Healthcare Support Worker
Inclusion
The closing date is 15 June 2023
Job summary
Are you looking to broaden your experience by working elsewhere? We are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate band 3 Support Worker in Sexual Health to join the team at Severnfields Sexual Health clinic in Shropshire. It is a permanent full time (37.5hrs) position over five days. 30hrs will be considered over 4 days.
The post holder will be required to work in collaboration with members of the sexual health team, contributing to the promotion and provision of high quality care for patients seeking advice, screening and treatment in contraception and sexual health and Genito-Urinary Medicine settings across Shropshire. The post holder will support the sexual health team and work autonomously where appropriate, duties to include Phlebotomy, Blood Pressure, Weight, Height and Body Mass Index calculations, pregnancy testing, collecting Mid Stream Urine samples including urinalysis, condom demonstrations, chaperoning, assisting and preparing for the sessions within sexual health.
The post holder will also be responsible for increasing young people's access to condoms through the co-ordination of the Shropshire Condom Distribution Scheme (CDS)
Main duties of the job
Assist in clinic sessions as directed by the Nurse Team Leader to ensure the smooth running of the clinics.
Carry out Venepuncture during the clinical sessions or work towards
To participate in planned procedures and prescribed care for patients under the direction of medical and nursing colleagues, which includes preparing for and assisting clinicians with Intra-uterine device fittings/removals, implant insertion/removal, swab sample taking and Cervical Cytology.
To act as a chaperone for clinical staff offering intimate examinations to patient's as and when necessary.
To undertake condom teaching and advice to patients promoting safe sex issues including prevention of pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections.
To participate in and attend staff meetings, and engage in working parties as required, to ensure timely access to information and be a part of the decision-making process of the service.
Recognise and understand the need for maintaining confidentiality at all times, to respect the individual needs of the patients.
Accurately complete laboratory forms as directed by nursing and medical staff, to meet record keeping audit standards.
Identify and order clinical supplies as directed to ensure accurate and appropriate stock levels are maintained
About us
Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Inclusion service offers psychological and drug & alcohol services, in the community, and in prisons, and has contracts across the country.
As an organisation we serve a population of 1.5 million and currently employ around 9000 members of staff.
We have a wide range of exciting opportunities for people looking to work in a truly integrated NHS organisation. By joining MPFT you will become part of a team who are empowered and supported to deliver care in a way which is consistent with our values:
- Putting people at the heart of what we do
- Empowering people to improve care and wellbeing
- Delivering better health, better care in partnership
Date posted
24 May 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
301-IT-23-5315107
Job locations
Severnfields Health village
Shrewsbury
SY1 4RQ
Employer details
Employer name
Inclusion
Address
Severnfields Health village
Shrewsbury
SY1 4RQ