Job summary
Band 3 Health Care Assistant
Integrated Contraception & Sexual Health Services
Hours: 37.5 hrs per week
Permanent
1 vacancy
Based at 624 South Fifth Street, Central Milton Keynes, MK9 2FX
This is an extremely exciting time to be working within iCaSH Cambridgeshire. As the demand for our service grows, we are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Health Care Assistant, with a strong team-working ethic to join our team. Previous experience in sexual health is desirable but relevant training will be provided.
You will be an enthusiastic, proactive individual with great communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, a commitment to delivering outstanding patient care and the ability to handle sensitive information.
The post holder will support the delivery of healthcare for patients attending the integrated contraception and sexual health (iCaSH) service which is part of Cambridgeshire Community Services (CCS).
This may include the supporting of patients who present with sexually transmitted infections, HIV/AIDS, contraception requirements and/or any other sexual health related problems.
Please note that should we receive a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close the advert earlier than advertised
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support the delivery of healthcare for patients attending the integrated contraception and sexual health (iCaSH) service which is part of Cambridgeshire Community Services (CCS).
This may include the supporting of patients who present with sexually transmitted infections, contraception requirements and/or any other sexual health related problems
See job description and main responsibilities.
About us
Rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services across most of the east of England that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives.
There's one reason why our services are outstanding - and that's our amazing staff- who, for the seventh year running, rated us incredibly highly in the national staff survey.
If you share our passion for innovative and high-quality care delivery, then please submit your application and join us on our exciting journey as a leading-edge specialist community provider. All are welcome to apply and our promise to you is a culture which prioritises staff engagement and development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To welcome patients and obtain relevant personal and clinical details as appropriate treating all such information as confidential.
Following training, and once signed off as competent, to act as a chaperone and assist nurses/doctors to undertake intimate examinations/procedures and or sexual health screening on patients.
To provide information to patients as appropriate who attend the department and to those who are diagnosed with a sexually transmitted infection/HIV or require contraception advice, risk reduction advice and condom demonstration.
Where local services require and following training and sign off, provide a service for asymptomatic patients requesting a routine sexual health screen.
Following training, provide a phlebotomy service for patients attending the services.
To support and direct patients to the relevant individuals/agencies whilst accessing health care.
To participate in outreach and support health promotion events when requested.
To undertake in annual appraisal of work, one to ones, and clinical supervision throughout the year.
To be non-judgemental to all client groups regardless of age/ethnicity/religion.
To assist in the updating of clinic noticeboards.
To undertake non-clinical duties in support of the admin team, for example undertake call taking and reception cover including 0300 number answering, registering patients and booking, support data collection and or general patient and non-patient administration.
Following training, register and issue C-card and condoms.
Following training, undertake, read and interpret microscopy slides as directed by clinicians and appropriately document and communicate the associated findings, if required by the clinical service.
Hold the Care Certificate and deliver the associated standards of care or undertake the training at the earliest opportunity upon recruitment to post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To welcome patients and obtain relevant personal and clinical details as appropriate treating all such information as confidential.
Following training, and once signed off as competent, to act as a chaperone and assist nurses/doctors to undertake intimate examinations/procedures and or sexual health screening on patients.
To provide information to patients as appropriate who attend the department and to those who are diagnosed with a sexually transmitted infection/HIV or require contraception advice, risk reduction advice and condom demonstration.
Where local services require and following training and sign off, provide a service for asymptomatic patients requesting a routine sexual health screen.
Following training, provide a phlebotomy service for patients attending the services.
To support and direct patients to the relevant individuals/agencies whilst accessing health care.
To participate in outreach and support health promotion events when requested.
To undertake in annual appraisal of work, one to ones, and clinical supervision throughout the year.
To be non-judgemental to all client groups regardless of age/ethnicity/religion.
To assist in the updating of clinic noticeboards.
To undertake non-clinical duties in support of the admin team, for example undertake call taking and reception cover including 0300 number answering, registering patients and booking, support data collection and or general patient and non-patient administration.
Following training, register and issue C-card and condoms.
Following training, undertake, read and interpret microscopy slides as directed by clinicians and appropriately document and communicate the associated findings, if required by the clinical service.
Hold the Care Certificate and deliver the associated standards of care or undertake the training at the earliest opportunity upon recruitment to post.
Person Specification
Qualifcations and Training
Essential
- Evidence of good standard of general education including basic literacy and numeracy skills.
- Willingness to undertake further education and training /learn new skills as required.
Desirable
- Level 2 or 3 qualification in Health & Social Care or equivalent.
- Sexually Transmitted Infection Foundation (STIF) course - Core.
- Adult Basic Life Support (in date).
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a health care environment.
- Experience of working with the public.
- Basic knowledge of and experience of IT systems such as Microsoft Office (2005 pr newer) Word, Excel, Outlook and internet navigation.
Desirable
- Recent experience of working in a sexual and reproductive health service or equivalent.
- Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience in working with confidential information.
Skills
Essential
- Competent in phlebotomy/venepuncture or willingness to train.
- Willingness to undertake microscopy training
- Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
Desirable
- Experience of reading and interpreting microscopy slides, and ability to appropriately document associated findings.
Safeguarding
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of safeguarding issues.
- Ability to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults.
Person Specification
Qualifcations and Training
Essential
- Evidence of good standard of general education including basic literacy and numeracy skills.
- Willingness to undertake further education and training /learn new skills as required.
Desirable
- Level 2 or 3 qualification in Health & Social Care or equivalent.
- Sexually Transmitted Infection Foundation (STIF) course - Core.
- Adult Basic Life Support (in date).
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a health care environment.
- Experience of working with the public.
- Basic knowledge of and experience of IT systems such as Microsoft Office (2005 pr newer) Word, Excel, Outlook and internet navigation.
Desirable
- Recent experience of working in a sexual and reproductive health service or equivalent.
- Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience in working with confidential information.
Skills
Essential
- Competent in phlebotomy/venepuncture or willingness to train.
- Willingness to undertake microscopy training
- Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
Desirable
- Experience of reading and interpreting microscopy slides, and ability to appropriately document associated findings.
Safeguarding
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of safeguarding issues.
- Ability to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults.
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).
