Senior Healthcare Assistant

University Hospital Southampton ,
Southampton, Hampshire
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We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated Senior Health Care Assistant at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) to join our small, friendly, and dedicated pre-assessment team within the women and newborn care group at the Princess Anne Hospital. This position is part time 30 hours on a permanent basis. The pre-assessment clinic assesses and prepares patients for investigations and surgery. ABOUT THE TEAM The service is run from Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, working alongside the Outpatient clinics. We offer a unique "One Stop" experience for patients and have been the pioneers for this model of practice within the Trust. The post holder will work closely with a multi-professional team across: * outpatients, covering gynaecology, maternity and breast services * early pregnancy/gynae assessment unit * hysteroscopy/colposcopy * Bramshaw women's unit * theatres WHAT YOU'LL DO You will be working within the "One Stop" pre-operative assessment service, ensuring that patients are reviewed from clinic and pre-assessed on the day if appropriate, whilst also supporting and working closely with the Nurse Led pre-assessment service. Your role will be crucial to ensuring an excellent patient experience throughout their pathway. This demanding role offers the opportunity to develop a range of skills including: * venesection * working with multidisciplinary teams * organisation and planning * interpersonal skills WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR We are looking for a caring, motivated individual who * Possess excellent communication skills * Has experience within a surgical pre-operative assessment service. * Is able to work as part of a team and under own initiative. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU As one of the largest acute teaching Trust's in England, we can offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. We believe you deserve the best possible surroundings in which to do your job and we want to support you in doing your job to the best of your ability. As a Trust, we support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. You'll have an opportunity to discuss this at interview. Our LiveWell and inspire programme offers opportunities, support and advice, including smoking cessation services, exercise and activity classes, and support for mental health. UHS employees are able to access a huge range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata) on appointment, can access on-site nursery facilities (subject to availability), and we offer a generous pension scheme. ABOUT OUR TRUST AND SOUTHAMPTON UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care. Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and only an hour on the train from central London. The New Forest National Park and the beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than those in London, 13 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted and 13 nearby green spaces to enjoy. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Interviews will be held on Thursday, 23 July 2020. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR TO APPLY If you're interested in applying for this role, we'd encourage you to get in touch using the contact information at the bottom of this advert with any questions or if you would like to arrange an informal visit. Alternatively, if you're ready to apply, please follow the link below to complete an application. For further details / informal visits contact: Victoria Sendall Senior Sister 023 8120 1078 Victoria.sendall@uhs.nhs.uk Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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