Working as part of the multidisciplinary team you will support the delivery of outstanding patient centred care for patients attending the out-patient clinic. You will be expected to help facilitate the smooth running of the clinic and this may include explanation to the patient of what is going to happen during their appointment and also providing a chaperone during examination. The service is developing and growing therefore the post holder may be expected to contribute to the delivery of care of gynaecology patients no matter their location within the Trust. The successful applicant will need to demonstrate evidence of their effective communication skills as providing both physical and emotional care and support to patients will be the foundations of your work. You will be able to provide information appropriately and sensitively and support patient and staff in the delivery of information which may cause emotional distress. You will also need to be able to maintain accurate and contemporaneous patient records both hand written and electronically. The post holder will deliver care within a challenging and changing clinical environment so being able to prioritise your workload and manage your time effectively will be paramount. You will have the ability to work well with all members of the team, and under the supervision and guidance of the nursing team you will undertake specific delegated tasks following the appropriate training and competency level assessment, for example venepuncture and assisting with minor procedures. You will have the ability to assess the patients condition and be able to recognise a deteriorating patients needs and be able to implement appropriate care and escalate the situation to a senior member of the team. You will use discretion and have an understanding of the importance of confidentiality and data protection. You will be expected to input and retrieve patient information from computer-based systems in accordance with the Data Protection Act. Contributing to the maintenance of a clean and tidy environment and assisting with stock ordering and supplies maintenance including CSSD supplies will be expected of the successful applicant. You will understand and adhere to Trust policies and procedures maintaining a professional code of conduct at all times.