Sexual Health Technician/ Health Care Assistant - Sexual Health

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Sexual Health Technician in The Rosehill Clinic. The Rosehill Clinic is an Integrated Sexual Health clinic based at St Helier Hospital in Sutton. This is an opportunity to work with a dedicated and passionate team within Epsom and St Helier University NHS Trust that delivers sexual health care to the population of Sutton and beyond as part of the Sutton Health and Care Alliance.

Main duties of the job

Health Care Assistant -Band 3

Sexual Health Technician

Based in Rosehill clinic, St Helier Hospital

Based at St Helier hospital, The Rosehill Clinic provides integrated sexual health care, HIV services and outreach services for young people. Additionally the service manages the London Borough of Sutton's Chlamydia Screening Programme and condom card scheme.

Applicants should be open minded and non-judgemental and be prepared to work with a diverse client group. A good work ethic and willingness to learn is essential.

For further information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Service manager Rebecca Young (Bex) on Rebecca.young34@nhs.net

About us

Our vision is to promote independence and health, to deliver high quality, to provide care within the heart of the patient's community. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values & vision and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.

Respect-value and respect other people's knowledge, experience and skills. Listen and act on feedback, be fair and kind. Promote independence.

Compassionate, high quality care-patients are respected and are equal partners in their care. Team goals are patient centred and improvements bottom up.

Innovation for excellence-empower and listen to staff, try new ideas and be brave. Research, upskill and champion digital technology. Set the gold standard.

Integrated partnership/teamwork-All staff work together and learn from each other. Strengthen team work via team events and buddying. Align IT systems and uniform.

Person centred care-Involve patients in service co design and make it easy for feedback to be given. Ensure safe staffing levels, reduce waiting lists and ensure GPs are involved in our service improvements.

Date posted

13 June 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£27,129 to £28,649 a year pa pro rata incl outer london HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

343-6352172-SS-Y

Job locations

St Helier Hospital

Wrythe Lane

Carshalton

SM5 1AA


Job description

Job responsibilities

The post of a Sexual Health Technician in Sexual Health is characterised by four principle role functions:

  • Supporting Clinical Practice
  • Independent clinical activity
  • Supporting administration functions as required
  • Participating in mandatory training and education, research, training and development

The balance between clinical practice and administration tasks will vary according to day to day priorities but will be negotiated overall with the charge nurse and service manager.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post of a Sexual Health Technician in Sexual Health is characterised by four principle role functions:

  • Supporting Clinical Practice
  • Independent clinical activity
  • Supporting administration functions as required
  • Participating in mandatory training and education, research, training and development

The balance between clinical practice and administration tasks will vary according to day to day priorities but will be negotiated overall with the charge nurse and service manager.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • Previous experience in a healthcare environment, ideally in sexual health services
  • NVQ level 3 in care or equivalent

Desirable

  • English GCSE or equivalent at grade C or above

Experience/ Skills

Essential

  • Previous experience of PAS or other computerised patient management systems
  • Good level of computer skills
  • Experience in Venepuncture and Administering vaccinations or the willingness to undertake this training

Desirable

  • Experience in sexual health setting

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Good understanding of Equality and Diversity
  • Non judgemental , comfortable discussing sexual matters
Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • Previous experience in a healthcare environment, ideally in sexual health services
  • NVQ level 3 in care or equivalent

Desirable

  • English GCSE or equivalent at grade C or above

Experience/ Skills

Essential

  • Previous experience of PAS or other computerised patient management systems
  • Good level of computer skills
  • Experience in Venepuncture and Administering vaccinations or the willingness to undertake this training

Desirable

  • Experience in sexual health setting

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Good understanding of Equality and Diversity
  • Non judgemental , comfortable discussing sexual matters

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

St Helier Hospital

Wrythe Lane

Carshalton

SM5 1AA


Employer's website

https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

St Helier Hospital

Wrythe Lane

Carshalton

SM5 1AA


Employer's website

https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Service Manager

Elizabeth Sherlock

elizabeth.sherlock@nhs.net

Date posted

13 June 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£27,129 to £28,649 a year pa pro rata incl outer london HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

343-6352172-SS-Y

Job locations

St Helier Hospital

Wrythe Lane

Carshalton

SM5 1AA


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