Clinical Support Worker with special interest in colposcopy data audit
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
An opportunity has arisen within the Women's Unit at Nottingham University Hospital Trust for a Band 3 Clinical Support Worker with a special interest in Colposcopy Data Audit who is enthusiastic, motivated, and caring.
The Women's unit is based on the City Campus of Nottingham University Hospital NHS Trust. We are a small unit caring predominantly for patients undergoing outpatient colposcopy and hysteroscopy procedures. As a Clinical Support Worker with a special interest in colposcopy data, you will work under the supervision of a registered nurse to help support and assist patients undergoing outpatient gynaecological procedures and assist Clinical Nurse specialists and consultants within the Colposcopy team with the maintenance of the unit's databases and developing a working knowledge of software packages within the service, preparation of data prior to each colposcopy clinic to ensure real-time data.
The post is for 30 hours per week.
The unit has a caring and supportive team of nurses and support staff dedicated to the delivery of effective patient care. Good communication skills and the ability to work flexibly as part of a team are essential.
As a caring and positive person, you will be committed to delivering high-quality care while adhering to trust values and behaviours.
We are a forward-thinking directorate and pride ourselves on teamwork and the delivery of high standards of care and patient safety.
Main duties of the job
In addition to the summary below, you need to familiarise yourself with the full job description.
If you have experience in women's health and Colposcopy with a flexible approach to working in a small team and experience in data input, this may be an ideal role for you.
* Carry out a number of designated tasks which will involve direct patient care in support of and under the supervision of a registered nurse.
* Work as an effective member of the multidisciplinary team.
* Assist clinicians within the colposcopy team with the maintenance of the unit's databases.
* Prepare data prior to each colposcopy clinic to ensure real-time data collection.
* Assist with the collation of statistical data for audit purposes and maintain a high standard of data quality within the colposcopy service.
About us
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education, and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world-class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for more detailed information about this role.
Person Specification
Training and Qualification
* Good standard of Numeracy and Literacy
* NVQ 2/3 in health and social care
* Experience in Colposcopy
* Care certificate
Experience
* Previous experience in dealing with patients in an outpatient care setting
* Knowledge of Microsoft Office, web HISS, and Excel
Communication and Relationship Skills
* Demonstrate clear and effective written and verbal communication skills
* Work as a team and independently
Analytical and Judgement skills
* Understand the importance of instructions and written procedures
Planning and Organisation skills
* Organisational skills with the ability to work to a deadline
Physical skills
* Capable of using equipment within a workplace environment
* Use of VDU equipment and keyboards
* Evidence of moving and handling training
Values and Behaviours
* Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's behavioural standards
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 name
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum pro rata
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