Job summary
Are you an experienced Healthcare Assistant looking to work for a Trust rated 'Outstanding' by the CQC?
Our friendly and supportive team based at the Garden Clinic (Sexual Health) in Slough, are looking for an experienced healthcare assistant to join a growing team. We work on a Monday to Friday basis, working 1 Saturday every 4 to 6 weeks.
Due to the nature of this role, we are looking for those who are open minded and non-judgemental, with the ability to work in a highly confidential environment. Previous sexual health experience within GUM is desirable for this role.
You will have the opportunity to be part of a multidisciplinary team, where we offer incredible training opportunities.
Working within Sexual Health, no day is the same and you will be met with a variation of cases including testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections, including HIV, and contraception. Giving you the exposure to develop and enhance your current skillset.
If that's not enough to tempt you, we also offer some of the best wellbeing resources at your fingertips to make sure you are always feeling at your best! As a Trust we celebrate diversity and work hard to create an inclusive environment where people love to work and can fulfil their potential.
Main duties of the job
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
- Flexible working options to support work-life balance
- 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Excellent learning and career development opportunities
- 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
- Free parking across Trust sites
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for you to be considered for this role:
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. For further application tips see the help with your application document attached once you click apply.
If youre someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, you belong at Berkshire Healthcare!
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for you to be considered for this role:
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. For further application tips see the help with your application document attached once you click apply.
If youre someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, you belong at Berkshire Healthcare!
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE Level c in English and maths or equivalent standard
- Competent using Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Email
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care
Training
Essential
- Evidence of on-going professional/personal development
- Qualification in venepuncture
Desirable
- Current training in microscopy or willingness to undertake
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in healthcare setting.
- Be able to demonstrate ability to work positively as part of a team
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work effectively without supervision in a busy clinic environment and support other members of team to prioritise their work.
- Recognition and demonstration of the importance of patients and staff confidentiality and practical implications.
- Proficient in use of a patient database with a high degree of accuracy.
- Excellent communication skills face to face and telephone with good Interpersonal relationships.
- Be reliable with respect to timekeeping and attendance.
- Commitment and understanding of diversity and equal opportunities.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel to multiple sites with own transport
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE Level c in English and maths or equivalent standard
- Competent using Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Email
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care
Training
Essential
- Evidence of on-going professional/personal development
- Qualification in venepuncture
Desirable
- Current training in microscopy or willingness to undertake
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in healthcare setting.
- Be able to demonstrate ability to work positively as part of a team
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work effectively without supervision in a busy clinic environment and support other members of team to prioritise their work.
- Recognition and demonstration of the importance of patients and staff confidentiality and practical implications.
- Proficient in use of a patient database with a high degree of accuracy.
- Excellent communication skills face to face and telephone with good Interpersonal relationships.
- Be reliable with respect to timekeeping and attendance.
- Commitment and understanding of diversity and equal opportunities.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel to multiple sites with own transport
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).
