Job summary
An exciting opportunity is available for a Band 3 Senior Care Support Worker within Gynaecology Outpatients. The successful candidate will work as part of the nursing team, delivering care at the highest standards within a range of gynaecology procedure clinics. Flexibility and dedication is required, and full support will be given by the senior team.

You will play an important role in supporting the delivery of high-quality patient care, working closely with the multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will be caring, reliable, and committed to providing a positive experience for patients.

The successful candidate will be working across both Russells Hall Hospital and Corbett Outpatient Centre.

Main duties of the job
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.

The Senior Care Support Worker will:

• Be an integral member of the ward/department team working under the direct or indirect supervision of a registered practitioner.
• Be responsible for providing care to patients as delegated by the registered practitioner following the completion of specific competencies.
• Contribute to the maintenance of care environment and quality initiatives to enhance patient care.
• Ensure that their practice adheres to policies, procedures and competencies.
• Act in a manner that upholds privacy, dignity, respect and confidentiality of patients and colleagues.

About us
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.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning and OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.

Details
Closing date: 29 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 3
Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 6 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 253-1026-8140244-NR
Location: Russell Hall Hospital, Pensnett, Dudley, DY1 2HQ

Person Specification
Essential qualifications

• 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

Essential experience

• 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 handling of patients, equipment and stores

Essential knowledge

• 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

Essential communication and relationship skills

• 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

Essential planning and organisational skills

• 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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Please apply through our website.