Healthcare Assistant

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual to join our friendly nursing team within the Sexual Health Services at Sunderland Royal Hospital, the post is full time and permanent. The sexual health clinic is a very busy service providing sexual health screening, contraception services and HIV care to the residents of Sunderland as well as out of area. We are looking for a committed and motivated individual to join the team providing high quality care to people using the service.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will be:

Committed to a high standard of service delivery.

Confident and calm under pressure when working in a busy environment.

Able to work flexibly and show willingness to work across locality clinics.

In possession of excellent communication skills.

Able to work both independently and as part of a team.

Open minded in nature and not judgemental.

Able to work in a highly confidential environment.

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.

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.

Date posted

09 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9155-FCNM-0823-50

Job locations

Chester Lodge

Sunderland Royal Hospital, Kayll Road

Sunderland

Tyne and Wear

SR4 7TP

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full duties of the roll.

To assist the registered practitioner in providing high quality compassionate care and assistance to patients / relatives and their carers appropriate to their needs.

Responsible for carrying out tasks as delegated by the registered practitioner who has overall accountability for delegating care.

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 roll.

To assist the registered practitioner in providing high quality compassionate care and assistance to patients / relatives and their carers appropriate to their needs.

Responsible for carrying out tasks as delegated by the registered practitioner who has overall accountability for delegating care.

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Maths and English at level 1 or above (GCSE A E or equivalent).

Desirable

NVQ Level 2 qualification in health and social care / customer care or equivalent in any subject.

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

Ability to communicate messages and instructions accurately to colleagues, both verbally and in writing.
Demonstrate good customer care skills and the ability to communicate effectively with the Multidisciplinary team, patients, carers and visitors.
Basic skills of empathy and reassurance.
Basic keyboard and IT skills.
Willingness to complete Competency Based Assessments and a Portfolio of evidence, in order to achieve the Care Certificate and any other training related to this role.

Experience

Essential

Substantive customer services experience.
Or
Experience of working in a caring role (paid or unpaid)

Physical Skills

Essential

Ability to assist patients to move, as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Maths and English at level 1 or above (GCSE A E or equivalent).

Desirable

NVQ Level 2 qualification in health and social care / customer care or equivalent in any subject.

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

Ability to communicate messages and instructions accurately to colleagues, both verbally and in writing.
Demonstrate good customer care skills and the ability to communicate effectively with the Multidisciplinary team, patients, carers and visitors.
Basic skills of empathy and reassurance.
Basic keyboard and IT skills.
Willingness to complete Competency Based Assessments and a Portfolio of evidence, in order to achieve the Care Certificate and any other training related to this role.

Experience

Essential

Substantive customer services experience.
Or
Experience of working in a caring role (paid or unpaid)

Physical Skills

Essential

Ability to assist patients to move, as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy

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.