Job Description

Job summary



Job title



Healthcare Assistant (HCA)



Band



Band 3



Division



Gynaecology Outpatients Department



Responsible to



Senior sister/ Gynaecology Outpatients Department manager



Accountable to



Lead nurse for gynaecology and Early Pregnancy



Type of contract



Permanent



Hours per week



37.5



Location



Chelsea and Westminster Hospital



The post holder works under the indirect supervision of the Registered Nurse. They will work within the boundaries of their existing and developing skills at all times. The post holder is expected to maintain high standards of care, managing their time, tasks and resources effectively. The key areas within that the healthcare assistant will be expected to support include the colposcopy and hysteroscopy service which are vital tertiary clinics within the department.

Please note:

This role may require weekend shifts.



Ensure the environment is clean, comfortable, safe, and welcoming to patients, relatives and all health care professionals. Supervise and share responsibility for the care and maintenance of all equipment in the clinic and stock control. Keep all storage areas clean, tidy and in good order Report any faulty or broken equipment to the Senior Sister, label appropriately and send to relevant department. Deliver specimens, test requests, notes or any charts as requested. Escort patients to other departments as and when requested to do so. Promote and ensure safe handling of valuables and patients property as per Trust policy. Ensuring that all clinical areas are adequately stocked and any required stock are in date. Demonstrate knowledge of infection control techniques. Demonstrate knowledge of safe disposal of sharps into appropriate container. Understand universal safety techniques with regard to spillages. Dispose of body fluids, soiled linen, clothing etc in line with the Trust Infection Control Policy and Waste Disposal Regulations

Our Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.



Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use.



We continually invest in our facilities, including a 30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an 80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid.



We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future.



We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring.



If you haven't heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probation.



Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.



Clinical/Direct care Practice



Assist the patient to dress if appropriate. Under indirect supervision take and record the patient's observations as required and record on patient record inform the clinician if results are not within the normal parameters. Report physical and psychological changes in patient's condition to the Registered Nurse, ensuring pain and distress are acted on promptly. Accurately record information as prescribed on the patients' care plan if required. To promote and safeguard the wellbeing of patients, their families and colleagues and escalate any concerns to the nurse in charge. To ensure the effective running of the outpatient department assisting with any needs of clinics, medical staff and nurse specialists. To be trained in the Colposcopy clinic chaperoning, assisting in clinic, ensuring adequate stock is available and to ensure the service runs effectively by supporting the relevant practitioners To be trained in the Hysteroscopy clinic chaperoning, assisting in clinic, ensuring adequate stock is available and to ensure the service runs effectively by supporting the relevant practitioners. To assist the Registered Nurse caring for patients who are undergoing a trial without a catheter and attend to any needs specific to the patient. * To assist with the Termination of Pregnancy service and provide any duties that pertains to the patient group