Senior Care Support Worker - Gynaecology (Fixed Term)
The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Dudley, DY1 2HQView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
29 October 2026
10 days leftJob description
An exciting opportunity is available for a Band 3 Senior Care Support Worker within Gynaecology Outpatients. The successful candidate will work as par...
The post holder will be responsible for assisting doctors and nurses and supporting patients within a range of gynaecology outpatient clinics including Colposcopy, Hysteroscopy and general Gynaecology.
o Be an integral member of the ward/department team working under the direct or indirect supervision of a registered practitioner.
o Be responsible for providing care to patients as delegated by the registered practitioner following the completion of specific competencies.
o Contribute to the maintenance of care environment and quality initiatives to enhance patient care.
o Ensure that their practice adheres to policies, procedures and competencies.
o Act in a manner that upholds privacy, dignity, respect and confidentiality of patients and colleagues
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.
As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information -inclusive practice people promise.
Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.
Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)
Qualifications
Essential
- Maths and English Qualification - GCSE A-C or Functional Skills Level 2
- Care Certificate or ability to complete within 12 weeks of commencing employment
- QCF/NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare or equivalent qualification/relevant experience
Experience
Essential
- Able to undertake a limited range of delegated clinical care duties, e.g temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, blood glucose monitoring, urinalysis, wound observations, removal cannula/catheter
- Able to assess patient/client condition through observation/test results; assess comfort of patient/client, instigate emergency procedures
- Regular contact with bodily fluids when carrying out interventions and or treatments
- Frequent moderate/intense effort required for periods of time
- Experience in a healthcare environment
- Manual handing of patients, equipment and stores
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to recognise limitations of knowledge and competence and practice within these boundaries
- Prepared to undergo further training
- Able to use and update IT systems with patient information
- An understanding of their role within the team
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
- Evidence of effective communication skills including
- Verbal
- Written (legible handwriting)
- Non-verbal
- Compassion and respect
- Ability to communicate appropriately with patients, relatives and / or carers
- Ability to communicate effectively with staff / multidisciplinary team
- An understanding of how to behave / act in a clinical environment
- Positive and enthusiastic approach to work
- Courteous and polite
Planning & Organisational Skills
Essential
- Participation in flexible work patterns / shift working required to provide 24hr service to meet the needs of the service.
- Flexibility to work across the Health Economy
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
16 October 2026
Last checked
19 October 2026
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