Main area: Sexual Health Nursing
Grade: Band 3
Contract: 1 year (Fixed term end date will be determined after pre-employment checks have been completed)
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 371-CHS919-A
Site: Sexual Health Nursing
Town: Slough
Salary: £25,329 - £26,958 per annum (incl of HCAS)
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 09/02/2025 17:00
Job overview
Are you an experienced Healthcare Assistant looking to work for a Trust rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC?
Our friendly and supportive team based at the Garden Clinic (Sexual Health) in Slough, is looking for an experienced healthcare assistant to join a growing team. We work Monday to Friday, with one Saturday every 4 to 6 weeks.
Due to the nature of this role, we seek individuals who are open-minded and non-judgemental, with the ability to work in a highly confidential environment. Previous sexual health experience within GUM is desirable.
You will have the opportunity to be part of a multidisciplinary team, where we offer incredible training opportunities.
Working within Sexual Health, no day is the same, and you will encounter a variety of cases, including testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections, including HIV, and contraception. This role will provide exposure to develop and enhance your current skillset.
As a Trust, we celebrate diversity and work hard to create an inclusive environment where people love to work and can fulfil their potential.
Main duties of the job
1. Work as a healthcare assistant supporting the clinical team of sexual health nurses, doctors, and health advisers.
2. Work autonomously to prepare specimens for microscopy, interpret slides, and document results onto the electronic patient record system with a high degree of accuracy.
3. Act as chaperone and respect the privacy, dignity, and diversity of patients at all times.
4. Recognize the needs of patients and encourage positive attitudes by ensuring their needs are met or reported promptly to the Lead Nurse or Senior Clinician.
Working for our organization
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
* Caring for and about you is our top priority
* Committed to providing good quality, safe services
* Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
Your wellbeing is important to us. Some benefits of working for us include:
* Flexible working options to support work-life balance
* 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
* Excellent learning and career development opportunities
* ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
* Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
* Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
* Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment, and armed forces community to support equality
* Generous maternity, paternity, adoption, and special leave
* Free parking across Trust sites
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The “must haves” for you to be considered for this role:
1. Educated to GCSE Level C in English and maths or equivalent standard.
2. Evidence of ongoing professional/personal development.
3. Experience of working in a healthcare setting.
If you’re someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, you belong at Berkshire Healthcare!
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.
Person specification
Education/Qualifications
* Educated to GCSE Level C in English and maths or equivalent standard.
* NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care.
Training
* Evidence of ongoing professional/personal development.
* Qualification in venepuncture.
* Current training in microscopy or willingness to undertake.
Previous Experience
* Experience of working in a healthcare setting.
* Ability to work positively as part of a team.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
* Ability to work effectively without supervision in a busy clinic environment.
* Recognition and demonstration of the importance of patient and staff confidentiality.
* Proficient in the use of a patient database with a high degree of accuracy.
* Excellent communication skills face to face and on the telephone.
* Reliable with respect to timekeeping and attendance.
* Commitment and understanding of diversity and equal opportunities.
Additional Requirements
* Ability to travel to multiple sites with own transport.
These are the values that we live by at Berkshire Healthcare:
* Caring for and about you is our top priority
* Committed to providing good quality, safe services
* Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.
Please find attached the behaviour framework that underpins these values for this job role.
At Berkshire Healthcare, we foster an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs.
We welcome talent from all backgrounds and offer guaranteed interviews to disabled applicants and armed forces community members who meet the minimum criteria.
Please note we may close positions before the advertised date.
Once you have applied, please check your email regularly for updates. All appointments are subject to NHS Employment Checks, and false information may result in withdrawal of offers.
No agencies, please.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
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