Healthcare Assistant - Gynaecology Outpatients
The closing date is 09 July 2025
Job summary
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Healthcare Assistant to join the Gynaecology Outpatient team. The department has various clinics; colposcopy, hysteroscopy, cystoscopy, consultation and specialist clinics.
The role requires use of IT, accurate written documentation, recording patient information, logging and sending specimens. Ensuring the clinic environment is clean tidy and running efficiently, trolleys stocked and any issues reported. Working within department policies, procedures and guidelines.
We offer the successful applicants a supportive, happy working environment, training to undertake the role effectively and to be a valued team member.
Main duties of the job
Gynaecology services are excited to offer the opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant with an interest in women's health to come and join our team.
We are a service composing of a 12 bedded ward, Gynaecology Assessment and Treatment Unit (GATU), Early Pregnancy Assessment Service (EPAS) and two Outpatients Units. The successful candidate will be located mainly within the Gynaecology Outpatient Department however may on occasions be required to work on the ward or GATU.
The Gynaecology Outpatient Department prides itself on providing high quality care to all patients within its service. The department is evolving to offer patients a better experience with less time waiting for procedures.
If successful you will be expected to work with the team during patient consultations and day case procedures such as colposcopy, hysteroscopy and general gynaecology clinics.
Flexibility is required for this post as you will be required to work at both The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford, and you may need to get across sites in between clinics.
About us
We are a close team in gynaecology outpatients who are part of a wider team within the Women's' Services unit. We work closely with the doctors to provide optimum care for the patient we serve.
We are looking for a health care assistant who will actively participate as a member of the team, who can communicate effectively to put patients at ease, with a willingness to learn and be flexible, able to work towards team objectives and goals.
Our team ethos is of professional conduct, friendly, supportive and enthusiastic - ensuring patient-centred care is at the core of everything we do.
Details
Date posted
02 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,169 a year per annum/pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
223-HCG-499
Job locations
The Princess Royal Hospital
Apley Castle
Telford
TF1 6TF
Employer details
Employer name
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Address
The Princess Royal Hospital
Apley Castle
Telford
TF1 6TF
Employer's website
http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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