Job overview
To provide care and support to patients attending our Gynaecology Outpatients Department.
You will work under the indirect supervision of the Registered Nurse. You will work within the boundaries of their existing role and developing skills at all times.
Expected to maintain high standards of care, managing their time, tasks and resources effectively.
This role requires you to support the Urogynaecology Specialist Nurses in their Nurse Led clinics including, Urodynamics, Trial without catheter, and Self Catheterisation teaching. This role also includes supporting the consultants with sterile-procedure clinics; including: oncology, post-menopausal bleeding, suspected cancer diagnostic clinics, hysteroscopy, colposcopy and supporting in Early Pregnancy Unit if required.
Main duties of the job
You will act as a role model to deliver a high standard of care to promote the delivery of a patient focused service as appropriately delegated by the Nursing team.
Record interventions, treatments and any changes in the woman's health status including adverse reactions, taking appropriate action to escalate for assistance as required.
Be able to identify any potential risks within the environment and take appropriate action.
Ensure own knowledge of Trust policies and procedures is current and work within the required frameworks.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information about this role, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of chaperoning patients for intimate procedures
- Understanding of confidentiality
- Understanding of Safeguarding/Mental Capacity assessment
Desirable
- Experience of Gynaecology
- Experience of working within the NHS
Skills, abilities, and knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Family and Friends Feedback Forms/PALS/Datix and commitment to improving patient experience
- Excellent communication skills, face to face, telephone, email, Teams, in MDT meetings and by written documentation
- Accurate documentation with attention to detail and understanding of clinical governance requirements
- Ability to work under indirect supervision to deliver delegated nursing tasks
Qualifications/training and professional development
Essential
- Numeracy and Literacy skills to NVQ Level 2 or equivalent
- Basic Life Support
Desirable
- NVQ Health and Social Care Level 3/Care Certificate
- Safeguarding Level 1 & 2
- ANTT training completed
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This advert is for Senior Healthcare Assistant - Urogynaecology and General Gynaecology with The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust in Kings Lynn, East of England, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 Per annum pro rata. The contract type is 12 months (This is a fixed term contract, however, there is an opportunity for a secondment with your line manager's approval). The application deadline is 22 Jul 2026.
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