is available for a Band 3 Senior Care Support Worker within Gynaecology Outpatients. The successful candidate will work as part of the nursing team, delivering care at the highest standards within a range of gynaecology procedure clinics. Flexibility and dedication is required, and full support will be given by the senior team.
You will play an important role in supporting the delivery of high-quality patient care, working closely with the multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will be caring, reliable, and committed to providing a positive experience for patients.
The successful candidate will be working across both Russells Hall Hospital and Corbett Outpatient Centre.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for assisting doctors and nurses and supporting patients within a range of gynaecology outpatient clinics including Colposcopy, Hysteroscopy and general Gynaecology.
The Senior Care Support Worker will:
- Be an integral member of the ward/department team working under the direct or indirect supervision of a registered practitioner.
- Be responsible for providing care to patients as delegated by the registered practitioner following the completion of specific competencies.
- Contribute to the maintenance of care environment and quality initiatives to enhance patient care.
- Ensure that their practice adheres to policies, procedures and competencies.
- Act in a manner that upholds privacy, dignity, respect and confidentiality of patients and colleagues
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Senior Care Support Worker - Gynaecology (Fixed Term) with The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust in Dudley, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 per annum. The contract type is 6 months (Fixed term contract until 30th January 2027). The application deadline is 29 Oct 2026.
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