Health Care Support Worker

Job summary

To work as a core member of the Department of Sexual Health team, providing support in respect of both direct patient care and administration duties as delegated by the Sister / Charge Nurse for the department.

The focus of the department is to provide sexual healthcare incorporating the screening and treatment of sexually transmitted infections, contraception, HIV care and health promotion to the population of Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan.

The post holder will be responsible for undertaking a range of designated clinical duties within their scope of competence, be responsible for the maintenance of stock control and general tidiness of the department.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a conscientious, motivated and hard working individual to apply for the position of Health Care Support Worker within the Department of Sexual Health.

The Department of Sexual Health is part of the Primary, Community and Intermediate Care Clinical Board of Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. The focus of the department is to provide sexual healthcare incorporating the screening and treatment of sexually transmitted infections, contraception, HIV care and health promotion to the population which includes a large student cohort.

The role requires the skills of an experienced Health Care Support Worker who would be expected to work autonomously as well as part of the multi-disciplinary team.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.