Job summary
It is an exciting time within community sexual & reproductive health services in Lewisham as integrated contraception, sexual & reproductive health and GUM services continue to develop. We are looking for a full time sexual health administrator/health care assistant.
The successful candidate will work as a member of a multi disciplinary team. You will be an enthusiastic, reliable, non-judgemental individual, possessing good organisational and communication skills.
Evening and weekend working will be required. Although the main base is Waldron Health Centre, the post holder will be expected to work at the other Community Sexual Health clinic at Hawstead Road Primary Care Centre
Previous applicants need not apply
Main duties of the job
There will be a training programme to ensure that you are supported to deliver confidential high quality care.
The post holder will work to ensure smooth running of a very busy clinic by;
- Ensuring that the clinic is managed efficiently and that any concerns are escalated appropriately..
- Supporting the management and processing of results to specific guidelines.
- Managing and reporting issues with reference to relevant policies and procedures.
- Cleaning and stocking the clinical area ensuring stock levels are maintained.
- Ensuring specimens are packed and transported to lab appropriately.
- Chaperoning patients during intimate examinations and providing aftercare for those who require it.
- Assisting clinicians in tasks and procedures.
- Taking blood (phlebotomy skills desirable but not essential as training will be provided)
- Supporting the delivery of asymptomatic infection screening.
- Providing microscopy (skills desirable but not essential as training will be provided
About us
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:
- Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
- Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
- Improving the experience of staff with disability
- Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
- Making equalities mainstream
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as a multi-disciplinary member of the team undertake assigned duties which will include a range of clinical and administrative responsibilities.A non-judgemental, accepting and open-minded attitude is an essential pre-requisite for this post as well as the ability to work flexibly across all service areas.The post holder will deliver assigned duties to ensure the smooth running of the clinical area; deliver delegated patient care and will be skilled in taking appropriate action to ensure that outcomes are achieved.The post holder will be competent, confident and adaptable and will require minimal supervision to complete duties following appropriate training and competency assessmentThis JD will cover Multi services within the Womens and Sexual Health Directorate. The content and examples therein may not apply to all areas but serve as examples of what may be required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as a multi-disciplinary member of the team undertake assigned duties which will include a range of clinical and administrative responsibilities.A non-judgemental, accepting and open-minded attitude is an essential pre-requisite for this post as well as the ability to work flexibly across all service areas.The post holder will deliver assigned duties to ensure the smooth running of the clinical area; deliver delegated patient care and will be skilled in taking appropriate action to ensure that outcomes are achieved.The post holder will be competent, confident and adaptable and will require minimal supervision to complete duties following appropriate training and competency assessmentThis JD will cover Multi services within the Womens and Sexual Health Directorate. The content and examples therein may not apply to all areas but serve as examples of what may be required.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Good general education
- Minimum GCSE in Maths/English or equivalent or NVQ Level 2 in Care or equivalent.
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience of dealing with the general public.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a health care environment.
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
- Basic numeracy
- Basic literacy
- Good basic hygiene skills (e.g. food handling, hand washing etc.)
- Punctual and reliable
- Ability to follow a clear instruction and feed back to senior staff.
- Able to prioritise and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work as part of a team, as well as on own initiative
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Good general education
- Minimum GCSE in Maths/English or equivalent or NVQ Level 2 in Care or equivalent.
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience of dealing with the general public.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a health care environment.
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
- Basic numeracy
- Basic literacy
- Good basic hygiene skills (e.g. food handling, hand washing etc.)
- Punctual and reliable
- Ability to follow a clear instruction and feed back to senior staff.
- Able to prioritise and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work as part of a team, as well as on own initiative
Desirable
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
