Job summary
Healthcare assistants are essential members of the bSHaW (Buckinghamshire sexual health and wellbeing) team. The main work base for this role is Shaw Clinic Wycombe Hospital but the successful applicant will need to commit to working at Amersham Hospital on a Monday 1-8pm. The service is closed at weekends and on bank holidays.
We are looking for someone to join our established HCA team. The successful applicant will work as part of the wider multi-disciplinary team. The role is multi-faceted involving some administrative duties such as stock control to ensure the smooth running of the clinical service, though the majority of the role is clinical.
Main duties of the job
To participate in health promotion in the clinic.
To chaperone in the assessment of individual patient needs including coil fittings, under the direction of the Registered Nurse/Doctor.
To undertake clinical interventions, unsupervised, as delegated by a senior team member, including venepuncture, microscopy, blood pressure, temperature and pulse, administration of vaccines
Screening of asymptomatic patient and use of EPR system.
Management of clinical stock using electronic procurement system
About us
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
- As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
- We'recommitted to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
- As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued, and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
- Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
What do we stand for?
- Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
- Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
- Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- NVQ level 3 or equivilant
Experience
Essential
- Previous Health Care Assistant Experience
Desirable
- Experience in Venepuncture
Skills, abilities and knowledge
Essential
- To have an understanding of current issues affecting the NHS
- Clear concise verbal and written communication to ensure effective liaison with patients and multi disciplinary team.
- Computer literate
- To be able to take responsibility for own workload
- Caring, supportive and non-judgmental attitude
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Adaptable and flexible to change
- Willingness to learn new skills
- Ability to show initiative
Desirable
- Understanding of sexual health and contraception issues
- Understanding of child protection and vulnerable adult issues
Special circumstances
Essential
- Flexible working to meet service and patient needs
- Ability to travel between service sites
- Able to work evenings
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- NVQ level 3 or equivilant
Experience
Essential
- Previous Health Care Assistant Experience
Desirable
- Experience in Venepuncture
Skills, abilities and knowledge
Essential
- To have an understanding of current issues affecting the NHS
- Clear concise verbal and written communication to ensure effective liaison with patients and multi disciplinary team.
- Computer literate
- To be able to take responsibility for own workload
- Caring, supportive and non-judgmental attitude
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Adaptable and flexible to change
- Willingness to learn new skills
- Ability to show initiative
Desirable
- Understanding of sexual health and contraception issues
- Understanding of child protection and vulnerable adult issues
Special circumstances
Essential
- Flexible working to meet service and patient needs
- Ability to travel between service sites
- Able to work evenings
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).
