Job summary
We are looking for a Band 2 Health Care Assistant who will work within the Sexual Health and HIV to include chaperone for procedures, assisting with STI screening and supporting HIV clinics. Full training will be given to the right candidate. Phlebotomy skills essential. Experience of working in a sexual health clinic is desirable.
Main duties of the job
You will need to have basic numeracy and literacy skills, must have a non-judgmental attitude, will thrive in a challenging environment, demonstrates a willingness to learn, will be a self-motivated role model and an excellent communicator with good time-management and team-building skills. Experience of working in sexual health or possession of an NVQ level 2 or 3 would be an advantage. Must have a full driving license and be a car owner. Must be flexible in working hours and will be required to work from multiple sites.
In return for your hard work and commitment, we will provide a supportive management team, opportunities for further training and development and a receptive work environment where your ideas can become reality.
About us
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We're passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.
We are delighted that we have been rated as "Good" by CQC. We have achievednumerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.
The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Chaperone for LARC procedures
Assist clinicians in carrying out STI screening
Taking Pregnancy tests
Restocking and ordering stocks
Safety and accurately undertake urinalysis
Safety and accurately measure and record blood pressure
Ensure privacy and dignity are maintained at all times and protect confidential information.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
1. Phlebotomy experience
2. Interest in sexual health and contraception
3. Excellent communication skills
4. Flexibility
5. Full driving license/ car owner
Desirable
6. Experience working in sexual health
7. Computer literate