Job summary
The
Women's Clinical Service Unit at Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is a leading
provider of specialist women's health services in West Yorkshire, and places
great emphasis upon maintaining a high level of patient care.
Gynaecology
Out Patient Department (GOPD) comprises several services in one dedicated space
such as Colposcopy, Hysteroscopy, Urogynaecology, fertility, menstrual health
and gynaecology conditions.
If
you are interested in women's health this is too good an opportunity to miss.
We are looking for 3 individuals to join our team:
1
x 29 hours contract
2
x 17 hour contract
The
hours will be to cover the service Monday to Friday, with occasional evening
and Saturday clinic cover.
For
more information or to arrange an informal visit please contact Helen
Humphrey-Shepherd, Matron on h.humphrey-shepherd@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
The
jobholder will be actively involved in providing direct and indirect
compassionate care for patients in support of and supervised by a registered
practitioner. The jobholder will assist in the overall implementation of care
as part of the multi professional team. The jobholder is expected to deliver
and maintain high standards of acute and planned care. The jobholder will be
skilled in taking appropriate action(s) to achieve the planned outcome. The
jobholder will contribute to the maintenance of an environment for effective
care. The jobholder will be expected to practice in accordance with Leeds
Teaching Hospital NHS Trust (LTHT) policies, guidelines, standards and
statutory requirements and operate within defined competency boundaries. The
job holder will work within a ward or clinical department.
About us
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our
process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new
roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve
the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If
you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle,
please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named
contact if you have any questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB
DETAILS
Job
Title: Clinical Support Worker (Nursing)
Reports
to: Senior Sister or Charge Nurse
Band:
2
Department:
Gynaecology Outpatient Department
Location
:SJUH
JOB
PURPOSE/SUMMARY
The
jobholder will be actively involved in providing direct and indirect
compassionate care for patients in support of and supervised by a registered
practitioner.
The
jobholder will assist in the overall implementation of care as part of the
multi professional team. The jobholder is expected to deliver and maintain
high standards of acute and planned care. The jobholder will be skilled in
taking appropriate action(s) to achieve the planned outcome.
The
jobholder will contribute to the maintenance of an environment for effective
care.
The
jobholder will be expected to practice in accordance with Leeds Teaching
Hospital NHS Trust (LTHT) policies, guidelines, standards and statutory
requirements and operate within defined competency boundaries.
The
jobholder will work within a ward or clinical department.
Please
see attached document for full job description and personal specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB
DETAILS
Job
Title: Clinical Support Worker (Nursing)
Reports
to: Senior Sister or Charge Nurse
Band:
2
Department:
Gynaecology Outpatient Department
Location
:SJUH
JOB
PURPOSE/SUMMARY
The
jobholder will be actively involved in providing direct and indirect
compassionate care for patients in support of and supervised by a registered
practitioner.
The
jobholder will assist in the overall implementation of care as part of the
multi professional team. The jobholder is expected to deliver and maintain
high standards of acute and planned care. The jobholder will be skilled in
taking appropriate action(s) to achieve the planned outcome.
The
jobholder will contribute to the maintenance of an environment for effective
care.
The
jobholder will be expected to practice in accordance with Leeds Teaching
Hospital NHS Trust (LTHT) policies, guidelines, standards and statutory
requirements and operate within defined competency boundaries.
The
jobholder will work within a ward or clinical department.
Please
see attached document for full job description and personal specification.
Person Specification
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Competent in written, electronic and verbal communication skills
- Team working
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary), including clearance on blood borne viruses in compliance with Trust Policy
- Ability to travel in between Trust premises and patient homes for posts that involve community visits
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 2 in Health and Social Care, Level 2 Diploma in Healthcare Support or equivalent health care related qualification
- The Care Certificate or in the absence of this the applicant must successfully attain the Care Certificate within the first 3 months of employment
Desirable
- Basic skills Maths and English Level 1 (equivalent of GCSE 1- 9 (A*-G))
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working within a healthcare setting delivering clinical and or personal care
- Insight into roles responsibilities of post
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Commitment to undergo training and education as required
- Basic IT skills
- Caring and motivated
- Compassionate
- Courageous
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Interpersonal skills, confident and enthusiastic
- Willingness to learn and develop their role
Person Specification
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Competent in written, electronic and verbal communication skills
- Team working
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary), including clearance on blood borne viruses in compliance with Trust Policy
- Ability to travel in between Trust premises and patient homes for posts that involve community visits
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 2 in Health and Social Care, Level 2 Diploma in Healthcare Support or equivalent health care related qualification
- The Care Certificate or in the absence of this the applicant must successfully attain the Care Certificate within the first 3 months of employment
Desirable
- Basic skills Maths and English Level 1 (equivalent of GCSE 1- 9 (A*-G))
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working within a healthcare setting delivering clinical and or personal care
- Insight into roles responsibilities of post
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Commitment to undergo training and education as required
- Basic IT skills
- Caring and motivated
- Compassionate
- Courageous
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Interpersonal skills, confident and enthusiastic
- Willingness to learn and develop their role
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).
