Job summary
Band 2 - £23,615
Band 3 - £24,071 - £25,674 On achievement of
all competencies.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our
friendly integrated Sexual Health Services team, based in Chester Lodge,
Sunderland. As a team we actively promote a high level of patient care and
respect within the team. We are looking for an enthusiastic
person with excellent communication skills to provide support to our clinical
team, ideally someone who has worked in a clinical environment and has
experience in phlebotomy. Our services include screening and treatment of
sexually transmitted infections including HIV, and we offer all methods of
contraception and support the Termination of Pregnancy service. All relevant
training will be provided to the post holder. The main clinic is open Monday to
Saturday with clinic times from 8.30am until 8pm, shift patterns will vary.
Main duties of the job
The main duties
of the role include assisting registered clinicians in all aspects of Sexual
Health Care.
You should be
enthusiastic, open minded and non-judgemental.
Be comfortable
working in a highly confidential environment.
Family Care is an
exciting place to work that will provide you with an opportunity to grow and
develop. Many of our staff work flexibly, including part-time and we are
committed to supporting flexible approaches to work wherever possible for our people. Please
enquire to see how we might work flexibly with you in this role.
If you are
interested in becoming part of our fantastic team then we would welcome your
application.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE
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 ROLE
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
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and
- Handling Policy.
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Ability to prioritise tasks.
- Ability to communicate health related information in an understandable way to patients and colleagues, adapting communication style to meet the needs of the recipient.
- Ability to communicate messages and instructions accurately to colleagues, both verbally and in writing.
- Basic skills of empathy and reassurance.
- Basic keyboard skills.
- Ability to use basic email system and document clearly, using plain English.
- Basic understanding of health and safety requirements in a
- patient environment.
- General understanding of confidentiality requirements in a health care setting.
- Willing to undertake further training related to role.
- Willing to complete Competency Based Assessments and a Portfolio of evidence, in order to achieve the Care Certificate.
Qualifications
Essential
- Maths and English at level 1 or above (GCSE A-G or
- equivalent).
- Level 2 Health/ Health and Social Care NVQ or committed to completing a Level 2 Healthcare Support Worker qualification on commencement to post.
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Ability to prioritise tasks.
- Ability to communicate health related information in an understandable way to patients and colleagues, adapting communication style to meet the needs of the recipient.
- Ability to communicate messages and instructions accurately to colleagues, both verbally and in writing.
- Basic skills of empathy and reassurance.
- Basic keyboard skills.
- Ability to use basic email system and document clearly, using plain English.
- Basic understanding of health and safety requirements in a
- patient environment.
- General understanding of confidentiality requirements in a health care setting.
- Willing to undertake further training related to role.
- Willing to complete Competency Based Assessments and a Portfolio of evidence, in order to achieve the Care Certificate.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of paid care experience.
Person Specification
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and
- Handling Policy.
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Ability to prioritise tasks.
- Ability to communicate health related information in an understandable way to patients and colleagues, adapting communication style to meet the needs of the recipient.
- Ability to communicate messages and instructions accurately to colleagues, both verbally and in writing.
- Basic skills of empathy and reassurance.
- Basic keyboard skills.
- Ability to use basic email system and document clearly, using plain English.
- Basic understanding of health and safety requirements in a
- patient environment.
- General understanding of confidentiality requirements in a health care setting.
- Willing to undertake further training related to role.
- Willing to complete Competency Based Assessments and a Portfolio of evidence, in order to achieve the Care Certificate.
Qualifications
Essential
- Maths and English at level 1 or above (GCSE A-G or
- equivalent).
- Level 2 Health/ Health and Social Care NVQ or committed to completing a Level 2 Healthcare Support Worker qualification on commencement to post.
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Ability to prioritise tasks.
- Ability to communicate health related information in an understandable way to patients and colleagues, adapting communication style to meet the needs of the recipient.
- Ability to communicate messages and instructions accurately to colleagues, both verbally and in writing.
- Basic skills of empathy and reassurance.
- Basic keyboard skills.
- Ability to use basic email system and document clearly, using plain English.
- Basic understanding of health and safety requirements in a
- patient environment.
- General understanding of confidentiality requirements in a health care setting.
- Willing to undertake further training related to role.
- Willing to complete Competency Based Assessments and a Portfolio of evidence, in order to achieve the Care Certificate.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of paid care experience.
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.
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