Health Care Assistant - Sexual Health

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

The Trust wishes to appoint a permanent Health Care Assistant to work within the sexual health team. You will be required to work across the 4 sites based at Clifden Centre (Homerton), Ivy Centre (Hoxton), John Scott Health centre and 80 Leadenhall as and when required.

The successful candidates will possess good communication skills, with the ability to work using your own initiative as well as working as part of a team. We would like someone who has a non-judgmental and empathetic attitude.

This is an exciting opportunity for anyone that has an interest in sexual health and wants to work in this exciting area of healthcare.

Working hours: 37.5 per week

***Please note that applicants must have the right to work in the UK, without the need for sponsorship***

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the role will consist of

Competently deliver asymptomatic testing clinics, processing test samples in accordance to local policy and perform venepuncture when required
Be able to perform microscopy following training
Work across the HSHS sites as needed and support clinic service development such as evening and weekend and out-reach service provision
To test identified symptomatic patients for sexually transmitted infections before clinical consultation to the agreed local pathway
Undertake low risk HIV point of care testing

JMC HCA

Support phlebotomy, pregnancy testing, urinalysis and vital sign recording for other clinicians
Obtain accurate sexual histories and perform asymptomatic STI screen as indicated
Accurately report information gained to the clinician caring for the patient
Clear accurate documentation of all interventions in the patients' notes
Maintain a safe and clean environment
Ensure clinical rooms are stocked according to JMC room checklist
Delivery actions according to management of missed appointments protocol
Be responsible for the appropriate delivery of specimens to the correct labs
Collect medication from pharmacy when requested by JMC team
Assist patients maintaining access to their medicines
Order and maintain stock of patient information leaflets
(Management of HCA paper list when available - TBC aspirational

*Please note that this vacancy could close early if a high number of applications are received*.

About us

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.

Date posted

16 February 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£27,948 to £29,468 a year p.a. inc.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

293-CCS-0488

Job locations

Homerton University Hospital, Clifden Centre

Homerton Row

London

E9 6SR

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s on this page

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent experience in Healthcare

Desirable

NVQ level 3 in healthcare

Trust Values

Essential

Demonstrated an understanding of Trust Values

Experience

Essential

Experience of working as a nursing assistant in a sexual health setting
Experience of working in a busy health care provision setting

Desirable

Previous healthcare experience
Experience of working directly with patients around their sexual health

Skills/Abilities

Essential

Ability to remain calm under pressure and to process patient samples systematically and safely
Can demonstrate ability to work effectively in a busy environment
IT proficient
Ability to communicate with people clearly and effectively

Desirable

Phlebotomy skills

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent experience in Healthcare

Desirable

NVQ level 3 in healthcare

Trust Values

Essential

Demonstrated an understanding of Trust Values

Experience

Essential

Experience of working as a nursing assistant in a sexual health setting
Experience of working in a busy health care provision setting

Desirable

Previous healthcare experience
Experience of working directly with patients around their sexual health

Skills/Abilities

Essential

Ability to remain calm under pressure and to process patient samples systematically and safely
Can demonstrate ability to work effectively in a busy environment
IT proficient
Ability to communicate with people clearly and effectively

Desirable

Phlebotomy 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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