Job summary
Another exciting opportunity has arisen to join the busy and dynamic Nursing team as a Clinic Support Worker within the Sexual Health and Contraception Service in Brighton.
The Integrated Sexual Health Service in Brighton operates across three sites, with outreach to other parts of the city. We are a multi-professional progressive team providing a comprehensive, evidence based and patient focused service for Contraception and Sexual Health.
Experience in venepuncture and/or diagnostic microscopy is desirable but not essential as all necessary training will be given to the successful candidate/s. However, excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills are imperative as the role requires a sensitive, confidential and non-judgmental manner at all times. Evidence of previous team working and flexibility is essential.
Main duties of the job
- The post holder will be responsible for delivering planned, high quality non-registered nursing care that supports the integrated service ('the service') aim of providing effective care that encompasses and responds to the sexual health and contraception needs of patients attending the service.
- The post holder will (after in-house training and successful completion of competency based assessments) provide evidence-based, clinical care that supports the nursing and medical teams delivering holistic sexual and reproductive health care of patients attending the service. This will include venepuncture, assisting medical and nursing staff performing intimate genital examinations/acting as a chaperone, specimen collection, performing diagnostic microscopy, facilitating asymptomatic patient pathways, recording patient observations (blood pressure, weight, height).
- Assisting with preparation of clinical areas, ensuring that stock and store levels are adequate. To work within the wider team to maintain stock levels and ensure ordering in a timely manner.
- To work within the services pharmacy task force to ensure medications are appropriately ordered and rotated according to date.
- To work in-conjunction with the housekeeping team to ensure clinic standards for Health and Safety and Infection Control are met at all times.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder will be responsible for the preparation of the clinical area and assisting colleagues in the genital biopsy, Horizon, IUD / IUS and implant clinics.
- The post holder is required to work in an autonomous role when performing venepuncture and diagnostic microscopy to aid clinical diagnosis based upon their microscopy assessment.
- The post holder will work across hub and spoke sites across Brighton and Hove, and is required to work some evenings and weekends
For further information, please see the Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder will be responsible for the preparation of the clinical area and assisting colleagues in the genital biopsy, Horizon, IUD / IUS and implant clinics.
- The post holder is required to work in an autonomous role when performing venepuncture and diagnostic microscopy to aid clinical diagnosis based upon their microscopy assessment.
- The post holder will work across hub and spoke sites across Brighton and Hove, and is required to work some evenings and weekends
For further information, please see the Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Experience/Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 Health and Social Care apprenticeship or equivalent or evidence of relevant experience to vocational qualification at Level 3
- One year Clinical experience
- Good command of English Language
- CSE / GCSE O'Level English & Human Biology
Skills
Essential
- Experience of working in an autonomous role and managing own workload
Desirable
- Experience in a Sexual Health and Contraception setting
- Venepuncture
- Diagnostic Microscopy
People Management and Development
Essential
- Good interpersonal and people skills
- Able to work as part of a team
Desirable
- Knowledge of initiates that relate to Sexual Health and Contraception
- Competent to chaperone during intimate genital examinations
- Aware of confidentiality in relation to sexually transmitted infections, young people and safeguarding
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Able to work under pressure and manage a diverse workload
- Competent in basic IT skills (mouse competent/email)
- Non- judgemental and with the personal maturity to discuss matters related to sex and sexuality
- Able to communicate complex and sensitive information using appropriate language
Desirable
- Knowledge of Healthcare in an inner city
Freedom to act
Essential
- Work within codes of practice and according to professional standards and guidelines.
Desirable
- Take responsibility for assessing service requirements and delegate work as appropriate in response to changing demands
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Person Specification
Experience/Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 Health and Social Care apprenticeship or equivalent or evidence of relevant experience to vocational qualification at Level 3
- One year Clinical experience
- Good command of English Language
- CSE / GCSE O'Level English & Human Biology
Skills
Essential
- Experience of working in an autonomous role and managing own workload
Desirable
- Experience in a Sexual Health and Contraception setting
- Venepuncture
- Diagnostic Microscopy
People Management and Development
Essential
- Good interpersonal and people skills
- Able to work as part of a team
Desirable
- Knowledge of initiates that relate to Sexual Health and Contraception
- Competent to chaperone during intimate genital examinations
- Aware of confidentiality in relation to sexually transmitted infections, young people and safeguarding
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Able to work under pressure and manage a diverse workload
- Competent in basic IT skills (mouse competent/email)
- Non- judgemental and with the personal maturity to discuss matters related to sex and sexuality
- Able to communicate complex and sensitive information using appropriate language
Desirable
- Knowledge of Healthcare in an inner city
Freedom to act
Essential
- Work within codes of practice and according to professional standards and guidelines.
Desirable
- Take responsibility for assessing service requirements and delegate work as appropriate in response to changing demands
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
