South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Sexual Health Healthcare Assistant

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Job summary

This is a part-time post for 28 hours per week.

South Tyneside and Gateshead sexual heath team has an exciting opportunity for a passionate and committed Healthcare Assistant. We are looking for a friendly and enthusiastic person with a flexible approach to provide support to the clinical team. This part time role (28 hours), will be predominantly based within the community sexual health clinic at Gateshead Sexual Health Service in Trinity Square Health Centre, however, to meet service need, the post holder may also be required to work from Palmers Community Hospital in Jarrow and outreach clinical locations.

We are a friendly, community based, multi-disciplinary team. We are committed to delivering high quality, integrated sexual health care for the local population, our service includes both contraceptive and genito urinary medicine. The post holder must be able to maintain a sensitive and non-judgemental approach to support patients with their sexual health needs.

Main duties of the job

The sexual health service is part of the community directorate within South Tyneside and Sunderland Foundation Trust.

The successful candidate will be an experienced Healthcare Assistant who can demonstrate they have an interest in sexual health and a desire to develop the skills and knowledge required for the role:

Maintain and respect strict confidentiality standards for service users.

Maintain a sensitive and non-judgemental approach when working with service users.

The post holder will be required to work evening and weekend duties as part of a monthly roster.

The post holder will be required to travel between clinic locations and for meetings as necessary.

Able to work effectively as part of the wider sexual health team and demonstrate excellent communication skills.

About us

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.

Date posted

25 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year Pay Award Pending 24/25 £24,071- £25,674 Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

C9155-CMNM-0924-45

Job locations

Trinity Square Health Centre

West Street

Gateshead

Tyne and Wear

NE8 1AD

Palmer Community Hospital

Wear Street

Jarrow

Tyne And Wear

NE32 3UX

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

To work as a member of the Sexual Health Service providing care for patients attending integrated/GUM and CASH settings.

To support and assist qualified nursing staff in the provision of skilled nursing care.

To ensure that the highest level of patient care is achieved at all times in the most effective manner.

To assist with the day to day care of patients.

Chaperone for and assist medical and nursing staff during procedures e.g. taking specimens and biopsy.

Perform venepuncture (unsupervised) at the request of medical and nursing staff and be able to interpret clinical requests accurately from the medical record.

To work with service users in a non judgemental manner in order to promote health outcomes.

To comply with the Trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

To work as a member of the Sexual Health Service providing care for patients attending integrated/GUM and CASH settings.

To support and assist qualified nursing staff in the provision of skilled nursing care.

To ensure that the highest level of patient care is achieved at all times in the most effective manner.

To assist with the day to day care of patients.

Chaperone for and assist medical and nursing staff during procedures e.g. taking specimens and biopsy.

Perform venepuncture (unsupervised) at the request of medical and nursing staff and be able to interpret clinical requests accurately from the medical record.

To work with service users in a non judgemental manner in order to promote health outcomes.

To comply with the Trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification.

Desirable

NVQ level 3 or working towards in Health and Social Care.

Physical Skills

Essential

Ability to assist clients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
Carriage of equipment necessary for role.
Car driver with access to a car.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Understanding and experience of delivering holistic care.
Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
Good interpersonal skills and able to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to organise and prioritise workload.
Flexible, motivated and positive approach to career development.
Works to agreed standards and within protocols under supervision.
Willing to undertake further training to support role development.

Desirable

IT skills.
Skills in an acute or community health setting.

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in a NHS nursing environment. Experience of performing diagnostic tests e.g. venepuncture and screening for chlamydia and gonorrhoea.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification.

Desirable

NVQ level 3 or working towards in Health and Social Care.

Physical Skills

Essential

Ability to assist clients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
Carriage of equipment necessary for role.
Car driver with access to a car.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Understanding and experience of delivering holistic care.
Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
Good interpersonal skills and able to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to organise and prioritise workload.
Flexible, motivated and positive approach to career development.
Works to agreed standards and within protocols under supervision.
Willing to undertake further training to support role development.

Desirable

IT skills.
Skills in an acute or community health setting.

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in a NHS nursing environment. Experience of performing diagnostic tests e.g. venepuncture and screening for chlamydia and gonorrhoea.

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.