Job summary
An exciting opportunity has become available to work within Sexual Health, Swindon. We are located in Swindon Health Centre and also run a clinic at Chippenham Community Hospital.
You will need to be enthusiastic, self-motivated and flexible to be able to support members of the public with their sexual and contraceptive health.
You will be working in a small dedicated team consisting of Doctors, Nurses, Health Advisors and Admin staff.
You will have the opportunity to train in venepuncture, close support as well as chaperoning of routine coil and implant procedures and complex contraceptive clinics. We are also rolling out a vaccination training package to Band 3's in our department.
You will be able to process specimens, ensuring labelling is correct to protect patient confidentiality and accurate results. Assistance on the day to day running of the service is also required- stocking/replenishing.
As part of the role, safeguarding young, vulnerable people and adults is paramount and you will receive training on this if you do not already have it.
If this role sounds appealing, we would like to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
Managing the lab area- processing specimens, labelling, decanting urine where needed.
Venepuncture
Vaccinations (coming soon)
Chaperoning
Assisting in complex contraception clinics
Supporting patients where needed
Keeping clinical areas clean, restocking, putting stock orders away.
About us
Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A Senior Health Care Support Worker (SHCSW) is a core member of the team delivering direct care to patients and supporting registered practitioners to deliver high quality, compassionate health care to peoplein accordance with assessed needs and a care plan.You will carry out a range of clinical and non-clinical healthcare, or therapeutic tasks, under the direct or indirect supervision of the registered healthcare practitioner, in accordance with the Trust values.There will be opportunities to develop your knowledge and skills, specific to your needs. Training will be provided to ensure you have the required core skills and skills set specific to your area of work. You will alsobe supported to obtain your care certificate if you do not have this qualification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A Senior Health Care Support Worker (SHCSW) is a core member of the team delivering direct care to patients and supporting registered practitioners to deliver high quality, compassionate health care to peoplein accordance with assessed needs and a care plan.You will carry out a range of clinical and non-clinical healthcare, or therapeutic tasks, under the direct or indirect supervision of the registered healthcare practitioner, in accordance with the Trust values.There will be opportunities to develop your knowledge and skills, specific to your needs. Training will be provided to ensure you have the required core skills and skills set specific to your area of work. You will alsobe supported to obtain your care certificate if you do not have this qualification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- One of the following: Level 3 (SCQF - 6): - City and Guilds 3
- NVQ 3
- BTEC National Diploma
- Experience equivalent to the above qualifications
- Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Math's or equivalent
- Completion of Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support (that maps to the Apprenticeship Standard for Senior Health Care Support Worker)
- Equivalent experience together with Level 2 qualification and working towards Level 3
Desirable
- Venepuncture qualification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of ability to work as a member of a team
Desirable
- Prior experience as a support worker
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience or working in healthcare and ability to demonstrate best practice and act as a role model
- Good time management skills and prioritising work
- Understands and committed to a caring approach to patients & relatives
- Effective and appropriate communication skills both written and verbal
- Demonstrate an awareness of healthcare work and policies and procedures
Desirable
- An interest in working within Sexual Health and Contraception
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- One of the following: Level 3 (SCQF - 6): - City and Guilds 3
- NVQ 3
- BTEC National Diploma
- Experience equivalent to the above qualifications
- Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Math's or equivalent
- Completion of Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support (that maps to the Apprenticeship Standard for Senior Health Care Support Worker)
- Equivalent experience together with Level 2 qualification and working towards Level 3
Desirable
- Venepuncture qualification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of ability to work as a member of a team
Desirable
- Prior experience as a support worker
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience or working in healthcare and ability to demonstrate best practice and act as a role model
- Good time management skills and prioritising work
- Understands and committed to a caring approach to patients & relatives
- Effective and appropriate communication skills both written and verbal
- Demonstrate an awareness of healthcare work and policies and procedures
Desirable
- An interest in working within Sexual Health and Contraception
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).
