Nursing Assistant - Gynae Outpatients

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Surrey and Sussex NHS Trust for a part time nursing assistant to join the nursing team working in the Gynaecology outpatient department.

The position will mainly involve working in Gynaecology Outpatients but flexibility is expected across all Gynaecology departments.

Clinics that run in Gynaecology outpatients include consultant led general gynaecology, fast track gynaecology, pelvic mass, urogynaecology, pessary change clinic. Brockham Ward is a female only ward with mixed specialties of patients. The Early Pregnancy Unit cares for women up to 16 weeks of pregnancy experiencing pregnancy loss such as miscarriage and ectopic. Crawley Women’s Centre runs outpatient gynaecology clinics and procedures as outpatient day cases such as colposcopy and hysteroscopy.

We are committed to delivering the best possible care to our patients. We encourage the progression of our staff and expect them to keep up to date with training., Communication and relationships

a) Liaises with members of the team within the ward/department, to ensure care is delivered

to the patient both effectively and efficiently.

b) Updates registered staff in a timely manner of any deterioration of the patient’s clinical

condition.

c) Maintains confidentiality throughout all communication.

d) Maintains effective communications between patients, their relatives/carers and the team

within the department under the direction of a registered nurse. Welcoming patients and

their relatives to the ward/department.

e) Supports registered nursing staff by carrying out accurate record keeping, always taking and

relaying verbal and written messages promptly and respecting confidentiality.

f) Liaises with all members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure effective communications are

maintained within the department.

g) Attends staff meetings, including team briefings and reads information as required.

h) Reports complaints or concerns to the Nurse in charge/shift leader.

i) Acts as an ambassador/role model for the organisation.

Knowledge, training and experience

a) Is aware of local policies and initiatives which impact on patient and nursing care e.g.,

Falls prevention, pressure ulcer prevention, nutrition and manual handling.

b) Knows how to access Trust policies and procedures.

Analysis, planning and organising

a) Initiates emergency treatment where necessary and as directed.

b) Assists in the delivery and evaluation of care of patients admitted to the ward in accordance

with Trust and departmental protocols.

c) With due regard to risk management policies and procedures, participates in maintaining a

safe environment for patients, relatives, carers and staff reporting any issues in relation to this.

Responsibility

a) Supports the Ward Manager and wider nursing team in ensuring and exceeding high

standards of safe and effective nursing care. To include:

• Toileting

• Washing and dressing

• Oral hygiene

• Eating and drinking

• Mobilisation (assisting with walking, transferring and repositioning of patients)

• Vital signs monitoring (to include blood pressure, heart rate, respiration rate and

oxygen saturations) reporting and any areas of concern immediately to registered nursenurse.

b) Assists in ensuring that all medical and emergency equipment is kept in a safe condition

and is ready for use when required. Undertakes appropriate training on all

equipment/instrumentation used in the department.

c) Collects information as required and directed.

d) Participates in Nursing and Clinical Audit on the ward as directed.

e) Assists in orientation of new staff to the ward as appropriate.

f) Is aware of legislation and responsibilities under the Health & Safety at Work Act. Is aware

of and follows policies and procedures with regard to patients, themselves, other members

of staff, equipment and the general public.

g) Is Customer Aware and always deals appropriately i.e., politely with all ‘customers’

whether patients, their relatives, carers, other members of staff or the general public.

h) Participates in the performance development review process.

i) Maintaining our patient’s dignity at the end of life and supporting with last offices as needed.

j) Assist with the transfer of patients whose clinical condition has been deemed to be stable by

a nurse or doctor to other departments such as outpatients, radiology etc..

k) Undertakes the collection of routine sampling to include stool and urine.

Physical/mental/emotional effort

a) Has a responsibility in ensuring the privacy, dignity and confidentiality of patients, relatives and

colleagues is respected at all times.

b) Is at times involved in the communication of sensitive/difficult information and subsequent

support of patients, relatives and carers as appropriate.

Freedom to act

a) Practices in line with Trust policies and procedures at all times.

b) Through the appraisal system, ensures own training needs are identified and mandatory

training is kept up to date in conjunction with the Ward Manager.

c) Will act as an associate link nurse for a particular area of practice and feedback information/

developments to colleagues.

d) Takes part in education and training programmes appropriately.

Working conditions

a) Ensures that the ward/department is clean by making regular checks as appropriate to

maintain a high standard and reports findings to senior staff

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We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workforce and actively encourage applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, race and ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation. We can make reasonable adjustments and offer support and advice in a variety of ways throughout the application process.

Successful candidates will be appointed to the first pay step within the band when they start with the Trust (unless they have previous relevant NHS continuous service), thereafter individuals will progress up the pay steps in accordance with NHS Agenda for Change (AfC) terms and conditions. For part time roles you will receive a pro rata’d (proportional) salary payment based on the appropriate pay step/point and hours worked in accordance with AfC and all medical and dental terms and conditions.

Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust operate a 24 hour 365 day a year service and all nursing, clinical and operational roles will require staff to work 24/7 shifts (if required) unless you are specifically advised otherwise as part of the recruitment process.

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Note: Some vacancies may receive a high volume of applications. In such cases, the vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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We take our responsibilities to the environment extremely seriously and have an ambitious Green Plan that we’re delivering. Actions include having uniforms made from recycled plastic, 100% renewable electricity and planting 150 trees at East Surrey Hospital. Read our plan here.

We always strive to be the best place to work and to be cared for.

• We have been named the 2021 Acute NHS Trust of the Year, in the annual Health Service (HSJ) Journal Awards for our clear ambition and vision and a significant improvement journey over a number of years’.

• The Trust is 6th highest rated Trust in the South East and was still in the top 25% nationally for recommended places to work.

• We are rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission and when asked whether the care of patients is the organisation’s top priority our staff rank us the best in the country among comparable acute trusts.

• We pride ourselves on supporting you to thrive in your existing role and to develop your career with us. So with us you’ll get loads of benefits, great training and development opportunities, flexibility and a real community feel.

Benefits to working with us

• Great training and education, including preceptorship and CPD (up to £1,000 individual CPD funding available for nurses, midwives and AHPs).

• Our location: you can access beautiful countryside, historic towns and villages and bustling city life all nearby. With good schools, nature reserves and cultural attractions on our doorstep, and both London and Brighton easily accessible too, there’s something for everyone nearby.

• At least 35 days leave (inclusive of bank holidays).

• NHS pension scheme.

• A huge range of Health Service Discounts at hundreds of big brands. from holidays to gadgets and restaurants to retail.

• On-site nursery.

• On-site Boots and WHSmith shops.

• An Amazon locker and an InPost locker on site.

• Restaurant facilities.

• Full educational library services.

• Excellent rail and bus links.

• The local bus operator offer all new staff one month’s free travel to East Surrey Hospital when they first join.

• Lockable storage for cycles., We provide emergency and non-emergency services to the residents of East Surrey, North-East West Sussex, and South Croydon, including the major towns of Crawley, Horsham, Reigate and Redhill; a community of over 535,000 people. We provide acute and complex services and a range of outpatient, diagnostic services whilst Crawley Hospital and Horsham in West Sussex and Caterham Dene Hospital and Oxted Health Centre in Surrey provide less complex planned services. In 2019 the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated our services as ‘Outstanding’ and we are one of the best performing Trusts in England:

• Winners of Health Service Journal Acute Trust of the year award 2021.

• National Patient Safety Awards winner and strive to be a beacon for safety in all that we do.

• We are rated the sixth highest trust in the South East and in the top 25% nationally for staff recommending the Trust as a place to work or receive treatment.