Healthcare Support Worker
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Job summary
An opportunity has arisen to join the team in the Gynaecology outpatient's department. We are looking foran enthusiastic individual who is keen to work in a busy environment and enjoys the challenges of day-to-day variability from assisting in clinics to chaperoning for minor procedures within an outpatient setting. An interest in Women's health is essential.
This is a part time post working 24 hours per week
Main duties of the job
To establish a rapport with the patient and relatives and an awareness of the individual patient needs, ensuring these are communicated to the Registered nurses.
To have full understanding of the impact of the patient's condition on their hygiene, nutritional and mobility abilities and needs.
To assist patients, where necessary by the use of appropriate aids/appliance, to achieve physical comfort. This will involve the safe moving and handling of patients to varying degrees dependant on their condition and care needs.
To have full understanding of the patients' gynaecological needs and show awareness and sensitivity to their needs.
Carry out observations and recording of patient's vital signs in recognition of own knowledge and skill/competence, and in accordance with local protocols. Report any recordings outside of agreed parameters to a Registered Nurse in addition to making a written record on both the observation chart and in Patient Profile and general condition.
To identify the potential for stress and to support patients and relatives in the care environment by demonstrating empathy and understanding.
To provide practical and emotional support to patients and relatives who are anxious/upset.
Whilst maintaining a professional attitude at all times, develop sound interpersonal relationships with patients and colleagues.
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About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with
visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise.
Details
Date posted
09 December 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,071 to £25,674 a year pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
156-6834378
Job locations
RCHT the HUB
Truro
TR1 3LQ
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address
RCHT the HUB
Truro
TR1 3LQ
Employer's website
https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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