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 activities and initiatives.
The role is blended and encompasses both IT, administrative and
reception duties including booking lines and clinic administration. Alongside a clinical role including
chaperoning, venepuncture and clinical support for the qualified staff members.
There may be a
requirement 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 clinical procedures. Supporting the
team to conduct their clinical assessment and procedures. 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 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 always.
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
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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.
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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
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
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 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
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
- Driving posts musty have valid Full UK driving licence
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of general education, 5 GCSEs or equivalent
- NVQ level 3 in health or relevant area (or equivalent qualification/experience)
Desirable
- Training that includes the principals of 'Delay'
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 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
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
- Driving posts musty have valid Full UK driving licence
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of general education, 5 GCSEs or equivalent
- NVQ level 3 in health or relevant area (or equivalent qualification/experience)
Desirable
- Training that includes the principals of 'Delay'
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).
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bishop Auckland Hospital
Cockton Hill Road
Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL14 6AD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
