Job summary
We are looking for a motivated and compassionate Health Care Support Worker to join our team within the Gynaecology inpatient ward 8 area here at Birmingham Women's Hospital.
This opportunity will expose you to a breadth of experience in a busy Gynaecology ward
You will be able to work weekdays, weekends, day and night shifts.
Main duties of the job
You will be an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual who is well organised and has excellent communication skills. You will be flexible and used to working under pressure and to tight deadlines. You will be an effective team player with a flexible approach who can plan and organise their workload, prioritising as required.
You will be eager to learn and have an interest in Gynaecology and Women's Health.
You will provide effective, compassionate and confidential patient-centered care and support. You will escalate in line with Departmental and Trust Policy and Guidance.
If you would like to be part of the team with the best staff working together to provide excellent patient care, and wish to discuss the vacancy informally please Claire Hughes email claire.hughes36@nhs.net
About us
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Math's and English Language GCSE A-C/9-4 or Level 2 functional skills/Key skills in Numeracy and literacy
- Cavendish Care Certificate
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Willing to undertake additional training as required
- Able to demonstrate sensitive and empathetic approach to patients in treatment
Desirable
- Previous experience in a healthcare setting
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Be able to escalate problems when required and report back to supervising registered practitioner
- Ability to analyse working environment eg stock levels and to resolve or escalate as appropriate.
- Ability to assess behaviors of service users and escalate to supervisory staff as needed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Math's and English Language GCSE A-C/9-4 or Level 2 functional skills/Key skills in Numeracy and literacy
- Cavendish Care Certificate
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Willing to undertake additional training as required
- Able to demonstrate sensitive and empathetic approach to patients in treatment
Desirable
- Previous experience in a healthcare setting
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Be able to escalate problems when required and report back to supervising registered practitioner
- Ability to analyse working environment eg stock levels and to resolve or escalate as appropriate.
- Ability to assess behaviors of service users and escalate to supervisory staff as needed.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Birmingham Women's Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
B15 2TG
Employer's website
https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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