Sexual Health Assistant Practitioner - PrEP Access Facilitator

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical responsibilities

Utilising Trust policies and protocols, under the proximal supervision of the clinical practitioner, the assistant practitioner will:

Undertake asymptomatic screening and be able to order routine bloods/investigations and have a basic understanding of normal and altered values.

Provide up to date information about PrEP to those eligible and to recruit new users of PrEP from previously underserved populations, namely, women, overseas individuals, and groups already identified as Outreach cohorts.

Undertake a designated range of patient assessments such as reviewing a medical history and reporting any changes to the clinical team.

Utilise clinical skills appropriately to enhance the delivery of patient care e.g. Venepuncture, immunisation and provision of medication under direction of Patient Specific Directions (PSDs).

Manage and maintain own treatment lists for Chlamydia and a range of routine contraceptions, with use of PSDs.

Manage and administer cryotherapy treatment to relevant and appropriate patients.

Undertake partner notification (PN) and/or support patients to use online e-PN.

Assess those patients with special need such as those under 16 and discuss with clinical team where appropriate and according to Trust guidelines.

Manage recall of patients such as Hepatitis A/B & HPV vaccinations, repeat Chlamydia testing and Depo Provera injection.

Function as an effective member of the multi-disciplinary team

Organise and prioritise time effectively.

Undertake clinical audits for example infection control audits

• Undertake pregnancy testing according to clinical protocols liaising with clinical team where appropriate according to clinical guidelines.
• Outreach work in the community as appropriate.

Recognises the need for referral and undertake appropriate referrals to clinical practitioners and/or services within the NHS, independent & voluntary sectors.

Undertake, monitor & record basic observations temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration.

Promote and value the rights, responsibilities and diversity of people

Team working.

Coordinate a team of support workers in care delivery and where appropriate other students.

Work effectively as part of a multi disciplinary team recognising the contribution of all team members in meeting patients needs.

Actively participate in team development and make suggestions to the team on service improvements.

Educational Responsibilities.

To develop and maintain own clinical skills and knowledge using a competency framework to ensure effective care delivery

To ensure compliance with mandatory training and personal development plans

Demonstrate procedures to and supervise unqualified staff. Contribute to the learning environment within the service and team mentoring at an optimum level.

Supervise, assess and mentor Trainee Healthcare Support workers, Trainee Assistant Practitioners, assist in the supervision and learning of other students with the exception of their assessment.

Promote and participate in the Health Education both personally and with all patients and relatives as appropriate.

Professional responsibilities.

Exhibit professional behaviour and attitude at all times, and demonstrate excellent customer care skills.

Recognise the level of competence to ensure safe practice.

Be familiar with and abide by Trust policies and procedures to ensure to ensure optimum patient care and safety of patients and staff.

Adhere to trust uniform policy.

Take personal responsibility for keeping up to date with new developments and participate in research/ clinical audit. Attendance at annual update sessions is mandatory.

Act as a role model by upholding and implementing good practice in the workplace, always ensuring the highest standards of evidenced based care.

Take every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve knowledge.

Identify objectives within a PDP that support the delivery of high standards of clinical care

Communication.

Provide verbal reports and maintain written reports on the patients condition for professionally qualified workers. Maintain confidentiality at all times.

Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt communication style to the situation/person.

Communicate effectively with patients, staff and relatives.

Report all accidents and incidents involving self, patients, staff or visitors according to procedure.

Participate in multi-disciplinary meetings.

* The post holder shall as necessary provide cover for and undertake duties of absent colleagues.

* The post holder shall follow all the policies and procedures of the organisation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Foundation degree in assisting professional practice/equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Previous health care experience
• Ability to provide excellent patient care

Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to analyze patient progress in response to care given
• Understands the role of audit in assuring standards of care and can undertake audits in practice.

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the Healthcare setting.
• Basic Computer Skills: I/E can use PAS systems, email and can access policies on the Trust intranet

Other

Essential

• A good team player supportive of colleagues and patients

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Axess Sexual Health, The Beat

6 David Lewis Street

Liverpool

L1 4AP

Employer's website

https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)