Central London Community Health Trust

Health Care Assistant

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Job summary

Are you looking for an exciting challenge?

Come work for us as a Health Care Assistant inSexual Health

We are looking for a part time health care assistant in our busy Sexual Health Clinic in Watford. Sexual Health Hertfordshire is commissioned to deliver genitourinary medicine, contraception care within the community. If this interests you, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Please note, this is a permanent contract vacancy.

Required skills for this role include:

Care Certificate or willingness to undertake.

The ability to cope under pressure

Excellent communication skills

Empathy and are non-judgemental

Teamwork

Venepuncture skills

The salary is Band 3, 30 hrs per week

For informal discussion please contact Gemma El Roubi

Main duties of the job

Assist in the provision of GUM/Contraception/HIV care to patients, supporting and supervised by a registered nurse.

Carry out assigned duties which maintain a quality clinical service, orderliness and safety of the departmental environment.

Fulfil any clerical duties.

To be flexible in the approach to the clinical area and provide cover for any area specified.

About us

Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
Flexible working options
Annual travel card loan
Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Date posted

26 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,329 to £26,958 a year Per Annum, inclusive of HCAS pro rata (part time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

824-HERTS-7036355

Job locations

Watford Sexual Health Clinic

Hempstead Road

Watford

WD17 3EX

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to job description, person specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

NOTE: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this part time role

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to job description, person specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

NOTE: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this part time role

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

Higher Professional Diploma in Health and Wellbeing (NVQ/QCF - Level 3) or a recognized equivalent course and a willingness to undertake further training as appropriate.

Desirable

Phlebotomy skills

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with the general public in a customer or client-facing role
Experience of inputting to databases, spread sheets and/or other IT Systems and business applications used in the office environment

Desirable

Experience of working with patients and carers in a public sector environment
Experience of working in a health care environment

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Competent in the use of IT systems for booking and registering patients
Excellent verbal and written skills
Demonstrates excellent customer service skills
Evidence of excellent organisational skills
Able to provide evidence of where you have demonstrated the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Able to demonstrate excellence in Customer Service
Able to meet the required IT Skills for the post

Desirable

Experience of working in an environment requiring an awareness of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

Higher Professional Diploma in Health and Wellbeing (NVQ/QCF - Level 3) or a recognized equivalent course and a willingness to undertake further training as appropriate.

Desirable

Phlebotomy skills

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with the general public in a customer or client-facing role
Experience of inputting to databases, spread sheets and/or other IT Systems and business applications used in the office environment

Desirable

Experience of working with patients and carers in a public sector environment
Experience of working in a health care environment

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Competent in the use of IT systems for booking and registering patients
Excellent verbal and written skills
Demonstrates excellent customer service skills
Evidence of excellent organisational skills
Able to provide evidence of where you have demonstrated the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Able to demonstrate excellence in Customer Service
Able to meet the required IT Skills for the post

Desirable

Experience of working in an environment requiring an awareness of safeguarding children and 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Watford Sexual Health Clinic

Hempstead Road

Watford

WD17 3EX

Employer's website

https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Watford Sexual Health Clinic

Hempstead Road

Watford

WD17 3EX

Employer's website

https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)