Healthcare Support Worker - Sexual Health

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

To support the nursing and medical staff in the efficient running of clinics within the sexual health service.

Supporting and assisting medical and nursing staff with investigations and technical procedures.

Chaperoning patients having intimate procedures. Performing venepuncture and processing swabs and samples. Preparing and cleaning clinical rooms for patient examinations.

Main duties of the job

Supporting and assisting medical and nursing staff with investigations and technical procedures. Chaperoning patients having intimate procedures. Performing venepuncture and processing swabs and samples. Preparing and cleaning clinical rooms for patient examinations.

About us

Why work with us

We are a small multidisciplinary team based at Castle Circus Health Centre, Torquay.

Our aim is to provide sexual health services that support healthy relationships and sexual well-being in Torbay and South Devon.

These services include the provision of contraception, sexual health screening and treatment. Termination of pregnancy services and care for people living with HIV.

Date posted

16 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

388-5524814-ACS

Job locations

Devon Sexual Health, Castle Circus Health Centre

Abbey Road

Torquay

TQ2 5YH


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • To participate in team building and communication to develop a cohesive, supportive and effective team
  • To assist with the household and general duties and aware of Health and Safety issues within the work area. Also responsible for maintaining stock levels particularly regarding patient information and relevant paperwork required
  • To ensure confidentiality of all patients details at all times
  • To be aware of routine tests and examinations that medical/nursing staff will carry out. Ensure all relevant equipment required in clinic room for their use. Assist as required medical and nursing staff and support patients during treatments or investigation

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • To participate in team building and communication to develop a cohesive, supportive and effective team
  • To assist with the household and general duties and aware of Health and Safety issues within the work area. Also responsible for maintaining stock levels particularly regarding patient information and relevant paperwork required
  • To ensure confidentiality of all patients details at all times
  • To be aware of routine tests and examinations that medical/nursing staff will carry out. Ensure all relevant equipment required in clinic room for their use. Assist as required medical and nursing staff and support patients during treatments or investigation

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • Good interpersonal and organisational skills
  • Demonstrate a General Education

Desirable

  • Completion of Care Certificate
  • NVQ 2
  • First Aid Certificate

Knowledge and experience

Essential

  • Basic nursing experience
  • Good organisation skills
  • Knowledge of emergency procedures

Specific Skills

Essential

  • Willingness to undertake Venepuncture training
  • Willingness to work with patients undergoing termination of pregnancy treatment
  • Standard keyboard skills

Desirable

  • Venepuncture
Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • Good interpersonal and organisational skills
  • Demonstrate a General Education

Desirable

  • Completion of Care Certificate
  • NVQ 2
  • First Aid Certificate

Knowledge and experience

Essential

  • Basic nursing experience
  • Good organisation skills
  • Knowledge of emergency procedures

Specific Skills

Essential

  • Willingness to undertake Venepuncture training
  • Willingness to work with patients undergoing termination of pregnancy treatment
  • Standard keyboard skills

Desirable

  • Venepuncture

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

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Devon Sexual Health, Castle Circus Health Centre

Abbey Road

Torquay

TQ2 5YH


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Devon Sexual Health, Castle Circus Health Centre

Abbey Road

Torquay

TQ2 5YH


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Nurse Manager

Jane Schofield

j.schofield@nhs.net

01803656504

Date posted

16 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

388-5524814-ACS

Job locations

Devon Sexual Health, Castle Circus Health Centre

Abbey Road

Torquay

TQ2 5YH


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