Spectrum Community Health CIC

Healthcare Support Worker - Barnsley Sexual Health

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Job summary

Spectrum CIC are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic Health Care Support Worker to work within their Integrated Sexual Health Team. The successful candidate should have previous experience in working within a sexual health setting.

The post holder will be expected to work flexibly within the team, this will include evenings and may include some weekend work.

Main duties of the job

The role will include chaperoning, obtaining samples, microscopy, stock control and assisting clinicians in the provision of contraception and the management of sexually transmitted infections. In addition, the post holder will support administration services when required. The post holder will be able to demonstrate Spectrum's values and behaviours.

About us

BE THE DIFFERENCE IN HEALTHCARE

Join our team

We're looking for passionate individuals to join our diverse and innovative team.

Whether you are starting out in your healthcare journey or are an experienced healthcare professional looking for a new challenge we've got a role for you!

  • Access to NHS Pension
  • Annual leave on your Birthday
  • Welcome payment for some posts
  • Refer a friend scheme
  • Training and Development opportunities
  • Flexible Working
  • Access to Employee Assistance and Health and Wellbeing programmes
  • Up to 33 days annual leave

Spectrum Community Health CIC provides a range of award-winning healthcare services on behalf of the NHS, Local Authority Public Health services, and other partners across substance misuse, sexual health, and health and justice settings. As a not-for-profit social enterprise and Community Interest Company our focus is centred on people - our patients, service users, staff and partners.

We are building on our ambition to deliver the best in health and wellbeing on a values-driven ethos and to maintain the highest standards of patient care and service. We are an expanding organisation, but we aim to grow without compromising on quality and social value.

Our Mission

Holistic interventions delivered with compassion for the stigmatised and marginalised in our communities

Our Vision

Quality healthcare that makes a difference to people's lives, regardless of circumstances.

Details

Date posted

22 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

847-CM-23-V1628

Job locations

Barnsley Integrated Sexual Health

Unit 1 Gateway Plaza, Sackville Street

Barnsley

S70 2RD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information on the advertised role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information on the advertised role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Level 2 in care or equivalent in a health-related course
  • EGCSE in Maths and English or equivalent

Desirable

  • CDL/Elite
  • Typing RSA 1

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding confidentiality
  • Understanding of basic Sexual health issues.

Desirable

  • In depth knowledge of the range of contraception and sexually transmitted infections

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of working in a health care setting dealing with confidential and sensitive matters
  • Confident and able to communicate with a range of people
  • Can demonstrate they are able to work in an organised and methodical way, multitasking as necessary
  • Computer literate, and confident in using a range of Microsoft Office programmes and electronic patient records/effective typist.
  • Previous experience communicating with the general public face to face or via telephone

Desirable

  • Phlebotomy
  • Stock control and ordering of supplies.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Level 2 in care or equivalent in a health-related course
  • EGCSE in Maths and English or equivalent

Desirable

  • CDL/Elite
  • Typing RSA 1

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding confidentiality
  • Understanding of basic Sexual health issues.

Desirable

  • In depth knowledge of the range of contraception and sexually transmitted infections

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of working in a health care setting dealing with confidential and sensitive matters
  • Confident and able to communicate with a range of people
  • Can demonstrate they are able to work in an organised and methodical way, multitasking as necessary
  • Computer literate, and confident in using a range of Microsoft Office programmes and electronic patient records/effective typist.
  • Previous experience communicating with the general public face to face or via telephone

Desirable

  • Phlebotomy
  • Stock control and ordering of supplies.

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

Spectrum Community Health CIC

Address

Barnsley Integrated Sexual Health

Unit 1 Gateway Plaza, Sackville Street

Barnsley

S70 2RD


Employer's website

https://spectrumhealth.org.uk/opportunities/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Spectrum Community Health CIC

Address

Barnsley Integrated Sexual Health

Unit 1 Gateway Plaza, Sackville Street

Barnsley

S70 2RD


Employer's website

https://spectrumhealth.org.uk/opportunities/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Health Advisor

Rebecca Bailey

rebecca.bailey@spectrum-cic.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

22 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

847-CM-23-V1628

Job locations

Barnsley Integrated Sexual Health

Unit 1 Gateway Plaza, Sackville Street

Barnsley

S70 2RD


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