Job summary
This vacancy may close early due to a high volume of applications
We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and flexible individual with experience in a healthcare setting to join our team.
Our team provides an integrated sexual health service, combining contraception, genito-urinary medicine and HIV provision.
The successful candidate will contribute towards ensuring that our patients receive a confidential high standard of care. They will receive support from the team and all relevant training will be offered.
Informal discussions are very welcome. I would like to hear from candidates who are enthusiastic about joining a highly-skilled team.
Please do not hesitate to contact Service Manager Susan Howard at Ryton Street, Worksop; 01909 571569
Main duties of the job
- To offer flexible support to both clinical and admin staff in the provision of a comprehensive contraception and sexual health service.
- Organise own workload to ensure the effective running of clinic
- Communicate sensitively and effectively with patients attending HCA lead asymptomatic clinics.
- Contribute to the prevention and control of infection within the clinic and clinical rooms.
About us
TriHealth Bassetlaw is a small team within Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospital Trust commissioned by Notts County Council. The team work hard to provide contraception and sexual health services and comprise of 3 doctors, 2 lead nurse practitioners, 1 service manager, 4 nurse practitioners, 4 health care assistants, 3 admin and clerical staff and 2 receptionists. We are based in Ryton Street Worksop with a spoke clinic at Retford Hospital.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Undertake the necessary training and assessments to fulfil the role.
- Adhere to infection control at all times
- Organise own workload to ensure the effective running of clinic lists.
- Ensure patient comfort, privacy and dignity throughout the patients pathway, support anxious patients and their carers.
- At all times respect patient confidentiality of electronically stored personal / manual data, in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act/GDPR.
- To communicate sensitively and effectively with patients and those involved in their care.
- To communicate effectively with staff in the Trust, other organisations and with the general public.
- Conform to Trust policies, and report any breaches
- Be aware of individual responsibilities and maintain a safe environment in accordance with the Health & Safety at Work Act. Identify and report immediately any untoward accident, incident or potential hazard.
- Participate in Performance and Development Appraisal annually.
- Ensure that nursing protocols and procedures are followed correctly.
- To assist clinicians and nurse practitioners in integrated clinical activities
- To assist clinicians and nurse practitioners in HIV clinics and HIV related patient care.
- To perform Venepuncture.
- To perform urine-analysis and report/record findings
- To assist in delivering nurse led clinics.
- To stain and prepare slides for microscopy.
- Maintain accurate clinical records and charts.
- Prepare trolleys and rooms for clinic sessions and maintain stock levels
- Assist in the preparation and delivery of Health Promotion.
- Be aware of Major Incident Policy / Procedure.
- Attend relevant ward / department meetings
- Adhere to Trust policy regarding uniform.
- Processing of samples and document on EPR.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Undertake the necessary training and assessments to fulfil the role.
- Adhere to infection control at all times
- Organise own workload to ensure the effective running of clinic lists.
- Ensure patient comfort, privacy and dignity throughout the patients pathway, support anxious patients and their carers.
- At all times respect patient confidentiality of electronically stored personal / manual data, in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act/GDPR.
- To communicate sensitively and effectively with patients and those involved in their care.
- To communicate effectively with staff in the Trust, other organisations and with the general public.
- Conform to Trust policies, and report any breaches
- Be aware of individual responsibilities and maintain a safe environment in accordance with the Health & Safety at Work Act. Identify and report immediately any untoward accident, incident or potential hazard.
- Participate in Performance and Development Appraisal annually.
- Ensure that nursing protocols and procedures are followed correctly.
- To assist clinicians and nurse practitioners in integrated clinical activities
- To assist clinicians and nurse practitioners in HIV clinics and HIV related patient care.
- To perform Venepuncture.
- To perform urine-analysis and report/record findings
- To assist in delivering nurse led clinics.
- To stain and prepare slides for microscopy.
- Maintain accurate clinical records and charts.
- Prepare trolleys and rooms for clinic sessions and maintain stock levels
- Assist in the preparation and delivery of Health Promotion.
- Be aware of Major Incident Policy / Procedure.
- Attend relevant ward / department meetings
- Adhere to Trust policy regarding uniform.
- Processing of samples and document on EPR.
Person Specification
Organisational Skills
Essential
- Able to accommodate the demands of the post with flexible working
- Able to work well both as a member of a team and under own initiative
- Able to carry out procedures in a competent and efficient manner
- Able to demonstrate flexibility and be adaptable to meet service needs
- Demonstrate excellent organisational skills
- Be able to work effectively under pressure
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills with multi-disciplinary team /client/ relatives.
- Demonstrate a caring manner with an understanding disposition. Be interested and committed to caring for people from any type of cultural and environmental background
- Possess and display tact and diplomacy where appropriate
- Possess empathy towards individuals with sexually transmitted conditions.
- Show motivation to work in this clinical speciality
- Understand the importance of confidentiality.
Eligibility/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Basic IT skills e.g. email, electronic patient records
- GCSE English Level 4 or equivalent
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 in Healthcare
- Experience in delivering Health Education sessions
- Venepuncture skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a healthcare setting or other relevant suitable experience.
Desirable
- Previous experience within G U Medicine or associated speciality (Gynaecology or Family Planning Clinic)
- Administration/IT skills
Person Specification
Organisational Skills
Essential
- Able to accommodate the demands of the post with flexible working
- Able to work well both as a member of a team and under own initiative
- Able to carry out procedures in a competent and efficient manner
- Able to demonstrate flexibility and be adaptable to meet service needs
- Demonstrate excellent organisational skills
- Be able to work effectively under pressure
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills with multi-disciplinary team /client/ relatives.
- Demonstrate a caring manner with an understanding disposition. Be interested and committed to caring for people from any type of cultural and environmental background
- Possess and display tact and diplomacy where appropriate
- Possess empathy towards individuals with sexually transmitted conditions.
- Show motivation to work in this clinical speciality
- Understand the importance of confidentiality.
Eligibility/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Basic IT skills e.g. email, electronic patient records
- GCSE English Level 4 or equivalent
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 in Healthcare
- Experience in delivering Health Education sessions
- Venepuncture skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a healthcare setting or other relevant suitable experience.
Desirable
- Previous experience within G U Medicine or associated speciality (Gynaecology or Family Planning Clinic)
- Administration/IT skills
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.
