The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Healthcare Support Worker Outpatient Colposcopy and Hysteroscopy

The closing date is 14 October 2025

Job summary

We're looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Health Care Support Worker to join our dynamic healthcare team, delivering exceptional care within the Womens Health outpatient department.

Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow your career in healthcare, this is your chance to be part of a supportive, forward-thinking environment where your contribution matters.

This post is located in an outpatient clinic environment which provides specilaised Gynaecology services including Colposcopy, Hysteroscopy, Early Prergnancy Assessment and acute Gynaecology assessment and treatment. You will be primarily based in Colposcopy and Hysteroscopy services supporting the clinical team to carry out gynaecological procedures.

What we offer:

  • Comprehensive Clinical Induction:To help you gain the skills and knowledge to provide quality care to our patients

  • Care Certificate Support: We will provide you with the knowledge to complete your Care Certificate

  • Flexible Working Options: We welcome applications from those seeking both full and part-time employment, the minimum contract we can offer is 24.5 hours per week

Main duties of the job

The Health Care Support Worker works as part of the department team under the supervision of registered nurses and:

Participates in the delivery of patient care and support of women undergoing outpatient procedures

Contributes towards department organisation

Supports registered nurses and doctors in the provision of a safe and caring environment

  • Participates in decontamination of the clinical equipment used during procedures

Completes the National Care Certificate

The post is advertised as a Band 3 role subject to the following:

successfully completing the care certification within the six month probationary period of employment, during which you will be paid Band 2

or

providing a copy of your completed care certificate which has been reviewed during the recruitment process and determined as meeting the accepted standard

Upon successful completion (or accepted evidence) of the Care Certification and completion of the probationary period of employment, you will be promoted to NHS AFC Band 3

Failure to complete the Care Certification within this timeframe may result in termination of employment

About us

Our Organisation

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) provides a full range of general acute, outpatient and diagnostic services at The Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow, the Herts and Essex Hospital in Bishop's Stortford, and St Margaret's Hospital in Epping.

We employ 3,500 staff and serve a local population of around 350,000 people living in west Essex and east Hertfordshire, centred on the M11 corridor and the towns of Harlow, Bishop's Stortford and Epping. Our extended catchment area incorporates a population of up to 500,000 and includes the areas of Hoddesdon, Cheshunt and Broxbourne in Hertfordshire.

Our Values

The Princess Alexandra Promise to our patients as identified by our 3 values which will contribute to improving our patient experiences:

Patient at heart - Always holding the patient and their wellbeing at the centre of our thoughts and efforts

Everyday excellence - Sharing and celebrating our successes, being honest when we get it wrong, giving us the ability to learn from both

Creative collaboration - Knowing strength comes from diversity, we combine our experiences, skills and talents, working together to find new and better ways to care

The Trust believes in investing in all our staff and rewarding high standards of care whilst building for excellence and in return we expect our staff to uphold the Trust values to the highest level.

Details

Date posted

01 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 to £26,598 a year pro rata, per annum plus 5% high cost area supplement

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

292-7497094-CHWS

Job locations

Womens Health Unit, The Princess Alexandra Hopsital NHS Trust

Hamstel Road

Harlow

CM20 1QX


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job description and person specification for the full job details. This is available to download at any time.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job description and person specification for the full job details. This is available to download at any time.

Person Specification

Education and experience

Essential

  • Level One Functional Skills in maths and English or above.
  • Demonstrates an understanding of the importance of quality of care
  • Able to communicate effectively with patients and colleagues verbally and in writing skills

Desirable

  • Previous experience in health care

Skills and abilities

Essential

  • Demonstrate an awareness of healthcare work and policies and procedures
  • Enthusiasm and commitment to working within the healthcare setting

Desirable

  • Previous experience working in Gynaecology outpatients services
Person Specification

Education and experience

Essential

  • Level One Functional Skills in maths and English or above.
  • Demonstrates an understanding of the importance of quality of care
  • Able to communicate effectively with patients and colleagues verbally and in writing skills

Desirable

  • Previous experience in health care

Skills and abilities

Essential

  • Demonstrate an awareness of healthcare work and policies and procedures
  • Enthusiasm and commitment to working within the healthcare setting

Desirable

  • Previous experience working in Gynaecology outpatients services

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 Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Womens Health Unit, The Princess Alexandra Hopsital NHS Trust

Hamstel Road

Harlow

CM20 1QX


Employer's website

https://www.pah.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Womens Health Unit, The Princess Alexandra Hopsital NHS Trust

Hamstel Road

Harlow

CM20 1QX


Employer's website

https://www.pah.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Nurse for Colposcopy

Sally Antoniades

s.antoniades@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

01 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 to £26,598 a year pro rata, per annum plus 5% high cost area supplement

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

292-7497094-CHWS

Job locations

Womens Health Unit, The Princess Alexandra Hopsital NHS Trust

Hamstel Road

Harlow

CM20 1QX


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