Healthcare Assistant

Central London Community Health Trust

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Job summary

Are you looking for an exciting challenge?

Come work for us as a Health Care Assistant

In Sexual Health

We are looking for a part time health care assistant in our busy Sexual Health Clinic in Stevenage. Sexual Health Hertfordshire is commissioned to deliver genitourinary medicine, contraception care and manage HIV care within the community. If this interests you, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Desired skills for this role include

Care Certificate or willingness to undertake
The ability to cope under pressure
Excellent communication skills
Empathy and are non-judgemental
Teamwork

Successful applicants will be offered training

The salary is Band 3

26 hrs per week

Main duties of the job

Assist in the provision of GUM/Contraception/HIV care to patients, supporting and supervised by a registered nurse.

Carry out assigned duties which maintain a quality clinical service, orderliness and safety of the departmental environment.

Fulfil any clerical duties.

To be flexible in the approach to the clinical area and provide cover for any area specified.

About us

Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
Single occupancy accommodation in Central London - (we can help you find accommodation in London, support you with your deposit)
Support with gaining your driving license *T&C's apply
Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
Flexible working options
Annual travel card loan
Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Date posted

22 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,008 to £25,553 a year Per Annum, inclusive of HCAS pro rata (part time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

824-HERTS-5003

Job locations

L5 Stevenage Sexual Health

Stevenage

SG1 1HB

Job description

Job responsibilities

Communication & Relationship Skills

Demonstrate a courteous and helpful approach to clients, their partners and visitors in the clinical area, providing a welcoming, non-judgemental confidential service to all clients.

Carry out assigned clerical tasks as directed by a registered nurse

Cover for clinic reception as required.

Promote the corporate image of Sexual Health Hertfordshire to all individuals, groups and organisations, both within the Trust and externally to the community at large.

To act always as to enhance and maintain effective working relationships within the multi-disciplinary team (MDT).

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Communication & Relationship Skills

Demonstrate a courteous and helpful approach to clients, their partners and visitors in the clinical area, providing a welcoming, non-judgemental confidential service to all clients.

Carry out assigned clerical tasks as directed by a registered nurse

Cover for clinic reception as required.

Promote the corporate image of Sexual Health Hertfordshire to all individuals, groups and organisations, both within the Trust and externally to the community at large.

To act always as to enhance and maintain effective working relationships within the multi-disciplinary team (MDT).

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Eduartion/Qualification

Essential

Higher Professional Diploma in Health and Wellbeing (NVQ/QCF - Level 3) or a recognized equivalent course and a willingness to undertake further training as appropriate.

Desirable

Phlebotomy skills
GCSE grade A-C or equivalent in English and Maths
ECDL Certificate
Registration with the national regulatory body (when it becomes available

Person Specification

Eduartion/Qualification

Essential

Higher Professional Diploma in Health and Wellbeing (NVQ/QCF - Level 3) or a recognized equivalent course and a willingness to undertake further training as appropriate.

Desirable

Phlebotomy skills
GCSE grade A-C or equivalent in English and Maths
ECDL Certificate
Registration with the national regulatory body (when it becomes available

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.