Healthcare Assistant - Gynaecology Services
Location
Telford, England, United Kingdom
Employment TypeFull-time
Posted At5/8/2026
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Description
Have you got an interest in women's health?
A full time vacancy (37.5 hours) and a part time vacancy (34.5 hours) has become available for a Health Care Assistants to work on our 12 bedded Gynaecology inpatient ward and Gynaecology Assessment and Triage Unit (GATU) , you will be working within women's health with a dynamic and friendly team.
The ward is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. GATU is open Monday to Saturday 0700hrs - 1930hours.
The successful candidates will be fully supported with an induction, and training needs assessment.
The successful applicant will be closely involved in supporting the patients and their families to help them get holistic care and support them through their journey of care.
Main duties of the job
Provide or assist patients with personal care/hygiene including occasional direct exposure to bodily fluids etc.
Toileting, including emptying urinary catheter bags
After appropriate training undertake clinical activities as delegated by nursing and medical staff reporting any abnormalities,
Observations of temperature, pulse, blood pressure & Heights and weight measurements.
ECG recordings
Simple dressings and removal of cannulas.
Phlebotomy, cannulation and BM blood samples.
Assist patient's preparation prior to clinical procedures and during.
Undertake patient and other manual handling tasks using the correct equipment and techniques following specific training.
Contribute fully to ensure the unit and the kitchen are kept clean and all items and equipment are stored, cleaned and used correctly
Working for your organisation
Our Poppy’s Promise Commitment
We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team — clinical or non-clinical — plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.
We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.
Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a meaningful way, and respond to concerns with p
A full time vacancy (37.5 hours) and a part time vacancy (34.5 hours) has become available for a Health Care Assistants to work on our 12 bedded Gynaecology inpatient ward and Gynaecology Assessment and Triage Unit (GATU) , you will be working within women's health with a dynamic and friendly team.
The ward is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. GATU is open Monday to Saturday 0700hrs - 1930hours.
The successful candidates will be fully supported with an induction, and training needs assessment.
The successful applicant will be closely involved in supporting the patients and their families to help them get holistic care and support them through their journey of care.
Main duties of the job
Provide or assist patients with personal care/hygiene including occasional direct exposure to bodily fluids etc.
Toileting, including emptying urinary catheter bags
After appropriate training undertake clinical activities as delegated by nursing and medical staff reporting any abnormalities,
Observations of temperature, pulse, blood pressure & Heights and weight measurements.
ECG recordings
Simple dressings and removal of cannulas.
Phlebotomy, cannulation and BM blood samples.
Assist patient's preparation prior to clinical procedures and during.
Undertake patient and other manual handling tasks using the correct equipment and techniques following specific training.
Contribute fully to ensure the unit and the kitchen are kept clean and all items and equipment are stored, cleaned and used correctly
Working for your organisation
Our Poppy’s Promise Commitment
We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team — clinical or non-clinical — plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.
We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.
Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a meaningful way, and respond to concerns with p
atience and understanding.
By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values — ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.
Hospital Transformation Programme (HTP)
Our Service will relocate to The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital in 2028 as part of HTP. This move will bring specialist services together in a modern, purpose-built facility to improve patient care and team experience.
We are actively recruiting, and successful candidates will be expected to move with the Service in early 2028. The relocation will follow a formal management of change process, including full consultation and support for staff.
View full details of HTP
By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values — ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.
Hospital Transformation Programme (HTP)
Our Service will relocate to The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital in 2028 as part of HTP. This move will bring specialist services together in a modern, purpose-built facility to improve patient care and team experience.
We are actively recruiting, and successful candidates will be expected to move with the Service in early 2028. The relocation will follow a formal management of change process, including full consultation and support for staff.
View full details of HTP