Job summary
Are you passionate about Women's Health?
Great opportunity to apply for a substantive post working within Rosie Outpatients where we have Band 2 HCA roles available, giving you a diverse role supporting both Gynaecology, Gynae-Oncology and Antenatal clinics.
This is very much a hands-on role supporting both medical and nurse practitioners with consultations and outpatient diagnostic clinics. You will learn a full range of clinical skills with full support from your colleagues and line manager.
Hours - Monday to Friday 08.00-17.30 (9hrs with 30 mins break) - part time hours will be considered.
Main duties of the job
To work as part of a multidisciplinary team assisting with patient care and other departmental-related duties as directed by a Registered Nurse or Registered Midwife to ensure safe, kind and compassionate care for patients.
About us
Come Nurse with us...
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It's a great place to nurse, work and live.
You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.
Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?
- Our values and reputation for outstanding care
- Opportunities to experience a range of specialities
- Career and development opportunities
- Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team
- Research experience and opportunities
- Lovely location and quality of life
- Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
As per Home Office guidelines, please be aware that, unfortunately, the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular position.
This vacancy will close on the 3rd September 2023
Interviews are due to be held on the 11th September 2023
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
As per Home Office guidelines, please be aware that, unfortunately, the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular position.
This vacancy will close on the 3rd September 2023
Interviews are due to be held on the 11th September 2023
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Meets CUH assessment criteria: a good standard of Literacy & Numeracy 2. Ability to work towards gaining the National Care Certificate (NCC)
Desirable
- 1. Level 2 Health & Social Care Qualification/Apprenticeship (or equivalent) 2. Care Certificate (NCC)
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrates verbal and non-verbal communication skills
Desirable
- 1. Experience of working in a hospital environment/other care setting 2. Experience of working in an outpatient ambulatory service setting.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understands the importance of confidentiality and demonstrates a knowledge of how it can be maintained 2. Understands the importance of respect and communication 3. Understands what makes effective teamwork 4. Understands the importance of Infection Control Standards 5. Understands the importance of good timekeeping
Skills
Essential
- . Able to follow written instructions 2. Able to follow verbal instructions 3. Understands his/her own role in delivering care to meet patient needs including chaperoning 4. Respects patient dignity, wishes and beliefs demonstrating empathy and kindness 5. Understands the importance of commitment, values and behaviours 6. Demonstrates behaviours which are caring and compassionate 7. Good basic IT skills
Desirable
- Promote patient independence 2. Able to recognise situations when a more senior member of staff is required 3. Able to prioritise and organise own workload 4. Understands the importance of consistently providing individualised care based on current research and evidence
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
Desirable
- 1. Take responsibility for own personal development 2. Use and maintain resources efficiently and effectively
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Meets CUH assessment criteria: a good standard of Literacy & Numeracy 2. Ability to work towards gaining the National Care Certificate (NCC)
Desirable
- 1. Level 2 Health & Social Care Qualification/Apprenticeship (or equivalent) 2. Care Certificate (NCC)
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrates verbal and non-verbal communication skills
Desirable
- 1. Experience of working in a hospital environment/other care setting 2. Experience of working in an outpatient ambulatory service setting.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understands the importance of confidentiality and demonstrates a knowledge of how it can be maintained 2. Understands the importance of respect and communication 3. Understands what makes effective teamwork 4. Understands the importance of Infection Control Standards 5. Understands the importance of good timekeeping
Skills
Essential
- . Able to follow written instructions 2. Able to follow verbal instructions 3. Understands his/her own role in delivering care to meet patient needs including chaperoning 4. Respects patient dignity, wishes and beliefs demonstrating empathy and kindness 5. Understands the importance of commitment, values and behaviours 6. Demonstrates behaviours which are caring and compassionate 7. Good basic IT skills
Desirable
- Promote patient independence 2. Able to recognise situations when a more senior member of staff is required 3. Able to prioritise and organise own workload 4. Understands the importance of consistently providing individualised care based on current research and evidence
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
Desirable
- 1. Take responsibility for own personal development 2. Use and maintain resources efficiently and effectively
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).