The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Healthcare Assistant - Gynaecology Services

The closing date is 12 December 2025

Job summary

Have you got an interest in women's health?

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Health Care Assistant to work on our 12 bedded Gynaecology inpatient ward and Gynaecology Assessment and Triage Unit (GATU) , you will be working within women's health with a dynamic and friendly team.

The ward is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. GATU is open Monday to Saturday 0700hrs - 1930hours.

The successful candidate will be fully supported with an induction, and training needs assessment.

The successful applicant will be closely involved in supporting the patients and their families to help them get holistic care and support them through their journey of care.

Main duties of the job

Provide or assist patients with personal care/hygiene including occasional direct exposure to bodily fluids etc.

Toileting, including emptying urinary catheter bags

After appropriate training undertake clinical activities as delegated by nursing and medical staff reporting any abnormalities,

Observations of temperature, pulse, blood pressure & Heights and weight measurements.

ECG recordings

Simple dressings and removal of cannulas.

Phlebotomy, cannulation and BM blood samples.

Assist patient's preparation prior to clinical procedures and during.

Undertake patient and other manual handling tasks using the correct equipment and techniques following specific training.

Contribute fully to ensure the unit and the kitchen are kept clean and all items and equipment are stored, cleaned and used correctly

About us

We are a friendly department that welcomes new members to our team, we will support and guide where required and assist you to achieve your full potential. We work to the trust values of Partnering, ambitious, caring and trusted,

Date posted

01 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

223-HCA-876

Job locations

The Princess Royal Hospital

Apley Castle

Telford

TF1 6TF

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Can demonstrate an understanding, through personal statement and interview, of what is required within the role of Health Care Assistant in an acute care setting

Desirable

Previous hospital experience

Communication

Essential

Evidence of effective verbal - face to face / telephone, written communications and listening skills.

Self Management

Essential

Is aware of their own values and is able to demonstrate alignment to the values of the Trust.

Desirable

Understanding of the principles and values underpinning good care practice

Education

Essential

GCSE Grade 9 - 4 in Numeracy or equivalent (Level 2 Qualification)

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Can demonstrate an understanding, through personal statement and interview, of what is required within the role of Health Care Assistant in an acute care setting

Desirable

Previous hospital experience

Communication

Essential

Evidence of effective verbal - face to face / telephone, written communications and listening skills.

Self Management

Essential

Is aware of their own values and is able to demonstrate alignment to the values of the Trust.

Desirable

Understanding of the principles and values underpinning good care practice

Education

Essential

GCSE Grade 9 - 4 in Numeracy or equivalent (Level 2 Qualification)

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.

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 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)