Job summary
The successful candidate will work as part of a
Multi-professional team and under the direction of qualified health care staff
who will be providing comprehensive, evidence based and patient focused sexual
health care. This includes Contraception
and Sexual Health (CaSH) Genito Urinary Medicine (GUM) and Chlamydia screening
and related public health activites and intiatives. The role is blended and encompasses both IT,
administrative and reception duties including booking lines and clinic
adminstration. Alongside a clinical role
including chaperoning, venepuncture and clinical support for the qualified
staff members.
There may be a requirment to work across the
Trust.
Main duties of the job
Administration and clinical preparation of clinics that may
be based within a hospital or a community setting. Assisting with specimens
ensuring they are documented correctly to proceed to the laboratory.
Ensuring that patients feel comfortable and relaxed prior
to, and after clincal procedures.
Supporting the team to conduct their clinical assessment and proceedures. The
administrative element of the role will require using our Electronic Patient Record. This ensures that wherever the patient is
seen their patient record will aways be
available for the the staff at any venue.
All care and communications to patients their chaperones and other staff will be given in a non-judgmental manner.
Maintenance of strict patient confidentiality at all times.
This is a blended role that requires staff to be flexible within their remit of part
clinical, part administrative. The hours are
flexible and will include evenings.
Sometimes there is a requirement to work weekends.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
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For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.
From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two years
of experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to consider
sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and
have a current visa expiring within 3 months)
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is responsible for supporting both the
nursing and medical staff in the care and treatment of patients attending
sexual health services.
General housekeeping duties related to clinical examination
rooms and laboratory areas.
Liaise with laboratory staff to request stock and results
and process specimens.
Ensure appropriate labelling and storage and transportation
of specimens.
After training as required, to undertake basic clinical
observations/procedures as directed by doctor or nurse. Venepuncture after training and supervised practice
Post treatment compliance and updating of partner details by
telephone after training and supervised practice.
Undertake test and go with appropriate patients
Conduct basic sexual health screening in outreach settings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is responsible for supporting both the
nursing and medical staff in the care and treatment of patients attending
sexual health services.
General housekeeping duties related to clinical examination
rooms and laboratory areas.
Liaise with laboratory staff to request stock and results
and process specimens.
Ensure appropriate labelling and storage and transportation
of specimens.
After training as required, to undertake basic clinical
observations/procedures as directed by doctor or nurse. Venepuncture after training and supervised practice
Post treatment compliance and updating of partner details by
telephone after training and supervised practice.
Undertake test and go with appropriate patients
Conduct basic sexual health screening in outreach settings.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience working unsupervised
- Patient Focused: Understands how their role impacts on the patient journey, and a willingness to place the patient at the centre of what they do
- Achieving Results: Experience of successfully working to deadlines and completing tasks.
- Inspirational Leadership: Keen to develop themselves and others, open to new ideas and willing to share their experience with others.
- Maximising Value: Takes ownership of problems and does not overly complicate matters or involve colleagues unnecessarily
- Working Together: Approachable and able to build relationships with a wide variety of colleagues
Desirable
- Experience of community based work in a relevant field
- Experience of working within a sexual health or contraception setting
Special Requirements
Essential
- The ability to work in a flexible way, including evening and weekend work
- Ability to travel independently to fulfill the requirements of the post
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English
- NVQ level 3 in health or relevant area experience
- Previous care experience or Care Cerificate; or willing to complete within first 6 month of commencement in post
Desirable
- Training that includes the principals of 'Delay'
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of the principles of confidentiality and relevant policies
- Knowledge of policies and procedures surrounding care of young people under 16
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Competent use of IT
- Demonstrate the ability, after training and supervised practice, to undertake Venepuncture and basic clinical observations/procedures as directed by doctor or nurse.
- Able to demonstrate a high level of enthusiasm and commitment
- Able to work flexibly under pressure, rapid pace, and with an unpredictable work pattern
- Self starter, able to work independently, on own initiative and to deadlines
- Ability to plan and organise workload to ensure safe service provision
- Team player
Desirable
- Knowledge of the methodology used for partner notification
- General sexual health, contraception knowledge
- Knowledge of the Chlamydia Screening Programme
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience working unsupervised
- Patient Focused: Understands how their role impacts on the patient journey, and a willingness to place the patient at the centre of what they do
- Achieving Results: Experience of successfully working to deadlines and completing tasks.
- Inspirational Leadership: Keen to develop themselves and others, open to new ideas and willing to share their experience with others.
- Maximising Value: Takes ownership of problems and does not overly complicate matters or involve colleagues unnecessarily
- Working Together: Approachable and able to build relationships with a wide variety of colleagues
Desirable
- Experience of community based work in a relevant field
- Experience of working within a sexual health or contraception setting
Special Requirements
Essential
- The ability to work in a flexible way, including evening and weekend work
- Ability to travel independently to fulfill the requirements of the post
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English
- NVQ level 3 in health or relevant area experience
- Previous care experience or Care Cerificate; or willing to complete within first 6 month of commencement in post
Desirable
- Training that includes the principals of 'Delay'
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of the principles of confidentiality and relevant policies
- Knowledge of policies and procedures surrounding care of young people under 16
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Competent use of IT
- Demonstrate the ability, after training and supervised practice, to undertake Venepuncture and basic clinical observations/procedures as directed by doctor or nurse.
- Able to demonstrate a high level of enthusiasm and commitment
- Able to work flexibly under pressure, rapid pace, and with an unpredictable work pattern
- Self starter, able to work independently, on own initiative and to deadlines
- Ability to plan and organise workload to ensure safe service provision
- Team player
Desirable
- Knowledge of the methodology used for partner notification
- General sexual health, contraception knowledge
- Knowledge of the Chlamydia Screening Programme
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.
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
