We are looking for an enthusiastic Health Care Assistant to join the Sexual health team at Chichester Hospital.
The successful applicant will play an important role in the management of patients attending the service. They will be responsible for supporting trained staff, delivering patient care, demonstrating diagnostic skills, and helping with the day-to-day running of the busy clinic.
Full training and support will be given to the successful candidate.
Assisting in the promotion of treatment, control, and prevention of the spread of STIs including HIV, they will offer patients basic information, support, and health education in a safe, friendly, non-judgemental, and confidential environment. They will also have the opportunity to support the Health Promotion team at events in the community.
At times of need, they will undertake a reception service or provide support to the central booking line to ensure effective patient flow in the department, ensuring clinical staff can provide treatment and care to patients.
Main duties of the job:
* Chaperoning
* Microscopy
* Venepuncture
* Supporting colleagues
* Housekeeping
* Data inputting
* Communicating results to patients
* Asymptomatic screening of patients for sexually transmitted infections
* Support/promote Health Promotion Team
* Room preparation for clinics
* Ordering supplies
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff, which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work-life balance - because we know that to look after others, we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching, and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career, we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex, you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Lisa Brown
Job title: Team Manager
Email address: lisa.brown95@nhs.net
Telephone number: 01243 831677
Senior Sexual Health Nurse Kelly Hodgson
kelly.hodgson5@nhs.net
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