# Senior Care Support Worker - Gynaecology (Fixed Term) > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-care-support-worker-gynaecology-fixed-term/2c6b3d96-821d-4c54-86fc-776a45cf0e08 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-care-support-worker-gynaecology-fixed-term/2c6b3d96-821d-4c54-86fc-776a45cf0e08.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Russells Hall Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** £25,760 - £27,476 per annum - **Contract type:** 6 months (Fixed term contract until 30th January 2027) - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (At The Dudley Group, we understand the benefits of offering a range of flexible working options from day one of employment to support both employees and the Trust. Offering flexible working opportunities is one of the ways that the Trust aims to attract and retain a diverse workforce. Further information on the options available can be found via the link in the job advert.) - **Closing date:** 2026-10-29T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-15T14:05:33.977Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Birmingham_Black_Country/Dudley/The_Dudley_Group_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Gynaecology/Gynaecology-v8140244 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8140244?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.dudleygroup.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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. ## Person Specification ### Knowledge **Essential** - Ability to recognise limitations of knowledge and competence and practice within these boundaries - Prepared to undergo further training - Able to use and update IT systems with patient information - An understanding of their role within the team ### Experience **Essential** - 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 - Able to assess patient/client condition through observation/test results; assess comfort of patient/client, instigate emergency procedures - Regular contact with bodily fluids when carrying out interventions and or treatments - Frequent moderate/intense effort required for periods of time - Experience in a healthcare environment - Manual handing of patients, equipment and stores ### Qualifications **Essential** - Maths and English Qualification – GCSE A-C or Functional Skills Level 2 - Care Certificate or ability to complete within 12 weeks of commencing employment - QCF/NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare or equivalent qualification/relevant experience ### Planning & Organisational Skills **Essential** - Participation in flexible work patterns / shift working required to provide 24hr service to meet the needs of the service. - Flexibility to work across the Health Economy ### Communication & Relationship Skills **Essential** - Evidence of effective communication skills including - Verbal - Written (legible handwriting) - Non-verbal - Compassion and respect - Ability to communicate appropriately with patients, relatives and / or carers - Ability to communicate effectively with staff / multidisciplinary team - An understanding of how to behave / act in a clinical environment - Positive and enthusiastic approach to work - Courteous and polite ## Documents - [our vision (png, 101.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1862) - [useful links (pdf, 193.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1861) - [culture statement (pdf, 1.7mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1991) - [job description (pdf, 311.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10442282) - [dudley people plan (pdf, 6.7mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2026) - [employee benefits (pdf, 440.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1858) - [our leadership way (pdf, 173.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2413) - [gdpr privacy notice (pdf, 248.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1859) - [person specification (pdf, 276.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10438836) - [flexible working poster (pdf, 1.6mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2911) - [what is a disability? 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