Job summary Are you looking for a new challenge? Are you motivated and consistently deliver excellent standards of patient care? If the answer to both of these questions is yes, we would love to hear from you. The Women's Health Unit is a complex in- patient and out-patient/ day case service for gynaecology patients and is open 7am - 10pm, 7 days a week. The post holder will be expected to work a range of shifts Monday to Friday, including Bank Holidays. A variety of treatments and procedures are undertaken, including the medical and surgical management of miscarriages and termination of pregnancies. Main duties of the job Applicants must be currently working in a health care setting (or have experience within the past 12 months) and be able to work under their own initiative and as part of the multi-professional team. Experience of caring for patients receiving gynaecology care would be advantageous, but not essential as a full induction period and subsequent support will be in place. Experience of working within both in-patient and out-patient services would also be an advantage. About us Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a well performing Foundation Trust serving a population of around 441,000 across the Bolsover, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Dales, North Amber Valley, High Peak and North East Derbyshire districts. With a workforce of around 4,200 staff and good financial control and was recently rated "Good" by the CQC. We are committed to working with our partners in Health and Social Care to deliver long term financial sustainability and resilience in our performance to ensure we provide high quality services and excellent patient care. Date posted 24 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year pro rata per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 166-FC-7064776 Job locations Chesterfield Royal Hospital Chesterfield & North Derbyshire Royal Hospital Chesterfield Road Calow Chesterfield S44 5BL Job description Job responsibilities Act as a chaperone to medical and other support staff, acting as the patients advocate and ensuring that examinations and procedures are performed with the patients full understanding, co-operation and consent. Assist in the admission and discharge processes, including those admitted for day case surgery. Assist the nursing and medical staff during specialist out-patient procedures, e.g. hysteroscopy, colposcopy and termination of pregnancy services. Undertake specific clinical tasks, procedures and tests, as directed by nursing staff and after specific competency-based training, including caring for pre and post operative ladies. Report any abnormal findings/concerns to the qualified nursing staff or medical staff. Liaise and communicate relevant information to other members of the multi-professional team. Be familiar with equipment used in connection with duties, reporting any deficiencies to the nurse in charge. Check stock levels of supplies, stationary, linen and other non-medical equipment, ensuring efficient use of available resources. Complete daily Health & Safety checks to ensure a safe working environment is maintained. Report any concerns to the Nurse in Charge. Assist with equipment testing and maintenance (e.g., pregnancy testing and urinalysis machines). Undertake the preparation of patients notes as required. Acknowledge concerns or complaints raised by patients/ relatives and inform the nurse in charge. Assist in the induction and training of newly appointed support staff. Proactively encourage feedback from patients via the divisional and Trust processes. Training and Education Ensure basic understanding of the principles of safeguarding, Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty assessment. Job description Job responsibilities Act as a chaperone to medical and other support staff, acting as the patients advocate and ensuring that examinations and procedures are performed with the patients full understanding, co-operation and consent. Assist in the admission and discharge processes, including those admitted for day case surgery. Assist the nursing and medical staff during specialist out-patient procedures, e.g. hysteroscopy, colposcopy and termination of pregnancy services. Undertake specific clinical tasks, procedures and tests, as directed by nursing staff and after specific competency-based training, including caring for pre and post operative ladies. Report any abnormal findings/concerns to the qualified nursing staff or medical staff. Liaise and communicate relevant information to other members of the multi-professional team. Be familiar with equipment used in connection with duties, reporting any deficiencies to the nurse in charge. Check stock levels of supplies, stationary, linen and other non-medical equipment, ensuring efficient use of available resources. Complete daily Health & Safety checks to ensure a safe working environment is maintained. Report any concerns to the Nurse in Charge. Assist with equipment testing and maintenance (e.g., pregnancy testing and urinalysis machines). Undertake the preparation of patients notes as required. Acknowledge concerns or complaints raised by patients/ relatives and inform the nurse in charge. Assist in the induction and training of newly appointed support staff. Proactively encourage feedback from patients via the divisional and Trust processes. Training and Education Ensure basic understanding of the principles of safeguarding, Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty assessment. Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Healthcare related NVQ qualification (or equivalent) or willingness to work towards. Completion of The Care Certificate Experience Essential Evidence of being able to work alone, under the supervision of a qualified member of staff. Ability to work within a team. Currently working in a health care setting. Desirable Experience in gynaecology services Experience in out-patient & in-patient services in an acute hospital environment Skills and Knowledge Essential Able to organise and prioritise own workload. Ability to work effectively within a team. Understands the limitations of the Healthcare Assistant role and sphere of practice. Desirable Competent in phlebotomy/cannulation. Personal Attributes Essential Willingness to contribute to own personal development and the development of the service. Awareness of confidentiality. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrates our Proud to CARE Values Desirable Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement. Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Healthcare related NVQ qualification (or equivalent) or willingness to work towards. Completion of The Care Certificate Experience Essential Evidence of being able to work alone, under the supervision of a qualified member of staff. Ability to work within a team. Currently working in a health care setting. Desirable Experience in gynaecology services Experience in out-patient & in-patient services in an acute hospital environment Skills and Knowledge Essential Able to organise and prioritise own workload. Ability to work effectively within a team. Understands the limitations of the Healthcare Assistant role and sphere of practice. Desirable Competent in phlebotomy/cannulation. Personal Attributes Essential Willingness to contribute to own personal development and the development of the service. Awareness of confidentiality. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrates our Proud to CARE Values Desirable Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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 Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Chesterfield Royal Hospital Chesterfield & North Derbyshire Royal Hospital Chesterfield Road Calow Chesterfield S44 5BL Employer's website https://www.chesterfieldroyal.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)