Senior Healthcare Assistant

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Women's Unit at Nottingham University Hospital NHS for a Band 3 healthcare assistant who is enthusiastic, motivated and caring . The women's unit is based on the City Campus of Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust although cross campus working at Treatment Centre may be required as per service needs.

The Women's Unit is a small unit caring for patients undergoing outpatient colposcopy and hysteroscopy procedures. The post holder will work within this specialised team of consultants , nurse colposcopist, trained and untrained staff . As a healthcare assistant on the unit , you will work under the supervision of the registered nurses to help support and assist patients undergoing gynaecological procedures.

The post is for 37.5 hours per week We are 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. We are a forward thinking directorate and we pride ourselves on team work , 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 and personal specification attached to this advert. If you have experience in women's health, and gynaecology with a flexible approach to working in a small team delivering exception care this may be an ideal job for you

• coordinating clinic
• assisting and supporting patients
• maintaining a clean , tidy well stocked clinic
• Assisting registered nurses to support patients during procedures.

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  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.