Job summary A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a full time Healthcare Assistant to join the Gynaecology Outpatient team. The department has various clinics including; colposcopy, hysteroscopy, cystoscopy, consultation and specialist clinics. The role requires use of IT, accurate written documentation, recording patient information, logging and sending specimens. Ensuring the clinic environment is clean tidy and running efficiently, trolleys stocked and any issues reported. Working within department policies, procedures and guidelines. We offer the successful applicants a supportive and happy working environment, Successful candidate will receive full training to undertake the role effectively and will be a valued team member. Main duties of the job Gynaecology services are excited to offer the opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to come and join our team. We are a service composing of a 12 bedded ward, Gynaecology Assessment and Treatment Unit (GATU), Early Pregnancy Assessment Service (EPAS) and two Outpatients Units. The successful candidate will be located mainly within the Gynaecology Outpatient Department however may on occasions be required to work on the ward or GATU. The Gynaecology Outpatient Department prides itself on providing high quality care to all patients within its service. The department is evolving to offer patients a better experience with less time waiting for procedures. If successful you will be expected to work with the team during patient consultations and day case procedures such as colposcopy, hysteroscopy and myosures. Flexibility is required for this post as you will be required to work across site at both The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford. About us We are a close team in gynaecology outpatients who are part of a wider team within the Women's' Services unit. We work closely with the doctors to provide optimum care for the patient we serve. We are looking for a health care assistant who will actively participate as a member of the team, who can communicate effectively to put patients at ease, with a willingness to learn and be flexible, able to work towards team objectives and goals. Our team ethos is of professional conduct, friendly, supportive and enthusiastic - ensuring patient-centred care is at the core of everything we do. Date posted 14 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year per annum/pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 223-HCA-023 Job locations The Princess Royal Hospital Apley Castle Telford TF1 6TF Job description Job responsibilities For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description. Job description Job responsibilities For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description. Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE in Maths and English grade 9-4 (A - C) OR Functional Skills Level 1 or higher Desirable NVQ2/3 in Health related subject Experience Essential Can demonstrate an understanding of what is required within the role of a Health Care Assistant in the care setting Can describe the Trust Values and demonstrate how they put these in to practice within their caring role Desirable Previous hospital experience Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE in Maths and English grade 9-4 (A - C) OR Functional Skills Level 1 or higher Desirable NVQ2/3 in Health related subject Experience Essential Can demonstrate an understanding of what is required within the role of a Health Care Assistant in the care setting Can describe the Trust Values and demonstrate how they put these in to practice within their caring role Desirable Previous hospital experience 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 The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust Address The Princess Royal Hospital Apley Castle Telford TF1 6TF Employer's website http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)