Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 3 HCA to join our friendly enthusiastic and committed team. The large multidisciplinary team covers East Cheshire providing Integrated Sexual Health and Contraception services under our new brand "Axess".
Experienced HCA's will be considered for a band 3 position if they hold an NVQ level 3 or equivalent, a national care certificate, have IT skills and have experience of working within a sexual health / contraception service.
Applicants may be required to travel on occasion to other locations throughout East Cheshire and be flexible to work a range of early and evening shifts.
We offer a structured induction plan and on-going supportive preceptorship using our whole team consisting of our HCA team, assistant practitioner, band 6 and 7 specialist nurses, specialist doctors and consultants. We are committed to develop the successful applicants providing support on-going training.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be required to deliver patient care demonstrating professionalism, working within competency and excellent communication skills in all aspects of their work. The role is varied and includes venepuncture, assisting with procedures, obtaining base line observations, computer skills, ordering of stock, stock replenishment, conducting STI screening for asymptomatic patients referring onward when required, results management, administrative duties and rotation into a receptionist role are all aspects of the position.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.
The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.
To hear more about our achievements click here https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdf
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Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide an efficient and safe environment for clients and staff, reporting any potential safety issues to an appropriate team member and making suggestions for service improvement, according to Trust service policies and procedures.
To maintain high standards of infection control procedures according to Trust and service policies
To maintain client confidentiality at all times, according to Trust and service policies
To act as a chaperone taking into account cultural and religious beliefs, as directed by clinical staff, whilst promoting a positive image of the service.
Prioritise own workload and organise own workload on a daily basis to ensure the smooth running of the service.
Identify, report (and contribute to recording) to appropriate team member any Child Protection or Vulnerable Adult issues observed during duties, according to legislation & Trust policy
Assist at clinical procedures as appropriate
To report sickness, absence and any accident/incident to the Senior Nurse or her/his deputy.
To work within the community and hospital setting.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide an efficient and safe environment for clients and staff, reporting any potential safety issues to an appropriate team member and making suggestions for service improvement, according to Trust service policies and procedures.
To maintain high standards of infection control procedures according to Trust and service policies
To maintain client confidentiality at all times, according to Trust and service policies
To act as a chaperone taking into account cultural and religious beliefs, as directed by clinical staff, whilst promoting a positive image of the service.
Prioritise own workload and organise own workload on a daily basis to ensure the smooth running of the service.
Identify, report (and contribute to recording) to appropriate team member any Child Protection or Vulnerable Adult issues observed during duties, according to legislation & Trust policy
Assist at clinical procedures as appropriate
To report sickness, absence and any accident/incident to the Senior Nurse or her/his deputy.
To work within the community and hospital setting.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
- NVQ 3 (Health care)
- Evidence of working at NVQ 3 level (Health care)
Experience
Essential
- Experience working at NVQ level 2 within a healthcare setting
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in other areas of sexual health or related services
- Venepuncture
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of confidentiality
Desirable
- Knowledge of Child Protection / Vulnerable adult issues
Skills
Essential
- Good Interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal
- General understanding of sexual health
- Evidence of ability to relate to the needs of young people
- Basic keyboard skills
- Ability to plan own workload according to service need
- Ability to work as part of team
Other
Essential
- Ability to work without direct supervision
- Evidence of continuing development
- Non-judgemental towards sex
- Approachable
- Flexible and adaptable
- Ability to travel between sites
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake expanded roles including venepuncture, basic sample collection, processing & testing (e.g. pregnancy testing) and other tasks deemed necessary to development of role following appropriate training
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
- NVQ 3 (Health care)
- Evidence of working at NVQ 3 level (Health care)
Experience
Essential
- Experience working at NVQ level 2 within a healthcare setting
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in other areas of sexual health or related services
- Venepuncture
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of confidentiality
Desirable
- Knowledge of Child Protection / Vulnerable adult issues
Skills
Essential
- Good Interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal
- General understanding of sexual health
- Evidence of ability to relate to the needs of young people
- Basic keyboard skills
- Ability to plan own workload according to service need
- Ability to work as part of team
Other
Essential
- Ability to work without direct supervision
- Evidence of continuing development
- Non-judgemental towards sex
- Approachable
- Flexible and adaptable
- Ability to travel between sites
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake expanded roles including venepuncture, basic sample collection, processing & testing (e.g. pregnancy testing) and other tasks deemed necessary to development of role following appropriate training
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).
