The post holder will:
Provide support in STI screening, treatment, and care services.
Provide support in the provision of contraceptive services as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Support the delivery of Nurse Led initiatives, working to protocols set by the service.
Chaperone Dr's and nurses during genital examination of patients.
Maintain house keeping and stock levels. Placing orders through Oracle
Maintain personal and professional development.
Work in clinics after appropriate training and experience, under supervision from members of the nursing team and medical staff.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Contribute and participate to the implementation of high standard holistic sexual health / care services. Promote and maintain a confidential, comfortable and safe environment for all clients.
Ensure the safe disposal of clinical waste and ensure that sharps bins are changed and disposed of regularly in line with infection control advice.
Collect specimens after appropriate training (venepuncture) and undertake urine testing and accurately document results (pregnancy tests / labstix).
Ensure accurate labelling, identification and safe collection of specimens and blood and the safe transport of the same to the laboratory.
Provide basic knowledge and information acknowledging own limits / role and have the ability to explain testing procedures. Help to overcome barriers to understanding for patients relating to information about their procedure / sexually transmitted infections.
Prepare and support patients for examination and assist and support senior staff in the provision of clinical care procedures.
Be respectful of clientâs social, cultural and religious beliefs.
Assess patient condition during and after examination procedure.
Carry out clinical duties in accordance with service guidelines, procedures and protocols and The NHS Board local standards and policies.
Assist in the monitoring of standards of care within the Boardâs Governance Framework and agreed priorities.
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and âProud to Leadâ competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the âDisability Confident Employerâ scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click âApply nowâ to view in Trac.