Healthcare Support Worker
The closing date is 27 May 2025
Job summary
To provide high quality of care to all patients.
Supporting and assisting all members of the multidisciplinary team and working to ensure that Birmingham Women's is the best place to be cared for.
To maintain at all times a caring and professional attitude towards the needs of patients.
To liaise closely with medical and nursing staff and medical secretaries, to ensure clinics are conducted effectively and efficiently.
Rotation to other departments within Gynaecology may be required
Main duties of the job
To assist in the daily cleaning and preparation of equipment and the processing of dirty equipment and linen disposal correctly.
Assist the department manager in ensuring stock levels are maintained.
Chaperone nurses and doctors as required with examinations and minor procedures, support patient throughout the procedure emotionally.
Following appropriate training to complete baseline assessments in pregnancy testing, urinalysis, and NEWS 2 observations.
Be aware of the trusts/departments safeguarding policy
Report all accidents and untoward incidents to a qualified member of staff in line with policy.
Undertake any other reasonable duties, which may be required as delegated by a qualified nurse, which are commensurate with the grade and nature of the post, to meet the needs of the service. This will include cover of appropriate duties during the absence of colleagues.
Use computerised information system after receiving appropriate supervised training.
Undertake basic administrative and clerical activates.
Comply with health and safety policies with particular regard to the rules and procedures carried out in the event of fire or other emergencies.
Comply with all policies, procedures and guidelines as laid down by Birmingham Women's Trust.
Be aware of the need for confidentiality, both with written and spoken
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.
Details
Date posted
13 May 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,169 a year pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
284-25-7172792-DWNH
Job locations
Birmingham Womens Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Edgbaston
B15 2TG
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Birmingham Womens Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Edgbaston
B15 2TG
Employer's website
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