Job summary
ELM Alliance are in preparation for the delivery of Sexual Health Services for South Tees. The service is already established and running, with a new delivery model planned for roll-out from 1st August 2025. To help deliver the services, we are looking for a Healthcare Assistant, ideally trained in sexual health. However if you have the transferrable skills that we are looking for, we would still like to hear from you.
The post holder will be expected to
assist and work alongside clinical staff, including Nurses and Doctors and administration staff and managers, in order to meet the needs of
the service and service users. The post holder will be expected to work within their
scope of ability, authority and responsibility.
As this is a Teesside-wide service, the post holder should have the flexibility to travel to all delivery hubs across the Teesside area.
Main duties of the job
Key responsibilities
The post holder will be expected to:
Follow all policies and protocols pertaining to
role, reporting any concerns or issues to lead nurses/administration manager
Provide first point of contact to patients assessed
as requiring asymptomatic screening management
Undertake necessary tests including phlebotomy,
urinalysis and instruction to clients regarding self- testing for STI
Assist with the correct collection and recording of
specimens
Offer advice and education to patients regarding
safe sex practices
Perform condom demonstration to clients and
understand the importance of education
Perform pregnancy testing following instruction from clinical staff
Assist clinical staff, to include: recording of blood pressure, height, weight and BMI.
Undertake chaperone training and be able to offer
proactive chaperone service skills
Assist clinical staff with procedures e.g. implant,
IUCD fittings as necessary, including organisation of equipment both pre and
post procedure
Ensure all client groups receive a safe, friendly, non-judgmental and confidential
service.
Work within safeguarding framework and report any
concerns
Be aware of risk of child sexual exploitation and
female genital mutilation and refer as required
Assess all clients for concerns re domestic abuse
and provide advice
About us
ELM Alliance Ltd is the
Federation of 37 GP Practices in South Tees and acts as a coordinated voice for
general practice in the South Tees areas as well as directly providing a range
of primary care services within daytime, extended and out of hours. The Company was formed by the GP
Practices in 2017 and we have approximately 200 people working for us and with us.
We deliver NHS services to the patients of Redcar, East Cleveland and
Middlesbrough and are wholly owned by the local GP Practices. Our services
include primary care, general practice, clinical services to care homes and
community services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Daily duties will include:
Ensuring
all clinical areas are fully equipped and fit for purpose
Cleaning
of clinical areas as per IPC policy
Replenishing
of stock in all areas, including instruments, screening tools, paper-work and
information
Monitoring
of infection control through completion of audit templates on a daily basis and
reporting any issues to nurse/administrator in charge
Ensuring
disposal of equipment including sharp bins and clinical bags as per protocol
Ensuring
supply of condoms as per protocol are readily available for distribution in all
clinical and reception areas, making note of expiry date and batch numbers for
ease of recording
Ensuring
all specimens are logged as per protocol and available for collection by the
pathology supplier.
Reviewing
and recording those under 18 who did not attend the service and inform the lead
nurse for further management
Recording
fridge temperatures, maximum and minimum recordings as per protocol, complete
check list and inform lead nurse /administration manager of any discrepancies
Ensuring
emergency trolley and equipment are fit for purpose and ready for use ,
complete check list and report discrepancies as above.
Recording
incubator temperatures as per protocol, complete check list and inform lead
nurse /administration manager of any discrepancies
Recording
stock room temperature as per protocol, complete check list and inform lead
nurse /administration manager of any discrepancies
Recording
oxygen depletion monitor recordings as per guidance, report as above.
Assisting
with the management of medicines held within the area
Completion
of weekly drug check in accordance with SOP
Reporting
any discrepancies to lead nurse/administration manager
Ensuring
drug sheets are available for recording and old records archived as per
protocol
Ensuring
rotation of drugs to ensure expiry dates are identifiable and used in order of
expiry
Recognising
any low stock and informing lead nurse / administration manager for
ordering
Following
SOP ensure all drugs/supplies delivered to the area are recorded and put in
secure storage without delay
Following
all medicine management SOPs for safe use and storage of drugs including cold
chain storage
Assisting
with management of results as per protocol and under the instruction of lead
nurse /administration manager, including correct input into electronic system
Ensuring
on a weekly basis that all results have been received from the lab and inform
the lead nurse/administration manager as necessary whilst contacting the lab
for clarification
Assisting
with chlamydia screening both within clinical areas and outreach venues as per
instruction from the management team
With training, support effective Partner
Notification to ensure contact(s) attendance and treatment of Index (patient),
as detailed in Partner Notification Policy under the direction of lead nurse
Assist with clinics /sessions in outreach venues
under the instruction from the Clinical Outreach team
Be willing to undergo anyfurther training
that will enhance service delivery and aid improved outcomes for our service
users.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Daily duties will include:
Ensuring
all clinical areas are fully equipped and fit for purpose
Cleaning
of clinical areas as per IPC policy
Replenishing
of stock in all areas, including instruments, screening tools, paper-work and
information
Monitoring
of infection control through completion of audit templates on a daily basis and
reporting any issues to nurse/administrator in charge
Ensuring
disposal of equipment including sharp bins and clinical bags as per protocol
Ensuring
supply of condoms as per protocol are readily available for distribution in all
clinical and reception areas, making note of expiry date and batch numbers for
ease of recording
Ensuring
all specimens are logged as per protocol and available for collection by the
pathology supplier.
Reviewing
and recording those under 18 who did not attend the service and inform the lead
nurse for further management
Recording
fridge temperatures, maximum and minimum recordings as per protocol, complete
check list and inform lead nurse /administration manager of any discrepancies
Ensuring
emergency trolley and equipment are fit for purpose and ready for use ,
complete check list and report discrepancies as above.
Recording
incubator temperatures as per protocol, complete check list and inform lead
nurse /administration manager of any discrepancies
Recording
stock room temperature as per protocol, complete check list and inform lead
nurse /administration manager of any discrepancies
Recording
oxygen depletion monitor recordings as per guidance, report as above.
Assisting
with the management of medicines held within the area
Completion
of weekly drug check in accordance with SOP
Reporting
any discrepancies to lead nurse/administration manager
Ensuring
drug sheets are available for recording and old records archived as per
protocol
Ensuring
rotation of drugs to ensure expiry dates are identifiable and used in order of
expiry
Recognising
any low stock and informing lead nurse / administration manager for
ordering
Following
SOP ensure all drugs/supplies delivered to the area are recorded and put in
secure storage without delay
Following
all medicine management SOPs for safe use and storage of drugs including cold
chain storage
Assisting
with management of results as per protocol and under the instruction of lead
nurse /administration manager, including correct input into electronic system
Ensuring
on a weekly basis that all results have been received from the lab and inform
the lead nurse/administration manager as necessary whilst contacting the lab
for clarification
Assisting
with chlamydia screening both within clinical areas and outreach venues as per
instruction from the management team
With training, support effective Partner
Notification to ensure contact(s) attendance and treatment of Index (patient),
as detailed in Partner Notification Policy under the direction of lead nurse
Assist with clinics /sessions in outreach venues
under the instruction from the Clinical Outreach team
Be willing to undergo anyfurther training
that will enhance service delivery and aid improved outcomes for our service
users.
Person Specification
Experience
Desirable
- Ideally, the candidate would have a background or some experience in sexual health services.
Qualifications
Essential
- Essential
- Qualified in Phlebotomy
- Ability to work in a team
Desirable
- Desirable
- Qualified NVQ level 2 in Health & Social Care
- GCSE A-C in English and Maths
Person Specification
Experience
Desirable
- Ideally, the candidate would have a background or some experience in sexual health services.
Qualifications
Essential
- Essential
- Qualified in Phlebotomy
- Ability to work in a team
Desirable
- Desirable
- Qualified NVQ level 2 in Health & Social Care
- GCSE A-C in English and Maths
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.
