Job summary
Another exciting opportunity has arisen to join the busy and dynamic Nursing team as Health Care Assistant within the Sexual Health and Contraception Service in Worthing. We are a multi-professional progressive team providing a comprehensive, evidence based and patient focused service for Contraception and Sexual Health.
Experience is desirable in diagnostic microscopy and venepuncture but not essential as all necessary training will be given to successful candidate.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are imperative as the role requires a sensitive, confidential and non-judgemental manner at all times.
Main duties of the job
1. Chaperoning
2. Microscopy
3. Venepuncture
4. Supporting colleagues
5. Housekeeping
6. Data inputting
7. Communicating results to patients
8. Asymptomatic screening of patients for sexually transmitted infections
9. Support/promote Health Promotion Team
10. Room preparation for clinics
11. Ordering suplies
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. 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 - 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
12. Under the supervision of trained nursing/medical staff acts as chaperone in supporting the patient undergoing examination and assisting in the taking of specimens whilst ensuring the safety, comfort and dignity of the patient at all times
13. Carries out urinalysis and pregnancy tests, takes bloods and completes microscopy on genital swabs taken by a trained member of staff. Reports findings and enters results onto the clinical system.
14. Explains to patients the purpose of asymptomatic screening and how to take an appropriate urine sample or self-taken throat, vaginal or rectal swab.
15. Provide condom demonstration and offer patients information on male and female condoms and lubricants, emergency contraception for any failures, and STI information. Signposts clients onto the C card scheme
16. Enters data accurately into the computer including demographic, personal and clinical details of patient attendances to provide the department with an up to date record of patient activity and information.
17. Recognises vulnerable adults and child protection issues, assessing patients from the age of 16 and above when attending for asymptomatic screening and refers them to senior clinical colleague immediately.
18. Inputting results onto patient records and texting patients accordingly.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
19. Good Communication Skills, Non Judgemental
20. Chaperoning-can support patients
21. Education to GCSE level or equivalent with passes in English and maths
22. Aware of confidentiality
23. NVQ level 3 in healthcare, C&G certification or equivalent level of knowledge in care and clinical observation
Desirable
24. Microscopy
25. Previous experience in Sexual Health
26. Venepuncture
27. IT skills
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
28. Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
29. Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues