An opportunity has arisen to join the team in the Gynaecology outpatient's department. We are looking foran enthusiastic individual who is keen to work in a busy environment and enjoys the challenges of day-to-day variability from assisting in clinics to chaperoning for minor procedures within an outpatient setting. An interest in Women's health is essential.
This is a part time post working 24 hours per week
Main duties of the job
To establish a rapport with the patient and relatives and an awareness of the individual patient needs, ensuring these are communicated to the Registered nurses.
To have full understanding of the impact of the patient's condition on their hygiene, nutritional and mobility abilities and needs.
To assist patients, where necessary by the use of appropriate aids/appliance, to achieve physical comfort. This will involve the safe moving and handling of patients to varying degrees dependant on their condition and care needs.
To have full understanding of the patients' gynaecological needs and show awareness and sensitivity to their needs.
Carry out observations and recording of patient's vital signs in recognition of own knowledge and skill/competence, and in accordance with local protocols. Report any recordings outside of agreed parameters to a Registered Nurse in addition to making a written record on both the observation chart and in Patient Profile and general condition.
To identify the potential for stress and to support patients and relatives in the care environment by demonstrating empathy and understanding.
To provide practical and emotional support to patients and relatives who are anxious/upset.
Whilst maintaining a professional attitude at all times, develop sound interpersonal relationships with patients and colleagues.
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About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with
visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise.
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
* Identity Checks
* Professional registration and qualification checks
* Employment history and reference checks
* Occupational Health clearance
* Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
* Right to work in the UK
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We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Person Specification
Experience
* 2 years HCSW experience
* Women's health experience
Education
* NVQ level 3 or similar
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.
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