Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join the new Powys Health Protection Service. The Health Protection Assistant is a multi-skilled role using skills, experience, and learning to contribute to a strong and sustainable partnership Health Protection Service for Powys.
This full/part time role will work across the service as part of an agile multidisciplinary team, initially supporting the following areas o Health Protection o Emergency Planning o Health Improvement
This is an ideal development opportunity for someone who sees a future in broader Public Health.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
Working under supervision, you will be expected to provide support, health protection advice/education to individuals and communities in Powys to prevent infections or further exposure to infectious disease. This will involve the ability to travel, with light equipment, between and work from various sites within Powys to support community work and outreach activities.
You will fulfil a crucial role for incident/outbreak management by obtaining samples , eg. swab sampling, taking blood samples, according to national and local guidance/SOPs and play a role in ensuring these samples transported correctly to laboratories.
You will also support a variety of projects to improve health such as healthy eating and vaccinations. This will require a flexible and adaptable approach with a compassionate patient focused attitude.
About us
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), contribute to the management of infectious and environmental hazards in Powys, support the response to any health protection incidents and support proactive health protection and promotion projects.
Undertake delegated proactive health protection project work and activities to promote behavioural change interventions for Powys residents and communities, in line with agreed protocols. You will be expected to work independently in community sessions to deliver training, but also as part of a multi-disciplinary team to take on broader health related projects.
Use excellent communication skills via telephone, Outlook, and Teams to facilitate working with colleagues who are based at different sites within Powys or working remotely. Support the Health Protection Team with administration tasks if/as required, e.g., creating/maintaining spreadsheets for coordination of tasks, assisting with production of promotional/educational materials using PowerPoint or another package.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), contribute to the management of infectious and environmental hazards in Powys, support the response to any health protection incidents and support proactive health protection and promotion projects.
Undertake delegated proactive health protection project work and activities to promote behavioural change interventions for Powys residents and communities, in line with agreed protocols. You will be expected to work independently in community sessions to deliver training, but also as part of a multi-disciplinary team to take on broader health related projects.
Use excellent communication skills via telephone, Outlook, and Teams to facilitate working with colleagues who are based at different sites within Powys or working remotely. Support the Health Protection Team with administration tasks if/as required, e.g., creating/maintaining spreadsheets for coordination of tasks, assisting with production of promotional/educational materials using PowerPoint or another package.
Person Specification
English
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 (ideally in Health and Social Care) or equivalent experience
- Assisting and supporting patients to promote their own wellbeing
- Computer literate and experience of using Microsoft packages including Word, Excel, Outlook
Desirable
- Clinical skills including phlebotomy, ECG, blood pressure checks, wound care, sampling e.g. nasal/throat/skin swabs, vaccination
- Experience of working within the NHS
- Ability to plan and prioritise work effectively
English
Essential
- Good general level of education e.g.5x GCSE (or equivalent) grade C or above
Desirable
- Clinical skills including phlebotomy, ECG, blood pressure checks, wound care, sampling e.g. nasal/throat/skin swabs, vaccination
English
Essential
- HCA Certificate
- Computer literate
Person Specification
English
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 (ideally in Health and Social Care) or equivalent experience
- Assisting and supporting patients to promote their own wellbeing
- Computer literate and experience of using Microsoft packages including Word, Excel, Outlook
Desirable
- Clinical skills including phlebotomy, ECG, blood pressure checks, wound care, sampling e.g. nasal/throat/skin swabs, vaccination
- Experience of working within the NHS
- Ability to plan and prioritise work effectively
English
Essential
- Good general level of education e.g.5x GCSE (or equivalent) grade C or above
Desirable
- Clinical skills including phlebotomy, ECG, blood pressure checks, wound care, sampling e.g. nasal/throat/skin swabs, vaccination
English
Essential
- HCA Certificate
- Computer literate
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).
